{"id":9535,"date":"2011-02-08T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=9535"},"modified":"2023-09-06T10:37:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T09:37:54","slug":"fiona-kelly-photography-wwws-newest-sponsor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/fiona-kelly-photography-wwws-newest-sponsor\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiona Kelly Photography {www’s} Newest Sponsor"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have noticed a few more sponsors have joined {www} <\/a>this week, i am immensely proud to have such wonderful wedding vendors associated with the blog.<\/p>\n

Today i have the huge pleasure of introducing you to the wonderful Fiona Kelly Photography<\/a>, take it away Fiona…<\/p>\n

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{w} Hi Fiona, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Im Fiona and own, run and I guess am Fiona Kelly Photography. I live in London with my husband, our very bouncy & gorgeous little boy & a cute but slightly neurotic cat. Im creative, love my friends & really love taking pictures. Rather partial to handbags a bit of shopping too!<\/p>\n

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{w} What do you love\/dislike about your job?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I love the pure excitement, thrill & happiness of shooting a wedding. No two weddings are the same and its so much fun capturing all the beautiful details, the effort that\u2019s been put in & ultimately the emotions that come out on the day. Its such a great feeling to look through the images and never fail to get really excited when Ive caught the style & personality of each couple. I love meeting & working with so many new people, whether couples or other wedding suppliers. Its such a supportive industry & every day is new and different. I always like a challenge so wedding photography is perfect in that way! There aren\u2019t actually many dislikes believe it or not. There are still some people who look down on wedding photographers & that annoys me because they clearly aren\u2019t aware of what wonderful photographers there are out there. I also don\u2019t really enjoy the business side of the job, I just get bored doing my accounts and the like. Would much sooner be taking pictures!<\/p>\n

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{w} How did you get into photography and into the wedding industry?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I was really lucky at school to have a very enthusiastic & super creative art teacher who encouraged us to try loads of different creative mediums. We had a really small dark room in the school & my friend and I decided we wanted to learn to shoot properly with SLRs, process film & be really creative. Watching too many black & white arty films I think! I did an evening course at the same time, and my dad was a bit of an amateur photographer too.<\/p>\n

Initially I never took my photography further than being a personal passion. A great part of my working life was as a photographic art director for high street fashion and lifestyle brands. I finally decided to venture into wedding & portrait photography professionally after I realised that not only did I really enjoyed doing it but I had a real eye for seeing and capturing true moments of emotion. I had been shooting friends weddings & their kids portraits and was getting some great feedback! I knew my love of photography and my background in art direction held me in good stead to not only be able to cope with the challenges of a wedding day but to create some beautiful, contemporary and interesting images at the same time.<\/p>\n

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{w} What do you aim to achieve for your clients?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not the sort of photographer who will demand that a bride & groom do certain things at certain times and keeps them away from their own wedding for hours on end. I want the bride & groom to be happy and relaxed on their wedding day, enjoy the photos that we take, have some fun and to almost forget that I\u2019m there. It has happened a few times! I know I\u2019ve done my job well when I\u2019m told that the couple are amazed by how wonderful they look. I also often have a little moment of pleasure when I\u2019ve got a few shots of guests\u2019 reactions that I know the couple haven\u2019t spotted. Whether funny, tearful or loving it\u2019s always a real joy to be able to show those special little moments.<\/p>\n

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{w} What style is your work? <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Relaxed, informal & fun. I spend most of the time shooting in a reportage way, capturing what\u2019s going on, guests reactions, kids playing. Candid shots that record the day as it\u2019s happening. I love shooting all the little details too, the table, the flowers and all the small things that make the whole day special to the couple. I will always make sure to get some lovely portrait shots of the couple and any of the guests they\u2019d like to have photos of, but even these are done in a relaxed & fun way.<\/p>\n

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{w} Could you tell us some information about your packages and prices?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

My big thing is offering flexibility. No wedding is the same so coverage doesn\u2019t have to be either. However, for most couples they find it always easier to create a package when there\u2019s something to start with so I offer 4 starting packages including a \u2018small but perfectly formed\u2019 package for those who don\u2019t want a full day. A full day digital only package & a couple of album packages. All packages include images supplied ready to go on a DVD, a consultation & venue visit and an online gallery. Just because its great fun to do, and gives us a bit of time to get to know each other better, all the full day packages include an engagement shoot.<\/p>\n

I also offer photography vouchers which wedding guests can purchase to help with the cost of the wedding photography or which could be bought as a gift for a portrait session at any time.<\/p>\n

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{w} Do you have any tips for couples in selecting photographers?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The most important thing is to find someone you like and you get on with. I make a point of spending time getting to know each couple in the months before the wedding so by the time of the big day its almost like Im a guest. This helps me to feel able to do the job I want to do and the bride & groom to be relaxed with me mooching around with my camera.<\/p>\n

Its always tempting to save money by not paying for a professional photographer & asking a friend, but unless they really know what they are doing and are able to spend the time after editing and retouching you might end up with a disappointing record of a very special day. You want photos you are proud to show and happy to look at for years to come. Besides, theres actually a lot more to being a wedding photographer than taking the photos. Ive doubled as co-ordinator, tour guide, mediator & stylist in the past!<\/p>\n

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{w} How can we get in touch with you?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You can find out a bit more about me on my website www.fionasweddingphotography.co.uk<\/a> you can email me on Fiona@fionasweddingphotography.co.uk<\/a> or I always love chatting in person (so much nicer!) so feel free to call for a natter on 07879455932<\/p>\n

Thanks so much to Fiona, it’s great having you part of the {www} family, do give her a warm welcome to the blog \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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