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In the bustling world of photography and videography, capturing the perfect daylight scene can be a real game-changer. However, for those of us residing in places like the UK where natural daylight isn’t always readily available, achieving that clean, bright aesthetic can pose a challenge. Fortunately, I’ve recently stumbled upon a budget-friendly solution that allows […]
Celebrate the love of Nicky and Alex as they tie the knot in a picturesque autumnal wedding at Pennard House. Enjoy stunning photos captured by Maple & Fleur Photography.
Maple & Fleur Photography had the privilege of capturing the beautiful wedding of Connor and Bea at the Pear Tree in Purton. Nestled in the idyllic countryside of Wiltshire, this charming venue provided a picturesque backdrop for their special day. The morning began with a touch of rain, but the couple’s spirits remained bright as […]
The Expertise and Experience
Hello from us, Paul and Heidi, a photography duo with a passion for capturing your special moments! When it comes to wedding photography, it’s much more than just taking pictures. It’s about preserving the essence of your joyful day, encapsulating the emotions and fleeting moments that you’ll want to hold onto forever.
As seasoned photographers, we bring a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise to every event. Our experience covers not just the basics of photography but extends into advanced understanding of lighting, composition, and the dynamics of live events. This expertise ensures that your wedding photos are not only beautiful but also evoke the feel and spirit of your celebration.
Technical Skills and Creative Vision
Our technical skills are complemented by a creative vision that allows us to see and capture moments others might miss. From the nervous smile of the groom as he waits at the altar to the tearful joy of parents during the first dance, we focus on capturing the authenticity of each moment. Our goal is to create images that reflect the beauty and uniqueness of your relationship.
Adaptability and Professionalism
Weddings are live events where anything can happen. This unpredictability requires a high level of adaptability and professionalism, qualities we have honed over years of photographing weddings. Whether adjusting to sudden changes in lighting or capturing unplanned moments, our experience allows us to handle any situation with ease, ensuring that your wedding photos are stunning, no matter the circumstances.
In the world of wedding photography, pressing the shutter is just the beginning. The true art lies in our ability to freeze time and capture your story in a way that will be cherished for generations to come.
Editorial Wedding Photography
Refined Elegance and Styled Perfection
Editorial wedding photography is the art of creating magazine-worthy images that tell a glamorous story of your special day. This style is heavily influenced by the fashion industry and often features posed scenes designed to evoke sophistication and drama. In editorial photography, every detail is meticulously planned—from the lighting and backdrop to the poses and expressions of the subjects. It’s about crafting a scene that looks both stunning and seamless.
For couples who envision their wedding day as a grand affair, editorial photography can turn that vision into reality. It allows you to be the stars of your own romantic and stylish narrative, with photos that look like they belong in a high-end bridal magazine. This style is perfect for those who love the idea of highly stylized and polished imagery that captures the essence of elegance.
Candid Wedding Photography
Authentic Moments Captured Discreetly
Contrasting with the controlled environment of editorial photography, candid wedding photography thrives on spontaneity and genuine interactions. Also known as photojournalistic photography, this style focuses on capturing the day as it naturally unfolds, without any posing or direction from the photographer.
It’s about the raw, unplanned moments that happen when you least expect them—the laughter, tears, and surprise that make your wedding uniquely yours. Candid photography captures these emotions in their most authentic form, offering a true reflection of your special day. It’s ideal for couples who value the real over the rehearsed and want their wedding photos to evoke the genuine joy and love felt on their wedding day.
Documentary Wedding Photography
A Comprehensive Narrative
Documentary wedding photography is akin to a visual journal of your wedding day, offering a holistic view of the event from start to finish. This style captures more than just moments; it also focuses on the mood and atmosphere, integrating various elements into a cohesive story. From the flurry of preparations at the beginning of the day to the energy of the dance floor at night, documentary photography aims to compile a complete and chronological account of your wedding.
Documentary photographers are storytellers who aim to piece together a narrative that reflects the day accurately and artfully. They capture the small details and the grand scenes alike, creating a rich, detailed record that couples can cherish for a lifetime.
Our Unique Approach: Blending Candid with Posed Imagery
At our studio, we specialize in candid photography, capturing the essence of your wedding day through natural, unposed shots. However, we understand the appeal of editorial portraits and occasionally integrate posed shots to provide a balanced mix of styles. This approach ensures that you receive a dynamic range of images—each powerful and poignant in its own way.
Our goal is to deliver a wedding album that not only recounts your day but also resonates with the emotional intensity and aesthetic appeal of the moments you lived. By combining different photography styles, we cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ensuring that every couple receives a uniquely personalized narrative of their love story.
Conclusion
Choosing a wedding photography style is a personal journey that significantly shapes how your special day is immortalized. Whether you’re drawn to the grandeur of editorial, the authenticity of candid, or the depth of documentary photography, it’s crucial to choose a photographer who can align with your vision and style preferences. At our studio, we are committed to capturing your day with a focus on genuine moments, enhanced with beautifully posed images to create a comprehensive and heartfelt representation of your wedding.
Imagine exchanging vows beneath the exposed beams of the beautifully converted barn, adorned with fairy lights twinkling like fireflies and overflowing with fragrant blooms that seem to whisper secrets of your love story.
Where Fairytales Take Flight: Celebrate Your Love at Brympton House ✨ Dreaming of a wedding where history, romance, and elegance intertwine? Look no further than Brympton House. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Somerset, this captivating estate (brymptonhouse.co.uk) offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your special day. Imagine this: Whispering your vows in the grandeur of […]
It only takes a 10th of a second for someone to judge you, your website, your product. In this day and age, people do judge a book by its cover.
Today more than ever having a professional headshot is almost expected. Remember this is the first point of contact for your customers and presenting yourself in your best light is so vital.
Alright, let’s get started! Ok maybe you shouldn’t completely ignore your photographer, but the majority of your photos should be about the two of you. When you look at your wedding and engagement photos, you’ll want to remember how you felt that day, not how you were posed.
Unless you’re a professional model, constantly interacting with the camera will cause you to look stiff and unnatural. interacting with your spouse will make your true self come to life.
Our first tip is to take into consideration any extra time-consuming details that may occur at the beginning of the day while you are getting ready. Do you have a gift to open? Are you exchanging letters with your soon to be spouse? Are there any special moments that you want to have with a loved one? Does your dress or tux take an hour to get into? Scheduling time for each of these things will keep you on track and from falling behind.
Allow for more time than you think you will need.
Did you know that Wedding Planners do not just help you plan your wedding from start to finish? In fact, if you don’t want to, you don’t even need to hire them for that part of it. But if your wedding venue doesn’t have a Co-Ordinator included, or you have lots of moving parts during your day, or just want some peace of mind, then you can hire a Planner or Co-Ordinator to be around on the day to help out.
You don’t necessarily need to send out your wedding invitations until around 4-6 months before your wedding date, but with many couples deciding to book their weddings around 18-24 months after getting engaged, it can feel a long time to not let people know about your wedding date!
Before you start looking at venues, photographers, or anything you need to sit down and set a budget. It is all too easy for the overall cost of your wedding to increase to more than you necessarily wanted to spend, and if you don’t start with a budget, you can pretty much ensure that it […]
Wellington Barn Wedding Shoot When we shoot weddings, we love seeing what our couples come up with for their choice in venue, décor, what the colour scheme is and see what they value most. Recently we had the opportunity to do something very similar. In the wedding world, this is called a styled shoot. It […]
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We have some New beginnings for Maple and Fleur Photography as I join the business full time!
The Big Day For all of those in the wedding industry, we know that the pandemic has played a large role over the last 2 years. Mark and Yvette’s wedding was one of those that had to be postponed on multiple occasions. There were the Up’s and the down’s, but throughout it all, they were […]
Maple & Fleur at Pennard House As we prepared for our wedding the one thing we were most excited about was saying “I do”. For both Fliss and Will, it was the act of walking down the aisle and seeing each other for the first time that gave them the butterflies before their big day. […]
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Jonny and Bluebell's breathtaking wedding at Brympton House was nothing short of enchanting. The vibrant autumnal hues painted in the trees and the fiery sunset cast a spellbinding backdrop to their celebration.
BRYMPTON HOUSE, somerset
WEDDING
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Katie and Mike embarked on a whimsical April adventure, exchanging vows in the enchanting embrace of Elmhay Court, nestled within the picturesque Orchardleigh Estate in Frome.
ELMHAY COURT, FROME
WEDDING
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Victor and Neera's wedding at De Vere was an extraordinary blend of English elegance and vibrant Indian traditions. Their celebration was a captivating fusion, where the genteel charm of afternoon tea seamlessly merged with an exuberant and electrifying dance party that set the night ablaze.
De'vere Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester
WEDDING
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Fliss and Will's enchanting outdoor wedding at the exquisite Pennard House was a vision of idyllic beauty. Their special day unfolded under a radiant sun, where the lush lawns hosted delightful games, and as the day transformed into night, the celebration continued with lively dancing that swept everyone off their feet.
Pennard House, West pennard
WEDDING
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