Of all the many aspects of my work as a freelance photographer in Hong Kong — be it weddings, family photography, portraits and the like — corporate event photography is what people always assume is the most boring part of the job.
Finding a wedding photographer you love is no easy task, but once that’s in the bag there’s still some work to do to ensure you get the best possible photos of your big day. Having photographed weddings all over the world over the past decade, I’d like to share with you some of what I've learned to help you on your wedding day. Here are nine things to tell your wedding photographer before the big day.
The time and direction of the ceremony
As a Hong Kong-based professional photographer, my work is as varied as it is interesting.
I’ve been a professional wedding photographer in Hong Kong and beyond for more than a decade. Regardless of the type of wedding I’m shooting, be it Indian, Chinese, Western or a different culture, I almost always include some black and white shots in the final album. Here are six reasons why.
It makes for a beautiful contrast to other ‘riot of color’ photos
While in the bad old days, couples getting married would only book a professional photographer for the big day. However, in the fun and digitally mobile times we live in now, many couples are opting for pre-wedding photoshoots and some even commission a proposal photographer to capture the he/she said "Yes" moment!
Anyone know where 2018 went? Boy, did the year wiz by! 2018 was even bigger and better than my amazing 2017!
Wedding photography just isn’t enough these days. More and more of my awesome clients also want pre-wedding photoshoots. Starting as a trend in Asia, pre-wedding photography is now popular all over the world, with couples keen to commemorate their happy engagement months just as they do their big day.
My pre-wedding photoshoot of Hong Kong model and actress Ankie Beilke has been featured in everyone’s favorite Cantonese publication, Apple Daily and Hong Kong's very own popular entertainment site
Hong Kong is known as Asia's World City and a meeting of East & West in terms of culture and business. You definitely need a thick skin and a competitive hunger to be successful here. Another thing you need in Hong Kong is to update your professional head shot on the regular. Here's what I’ve learnt through my many years as a professional photographer in Hong Kong.
Competition is fierce
Thanks to the internet and social media, we’re seeing more of other people’s wedding and bridal portraits than ever before. But if it’s not a close friend or celebrity in the frame, chances are you’ll just keep on scrolling. Some brides, however, refuse to be ignored. That was the case for Dolly Menghani, whose Philippines wedding to Rajiv Chandnani I photographed this January.