Anna has been awarded "Reportage Wedding Photographer of the Year 2007" by
the Master Photographers’ Association (Scotland) for her image
of racing bridesmaids (opposite)!
She has her own photo-journalistic,
documentary approach to weddings – interfering
as little as possible with the flow of the day. When hyperactive bridesmaids
just want to have fun however, Anna will help them burn energy creating
unique action pictures.
Although some formal shots are essential, Anna
was one of the first photographers to understand that today's bride and
groom want stylish wedding photography but have little time for posing.
After all the time-consuming preparations, a wedding day whirls by far
too quickly for the traditional approach to photography.
She meets the
couple before the wedding to establish a rapport, discuss timings, style
and locations for photographs. It is important to allocate enough time
for photography – an hour is perfect. She is used to
working to deadlines and ensures the bride and groom have time to mix
with their guests as well as enjoy their photoshoot.
Photographic coverage
begins at the bride's home a couple of hours before the wedding, and
carries on through to the speeches and first dance at night. She works
on her own, and usually takes in excess of 300 photographs on two top
pro digital cameras.
Reportage photography is very exciting, demanding
and emotionally draining for the photographer! Anna is ready at all times
during the long day to record spontaneous, unrepeatable moments, moving
quickly and unobtrusively. In spite of the size of her cameras she is
often asked if she is a "professional" photographer
as people often assume she is the bride's best friend!
While the bride
and groom are away on honeymoon, she personally designs a spectacular
storybook album of images that captures the detail, personalities and
atmosphere of the day. The images from the wedding are also displayed
on this website so guests can order prints and frames from the convenience
of their home.
Oft said, but nevertheless a reality: the dress is worn
once, the cake is eaten on the day, but the photographs will be there
forever.