Wedding Photographer Henley - Winter Ceremony Tips

“We want to get married in Oxford in February and the service starts at 4:00pm” – a common enquiry from anybody wanting to book out of season wedding photography.

We all know that unpredictable weather and shorter days add a challenging dimension to capturing images on your big day, but fear not…there are some real plus points to choosing dates like these.

Have you set a date for your wedding? Check with us that your date is available - call our photography expert Ian on 07730 032220 or send a message via our Contact Form.

The unique quality of winter light immediately makes images look more dramatic than their summer counterparts, the clothes you and your guests wear have a more opulent feel, brollies for those unexpected rain showers make interesting props, receptions are full of roaring fires, flickering candlelight and inviting shadows.

Wedding Photograph Tips from Oxford’s Finest Photographer

• Bring your own lighting – white fairy lights behind the top table give a magical look to speeches and you can easily hire in big illuminated initials for the evening dancing

• Brave the cold – wrap yourself up in a luxurious coat or stole, head outside and take advantage of that glorious fading light

• Have a plan – time is even more restricted when the days are shorter. Make sure that you timetable and prioritise your “must have” shots

• You can have photos after dark – modern cameras and professional lenses are brilliant at working in low-light conditions and these shots often have a more personal and intimate feel. Don’t be afraid to ask me if you’d like to build this into your day

We have extensive experience of covering winter weddings in the Henley, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire regions. Contact us today and take advantage of our off season packages.

Candid and Perfectly Captured Wedding Photos

Here’s a few of our past wedding day images, click the links below:

Wedding at Phyllis Court - Henley on Thames

Wedding a Heron’s Farm - Pangbourne in Berkshire

Ardington House Wedding - Oxfordshire

Beach Wedding - Bournemouth