** Andy Wardle is offering the first FIVE Love My Dress readers who book his services, a full £100 discount. Simply quote the code 'frothy coffee' **
I never tire of introducing you all to the hugely talented individuals who sponsor Love My Dress. I feel like I'm sharing precious insider knowledge with a group of dear friends. If only we could do it over cocktails, hey?!
Today, it is my pleasure to share the work of Photographer Andy Wardle…
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2012, Andy Wardle
How did you get into
wedding photography?
'My passion is
photographing people from all walks of life. Weddings are
such amazing unique events full of
interesting happy people that it was a natural progression for me to move
from photographing individuals to hundreds of people!
My work involves mainly weddings and
portraiture, but I also shoot fashion and musicians. I'm based in
Manchester, but work all over the UK. I love to travel so any excuse to see new
places in the UK or further afield is an exciting part of my work.'
What do you love about
photographing weddings?
'There are lots I love
about photographing weddings… First, I think it's one of the most difficult
types of photography, both technically and creatively, and I love the challenge
it presents. My aim is to capture all the emotions from just one day, where
possible without being noticed – the nerves, tears, joy, laughter and the
energy of the dancing!
Another lovely part of my work is meeting and
photographing loads of really cool people who have often come from all over the
world to be with people they love for one special day.
It's a privilege to be
there and I love to document the day capturing natural, emotive and creative
shots of moments in time that my clients can keep forever.'
What inspires you when
it comes to your work?
'My work is influenced
by film, music, baroque painting and fashion.'
How would you describe
your signature style?
'Cinematic. I like to create honest, atmospheric images similar
to movie stills with freeze frame moments that capture personality and tell a
story.'
'On a wedding day I
like to blend in and work quickly and unobtrusively to capture natural shots of
everyone and to document the day as it unfolds.'
Can you provide a price guide?
'Prices start from £1250.00. Please contact me for full details.'
If you weren't a wedding photographer, what would you be?
'I'm also a qualified a product designer, so I would probably design
stuff that surrounds us or, as I'm crazy about coffee, I'd also love to make
coffee for people all day!'
And on that note, if any of you are keen to book Andy after seeing his beautiful work in this feature, you better be quick. The first 5 Love My Dress readers to
provide the secret code: 'frothy coffee' will be eligible for a
£100.00 discount on any wedding photography package!
You can see more from Andy on his website, blog, facebook and twitter.
Franky
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
