Focal Point | Scottish photographers share some of their fave candid wedding shots
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While some photographers love setting up a beautifully positioned formal photo, others live for capturing candid shots that showcase all the raw emotion, writes Claire Muir.
According to good old Google, the average person feels up to 400 emotions per day.
Whilst the jury is out at Team YSW about whether that’s true or not (are there even 400 emotions out there!?) we reckon your wedding day would be the perfect time to test this theory out.
From surges of nerves and excitement in the morning, to pure elation as you say ‘I do’, to peacefulness and joy as you toast your marriage, your emotions will be all over the place – in a good way, of course!
But it’s not just you who’ll have big feelings.
Your guests will too, and once your wedding photos arrive you’ll see exactly what we mean…
“It’s hard to beat a good ceilidh for some special reactions.
“Even better when half the room has no idea what they’re doing!
“I love to stick around for a lot of dancing to capture these fun and unguarded moments.”
“One of the best things about weddings is sharing emotions as you bring together all the special people in your life.
“This is especially important if you’ve moved away from where you grew up and don’t often get to go home.
“This photo shows how people of all ages love a wedding and reminds us that these celebrations are all about connecting with your loved ones.”
Matt, Fern Photography
“It was a very special day, filled with emotion.
“The couple’s families had travelled to Fort William from all over the world, especially for the ceremony.
“The moment I captured was taken shortly after the ceremony as the bride’s mum was taking a look at her daughter’s wedding ring.
“However, she could barely see it through her tears, which set the bride off too!
“It was an emotional moment and I was really happy to see such a lovely bond between the two women.”
“This groom’s grandad was so overwhelmed with emotion.
“He’d tried to say a few words to let everyone know how special the groom was to him and how happy he was, but he couldn’t get the words out and eventually succumbed to his happiness in a torrent of tears.
“It was such a lovely moment.
“I was so glad I caught this snap of one of the bridesmaids and his wife comforting him.
“The photo shows the range of emotions during a wedding, from grandad’s happy tears to the smiling and applauding guest in the foreground.”
Allan, Biggar Picture Photography
”I love this picture because of how the guests were left in stitches as the best man’s speech took an unexpected turn.
“His hilarious anecdotes and witty remarks about the groom sparked waves of laughter and joyous surprised faces.”
Laura, Laura A Tiliman Photography
“Dad was warned prior to entering the room not to cry… But as soon as he saw Heather, he couldn’t contain his tears.
“It was such a cute moment frozen in time!”
“This has always been one of my favourite images for guest reactions.
“Every single person in the frame is looking right at Demi and her dad, and smiling as they walk down the aisle.
“I just love seeing the emotions everyone is feeling in this moment.
“I’m so lucky to get to capture it, and preserve those smiles and emotions forever!”
Sarah, Joy Story
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