Personal favourite: Nick and Nicoles first dance

This shot was on my homepage for a little while when I first took it, so figured it would be best if I did a quick blog about how it was captured.

This shot from Nicole and Nicks wedding last year at Pembroke Lodge, is probably one of my favourite first dance pictures that I have taken so far. I knew as soon as I snapped it, I was on to a winner.

With the pianist serenading them to their left and a handful of their guests to the right, it really captures the moment perfectly.

Now, the trick to a half decent first dancing shot, I personally believe it lighting.  9 times out of 10, it happens towards the end of the day, when it’s darker.

So my usual set up with the first dance usually involves having two off camera flash lights placed around the dance floor. 

I then move around and get the best shots of the happy couple during this symbolic moment.