“Never work with animals or children, the old adage goes.”. Not many shoots do I get through without someone mentioning this, their tongue firmly planted in their cheek, while we all try to catch the twirling whirling small people just long enough to get that one photo. The one where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera.
But you know what? That shot where every one is looking at the camera with perfect blank smiles and perfect blank eyes, that only ever happened once (without careful orchestration, anyway) in the history of real people, and that is why it made its way onto said card/advert/american sitcom. The only kids who do that naturally are those who already have a fantastic Hollywood career, and surely you know that all those agreeable 4 year olds are actually played by short 7 year olds. Having said that, we always try to get a couple of these shots. It is after all, what many relatives would love for their mantelpiece, and that is a great reason alone to try to capture it. Sometimes it happens right away, and sometimes it takes a little while. Sometimes it takes longer and you have to make a decision; to stop trying to chase the 7-seater-sedan ad moment, and return to enjoying your actual day.
I always come back to thinking this: what is the point of anything (let alone your wedding day) if it is not real? Even at it’s most fanciful, and most beautiful, and accessorised by a stunning gown and pair of rocking shoes, every minute should still be reflection of you, and the relationships and the energy that make up the fabric of your lives. We should miss nothing; the funny, the determined, the bored, the insane, the divinely inspired, the desired, the fun, the laughter, the naughty, the silly, the tears, the busy-ness, the peace. Perfectly imperfect real life.
So here is the fairy tale of Sophie and Andrew, and their beautiful children Milo and Luca, whose real life is already the happily ever after.
Xxx Sarah and Kim
Oh my goodness, this couple ooze love and beauty – you have captured it perfectly. My fav shots are of the groom touching his bride’s face – absolutely gorgeous couple and stunning wedding!!
what a fantastic set of images!!! looks like a fantastic wedding day!
I am such a fan of your work Sarah! Stunning images ~ too many favourites to mention… Awesome ♥
So much beauty, so much emotion! You girls are so amazing at telling the story of the day. I always feel like I was there after seeing your beautiful images. I loved how much the kids were a part of this wedding. Perfect as always!
Your works is absolutely stunning! What a beautiful couple … beautiful wedding and beautiful children! I love how you captured the day as it happened – you made it so real – just perfect.
Holy freaking cow, this is so so so so beautiful. So many moments caught!
I am in LOVE with this couple and the way you captured their relationship…I mean…WOW…freeking awesome.
There is just such chemistry between these two – what a beautiful wedding!
First, her dress is phenomenal!!! So beautiful & so different! I love the way you captured their day!
I love the pictures of the little boy. Beautiful storytelling!
Wow – someone photographed a beautiful wedding and did it justice! I normally try to pick out favourites but I lost count. You should be proud.
Love the first portraits of the bride and groom… very tender!
She has the cutest expressions, so adorable
Stunning wedding.
Ultra-sweet! And what a stunning dress!
Lol, well you sure captured lots of “real” in this wedding, and it’s all amazing!! The little people are perfect and full of life, and I can see in your photos how totally in love this couple is. A beautiful wedding, and a beautiful couple!!
Oh wow! Great story telling. I feel like I was there.
Beautiful work! Some really creative images!