Comments for Peter Northall Photography

Comment on Traditional wedding photography versus modern reportage by sunglasses marc

sunglasses marc — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:40:53 +0000

Good post, I can’t say that I agree with everything that was said, but very good information overall:)

Comment on Traditional wedding photography versus modern reportage by Jake

Jake — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:26:55 +0000

For me wedding photography is about producing enduring flashbacks, images of what will most likely be one of the most memorable days in a couples life. Personally the most memorable images are the ones that just stick. Be they black and white ones that I have of myself attempting to play cricket at the age of 5, or boldly running away from an overzealous parent with a garden hose (still 5!), of the more more latent ones, recordings of bodacious holidays and debauched drunken nights. Be they fond memories of childhood, old girlfriends or past relatives, there is one thing that they all have in common. They all do without the glitz and gloss that seems to have become typical of the traditional wedding photograph. Why pay what can be a considerable amount of money for a professional photographer to simply put the old matrimonial routine into practice and produce stereotypical wedding images? Why do this when by adopting a more reportage style of shooting you would surely end up with more naturally enduring images. Every bride wants the glowing atmosphere of the archetypal wedding shot, something reminiscent of Marlene or Marylyn. But take it from someone who has had to sit through to many wedding folders to remember, the most distinctive captures are those that have captured something true, ones where you can actually recognise what you know to be true of the couple in question. And not just some photoshopped glory shot.

Comment on Johnny and Jemma’s Wedding by balbooze

balbooze — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:31:58 +0000

What a lovely photo. What a gorgeous dress!

Comment on Traditional wedding photography versus modern reportage by Nathan H

Nathan H — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:12:47 +0000

We were lucky enough to have both styles of photography for our wedding and we remain delighted with both sets of photos some 5 years on. We still have many shots on display in our home, the majority of which are reportage, the in-laws however, preferred the traditional photos. Personally, I think that whilst the traditional style perhaps offers a more timeless quality, the reportage style (in our case at least) better captured the essence of the day.

Comment on How far is too far? by Balbooze

Balbooze — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:28:08 +0000

I know this is a little off subject but stephen farrell is too far. That guy deserves to be shot!

Comment on How far is too far? by Balbooze

Balbooze — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:21:14 +0000

Warts and all is how I like it. They may be humiliating today but they’ll be something to laugh at in the future. Perhaps you should offer a service where an additional album full of the more sleazy and embarrassing bits is provided but delivered years later on the couple’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

Comment on Traditional wedding photography versus modern reportage by Phil G

Phil G — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:09:47 +0000

English weddings are inherently boring, everybody tries to jazz theres up thinking its out there and different BIG MISTAKE!
At least your pics make a great difference to a tired routine!!!

Comment on How far is too far? by Homa Driver

Homa Driver — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:13:27 +0000

I wouldn’t include the unhappy/embarrassing photographs as I think most people want to remember the positive moments and try to forget the unhappy ones.

Comment on How far is too far? by Fatemeh

Fatemeh — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:52:29 +0000

I would omit humiliating pictures.

Comment on Traditional wedding photography versus modern reportage by Fatemeh

Fatemeh — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:50:28 +0000

I definitely prefer the reportage style, but some of the guests may end up missing from the album. I would therefore make sure to check whose pictures are a ‘must have’ for the clients.