Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- Page number 53 - October/November 2021 (Issue 29)

THROUGH THEIR EYES Meet the expert: Daniella Marinos is a professional wedding photographer based in Gloucestershire. Her work offers a natural, documentary-style of photography and she captures those special moments as they unfold. Can you give us some tips for achieving fabulous wedding photos from a photographer’s perspective please? Daniella says: Weddings are the one time that you want to look relaxed, happy and natural in front of the camera. Here’s what a professional would suggest ensuring Insta-worthy snaps: ❤ Be relaxed, enjoy your day and have fun! It should be the most wonderful time and is the start of a new chapter in your life together. Rely on your bridal party to do most of the running around and embrace every emotion that you both feel. ❤ Remember that the photographer has a big responsibility on your day and they’re working hard for you. They’ll be running on adrenaline to accomplish everything so please try and ensure they are not forgotten with refreshments and food. ❤ Take advantage of the weather when it’s sunny and request plenty of outdoor shots but remember that the photographer only has a certain amount of daylight hours. Sometimes the weather changes quickly and any good photographer will pre-empt this and try and move the party indoors quickly. ❤ When you book your photographer, ask them whether they have any suggestions, for example, things like the groom’s preparation often gets forgotten but is a really important part of the day. ❤ Always check your contract to give you peace of mind that your chosen photographer has a backup plan if needed in the event of bad weather. ❤ Remember that your photographer is a business and has overheads including insurance. If they’re a quality photographer, their main summer dates won’t be available for long so don’t hold on to the deposit or contract because other enquiries will no doubt want the same date. ❤ Speak to your photographer, or email them, with every question you have, plus a list of your must-have shots – communication is key! Daniella Marinos Photography | 07720 230 977 www.daniellamarinosphotography.com www.facebook.com/DaniellaMarinosPhotography www.instagram.com/daniellamarinosphotography SUITED AND BOOTED Meet the expert: Mark Slater is the suit buyer at Slater Menswear, a gentlemen’s outfitter offering a large selection of men’s wedding suits and accessories with a store on The Promenade in Cheltenham. We’re two grooms planning our same-sex wedding – please can you give us some advice on choosing suits that complement each other? Mark says: Suits come in all shapes, sizes, colours, patterns and shades. There’s plenty to consider when picking a style - and that’s before you decide what shirt or tie to wear with it! Colour theory is more than just a tool for artists. It can (and should) be used when putting together an outfit to create a winning combination. By using the colour wheel as a starting point, you can see which shades work well together and which ones should be avoided. Because you have three potential colours to play with — your shirt, tie and suit — you have the freedom to be creative. There are three main ways you can implement colour theory to help you mix and match your clothing: MONOCHROMATIC This relates to a single colour throughout. Rather than picking and choosing shades, this approach makes use of a range of tones to differentiate between each article of clothing. This conservative combination is the easiest way to implement colour theory and creates a foolproof, harmonious look. COMPLEMENTARY Complementary colour schemes are the most striking. They consist of those that sit opposite one another on the colour wheel, like blue and orange or red and green. These combinations provide contrast and appear more prominent. Take caution when choosing this approach because bold tones can be jarring when mixed. A good approach is to choose a single bold colour choice with more muted accent colours. ANALOGOUS This option uses colours that sit adjacent to each other on the colour wheel. This offers more versatility yet must be used carefully to avoid being overwhelming. Experiment with strong traditional colour, for example, if you have a navy suit as your base colour, pair it with a sky- blue shirt and a purple tie. This combo utilises analogous colour schemes in a way that creates a sophisticated, well-put-together finish. 01242 224 494 | www.slaters.co.uk www.facebook.com/Slatermenswear www.instagram.com/slatermenswear EXPERT ADVICE 53