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This Brides Up North Featured Supplier was so busy sending me beautiful real weddings to feature on the the blog, that he almost forgot to chat to me too! This friendly guy is all about the images. It certainly shows in his work.
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I finally pinned the amazing Andrew Ward Photographer down to find out why wedding photography is his passion.
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How did you get into wedding photography?
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I have always loved photography. When I was little my first camera was one of those brick shaped Hanimex things that used 110 film (I even had a disc camera?!). I drove my parents mad filling up film with all kinds of random stuff!
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I started out doing only studio portrait photography, you know the white background thing. Clients then started asking me if I would photograph their weddings and the rest as they say is history…
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Why wedding photography?
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It’s such a great thing to do, capturing through images the story of a couples’ special day. It’s such a privilege to be a part of it all!
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What is your favourite thing about being a wedding photographer?
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From the initial meeting right through to them viewing their images for the first time, I love it all!
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How do you get them relax on the day?
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I meet with all of my couples several times before the wedding, to chat about the day. We really become like friends! The engagement shoot also helps, as it gives the couple a chance to see how I work and me a chance to see how they interact with each other.
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I have a calm and relaxed personality and hopefully this transfers in some way to my couples. On the big day they aren’t concerned about the camera, and come the time to shoot some lovely portraits of them together, they are really relaxed, which in turn gives such natural expressions. It’s great!
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What sort of make-up would you advise?
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Whatever makes you comfortable. If you usually wear natural tones then go with that, if you wear stronger make up, go with that – just be you!
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What is your must have shot?
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For me it’s the bride walking down the aisle, that is always a special moment. I also love to see the groom’s reaction when he sees his bride for the first time.
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What would you say to brides who don’t like having their photo taken?
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Talk to me about it, and discuss what it is you don’t like. I will always work with you to ensue you look your very best. As I said before the engagement shoot is really good for building confidence. Some people are fine with looking into the lens others prefer to look at their new husband or wife. Whatever you prefer, we will work together to get the right images for you!
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Are you married?
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Yes, I am married. I have been married to Helen for 13 years this year, and we have two brilliant boys, Thomas 7, and Samuel 2.
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We got married at Holy Trinity Church in Coventry and our reception was at the wonderful Coombe Abbey.
Our photos were really good, we spent a lot of time looking for our photographer, one of the most important things for us, apart from liking the images was that we got on with the photographer, it made things so much easier on the day. We had a great day!
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What sets you apart from other photographers?
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I have a very calm and relaxed personality, and I hope this passes on to my clients. I strive to make my couples feel relaxed, which makes for photos that are full of natural expression and emotion.
I work really hard for my couples to make sure the images they receive are a fantastic record of their special day.
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What can couples expect from you on the day?
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I am there from getting ready through to the first dance. I will give 100% to make sure their day is captured beautifully. They will receive a set of fantastic images to treasure forever and when they look back on them they will relive every moment of their day.
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What’s included in your package?
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My standard package includes:-
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Full days’ coverage
All pre-wedding consultations
A complimentary engagement shoot (with 10 Hi-Res images on CD)
A digital storybook album with the first 60 images included
100 favourite Hi-Res (for printing) and Lo-Res (for Facebook or Ipod) versions of images on DVD
Online gallery to share with friends and family
Venue visit before the big day
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I also offer fantastic Queensberry albums, considered to be one of the finest album makers in the world, along with parents albums and bespoke frames.
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If you require something different I am happy to talk about it!
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Can you give Brides Up North an idea on price?
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My price starts at £1,495 for the standard package listed above.
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Can you offer Brides up North readers a special offer?
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Yes, of course! All those that mention “Brides up North” will receive a Hi-Res DVD of all their wedding images, worth £295. However, the first 10 couples to book via “Brides up North” will also receive 10 extra images in their album (worth £150).
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Any memorable weddings?
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This sounds cheesy, but all of my weddings are memorable, all for different reasons. I wouldn’t want to single one out. I just love photographing weddings!
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How can we get in touch with you?
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You can email me at andrew@andrewwardphotographer.com, look at my website and blog at www.andrewwardphotographer.com, or give me a call on 07947 643863.
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Anything else we should know?
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Just remember it’s your day, so relax and enjoy it, and have FUN!
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