Profile: Graham Remington (Photographer)

Name: Graham Remington
Business:Remington Photography

Graham Remington, of Remington Photography has been a professional photographer for more than three decades. He shares his insight and experience into the world of wedding photography with readers in this week’s Supplier Spotlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How long have you been a photographer?
I have been a photographer for 30 years and started at the age of 29 having trained with two famous studios (John Hearder at Mossman and Paul Britton at Epping).  Before I was allowed to photograph weddings, I had to do three months’ training every Tuesday for two hours with a professional photographer.

How would you describe your style of wedding photography?
Photography had come a long way since using negatives, but I can adapt to the new style and technique that we have now because of the way I was taught.  I particularly concentrate on detailed shots on all my jobs.

When was your first wedding shoot?
I had my first wedding shoot at Curzon Hall in North Ryde.  All shots turned out to be excellent and the couples were very happy with my work.  Curzon Hall is a beautiful old building with a lot of back drop to photograph weddings especially photographing wedding in the afternoon with the sunset as a background.

Given most weddings follow the same format, how do you take different shots and make each couple’s photos different?
I was trained to use different techniques, posing positions and using a soft filter attached to the lens when taking the shots.  By using this technique, it can produce an excellent effect and softness on the photo.

What has been your biggest wedding disaster?
The biggest wedding disaster for me was when I forgot to set up the light facing the wrong way.  Now I make sure I double check lighting and that everything is in place before I take the shots.  I also make sure there are no white spots on the wedding gown.

What has been your biggest lesson?
Biggest lesson I learned now is to have a better understanding of the brides’ needs, to accept criticism and to ask how she wants things done.

What has been your favourite wedding to photograph?
My favourite wedding photograph is when I did a full length wedding portrait of a bride in which the studio won a second prize.  The other one is when I did a close-up shot of the bride using a brandy balloon glass with rose on the bottom super-imposed on top.

If you’re married, tell us about your wedding shots and who shot them?
Our wedding was taken in Manila, Philippines by a professional photographer.  He did a fantastic job.  Our wedding portrait was done at the studio with an excellent photo and video with background music of our choice.

How has technology changed wedding photography since you started?
The biggest change has been in technology, which has changed a lot back then from analogue to digital photography.

What is the biggest mistake couples make in choosing a photographer?
The most common mistake couples make in choosing a photographer is not asking questions about his or her techniques, portfolio and experience.  This is the only way you can eliminate potential problems on the day of the wedding.

What is the best advice you can give brides looking for a photographer?
The best advice for each couple is to ask more questions, make sure to check your photographer’s portfolio and experiences as well as how they deal with criticism.  Make sure they knows how to handle the demands of both the bride and groom in a professional manner.

Is there anything you would like to add or think needs mentioning?
The bride and groom should tell the photographer if they are after any special shots that they want taken at church, home, the reception or other locations.