The Fine Art of
Wedding Photography ...
It's no surprise that Sydney is viewed by people all over the world as the best place to get married besides Paris, Venice and Rome. We speak to wedding photographer RONNY HENDRIKS about the highlights of Sydney from a visual perspective ...
When we visited Ronny Hendriks at his West Pennant Hills home, he kept us loaded up all afternoon on Douwe Egberts coffee from his home country of Holland. Gotta give it to those Dutch, they know how to party!
What aspects of character should people be looking for when they're deciding upon a wedding photographer?
People should first and foremost look for a photographer they feel comfortable with. Someone who you can get along with really well, makes them feel relaxed but is very professional at the same time, it is after all one of the most important days of your life.
The best way to do this is is to go and meet your photographer more then once. Don't decide because you like his emails or the website looks fantastic which of course is still an important part. That is why I always like to meet potential clients and offer a free pre-wedding shoot so I can get to know potential clients better and more importantly, they get to know the person behind the camera and the way I work.
All of this with one goal in mind, to ensure the bride and groom feel very comfortable with me which will create beautiful relaxing photos on their wedding day.
What inspired you to become a photographer?
As I always had a very keen interest in photography I started by taking photos of friends' weddings. This is how a lot of photographers start and the same story goes for me. I would make these photos into a wedding album and make it into a wedding present. The comments I received from that where great, even to the extend that they wished I was there main wedding photographer! Or that the main videographer asked me to join the wedding couple on there location shoot as they felt more relaxed with me. I did this for many years on a amateur bases until I decided, (after some good discussions with my wife).. to go and start my own business.
Is it more inspirational to be a wedding photographer in Sydney because of the fantastic locations you and the wedding parties can go to?
When people think about Sydney wedding photography locations, their overwhelming urge is first to be connected with the key Sydney icons such as the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge or even Bondi Beach. But a lot of my recent clients prefer a more low-key visual backdrop, such as more natural parts of the harbour such as Parsley Bay, Fagan Park or even in Centennial Park.
Is it better, from a wedding photography point of view, to get married in the morning or in the afternoon?
It's highly unlikely to have a wedding in the morning because of the bride's and bridesmaids' preparations. Also in late afternoon the orange light of the sunset is very flattering to human skin so it's much better to schedule your post-ceremony photo session in late afternoon.
It's important to be precise because people's wedding receptions usually start between 6 and 7pm so there's a window of opportunity where the photos will be flattering and romantic.
Are there any secrets to taking family portraits?
I don't use a studio but you can make a great studio environment in the family home. The key is that children get bored very quickly or lose concentration after 5 or 10 minutes, so a home location is better because there have there own toys to play with.
If you go on location then one of the best places to have family photos taken are at a beach. I simply follow the kids around, being unobtrusive and taking photos of them while they play and have fun, creating great candid photos.
I do quite a lot of engagement party photos, pre-wedding shoots and commercial photography. Also staff parties, baby photography and increasingly I take photos for business people who need to develop an appropriate social media profile.
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To find out stacks more about RH Photography, check out Ronny's website www.rh-photography.com.au which showcases great photos of Sydney weddings. Get yourself a slice of that RH vibe! Or follow him on Twitter via http://twitter.com/ronnyhendriks
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