DANIEL COOPER PHOTOGRAPHY Daniel’s passion for photography originated in his home country, New Zealand, where he picked up his dad’s camera and took it with him on his travels around the world. One day, he received a phone call from a close friend who was adamant that he should photograph their wedding. Despite his initial reluctance, he agreed to take that first leap and discovered his passion for wedding photography. How would you describe your style of photography? “I have a natural style and love working in black and white, as it strips the photo back, letting you focus on the raw elements of the subject.” How would you capture amazing outdoor pictures at a winter wedding if the weather turns bad? “Not to fear, some of the most unique photos are taken in bad weather. It’s all about being prepared, both in terms of clothing and footwear, and mentally. Basically, allow yourself to go with the flow and have faith in the skills and ability of the team you’ve put together. Just remember, the UK weather can’t be tamed! So, embrace it.” KEVIN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY Around 16 years ago, Kevin was asked by a friend of a friend to photograph their upcoming wedding as they’d seen and loved some of his travel images, which he’d been taking since the early 90s. Kevin enjoyed himself so much that a few months later when someone else asked him to capture their big day he jumped at the chance... that was more than 500 weddings ago. How would you describe your style of photography? “Our style is relaxed with an emphasis on capturing all those precious moments, while getting some family and posed shots with minimum fuss. Our images aren’t overworked and we don’t use filters, which means they won’t date and will still look good in 50 years, especially the black and white ones, which are timeless. We also include a pre-wedding shoot, which is a lovely way to run through the plans for the day and get our couples used to being in front of the camera.” What are the benefits of having a second shooter on the day? “Carole and I pretty much always work together so that at certain parts of the day, such as during the ceremony, we can capture pictures from different angles. We also manage to split up during the morning to get the preparations of both partners. Carole, as a mum of two girls, is always a very soothing influence and as one of our brides said, “Everyone needs a Carole.” FIND OUT MORE www.kevinbrownphotography.co.uk @kevinbrown_photography FIND OUT MORE www.danielcooperphotography.com @dancphotographs www.danielcooperphotography.com www.kevinbrownphotography.co.uk 52
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