Chinese Wedding Photographer
Authentically Documenting Your Chinese Wedding with Candid Moments and Timeless Elegance
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CHINESE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
As a Chinese Wedding Photographer, I’ve been fortunate to photograph these vibrant, energetic and fun celebrations.
My natural wedding photography lets me capture the moments and emotions candidly so you will receive photographs that become timeless memories for you and future generations.
From the door games and games with the groom and groomsmen, traditional tea ceremonies, and gift exchanges to the vibrant red and gold colour scheme, Chinese weddings are brimming with age-old themes and rituals.
Of course, your beliefs will influence the traditional Chinese customs you incorporate into your big day.
It is traditional for the groom and groomsmen to escort the bride to the wedding ceremony wherever she is getting ready. However, the bridal party will make them play ‘games’ before they are allowed inside and, once inside, more games before the groom is allowed to see his bride-to-be.
Once the bride and groom have met, it’s time for the Tea Ceremony. The wedding tea ceremony is a popular tradition carried out by many modern Chinese couples. The ceremony usually takes place on the morning of the wedding day and marks the formal introduction of the bride to the groom’s family. Both the bride and groom serve tea to their parents and parents-in-law-to-be. Traditionally, the tea ceremony would take place in the parents’ home, but it’s not unusual to find tea ceremonies in elegant hotels. Often, the same hotel is used for bridal preparations.
After the wedding ceremony, it’s traditional for Chinese weddings to include a lavish banquet, often with hundreds of guests. The banquets will usually be held in luxury Chinese restaurants.
Whatever traditions you have chosen to incorporate into your celebrations, I will capture all the moments and emotions.
Over a Decade OF ExCELLENCE
Experienced in DIVERSE CULTURES, Fusion & LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Destination Wedding Expert
BASED IN THE UK
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
EST 2012
Award-Winning Chinese Wedding Photographer
DOCUMENTING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATIONS
with vivid emotion and soft elegance
Pre-Wedding Photographs
These pre-wedding shoots – where you dress in your whole wedding finery – are increasingly popular with Chinese couples in the UK, so check with your photographer to see if this is a service they offer. As well as being an excellent opportunity to create striking photos of you together, a pre-wedding shoot is also a fantastic way to get to know your photographer before the day. If you choose London for your pre-wedding shoot, be prepared to start early, as popular settings, such as London Bridge, Westminster, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, will be extremely busy during the day.
Full Coverage Of the Celebrations
With so much happening at your wedding, you may choose to have a second photographer. Choose a photographer to arrange this for you and ensure their second photographer is experienced. Some photographers cover up to the first dance as standard; if your party is going on late into the night and you want this cover, ensure you can arrange extended coverage with your photographer.
A big wedding album to remember your fantastic wedding day, with a mixture of colour and timeless black and white photographs.
Photography Style
Carefully consider the style of photography you want and review online portfolios to ensure your shortlist offers the style you have chosen. Documentary photography is very popular – also known as photojournalistic or reportage – and tells the story of your day naturally as it unfolds.
I aim to capture the big and small moments, creating a unique narrative of your wedding story as well as a documentary; many photographers, including myself, will also specialise in creative wedding portraits. These photographs of the two of you are designed for maximum visual impact. For example, they may involve you striking a serious or funny pose in front of a well-known building, standing side-by-side under an umbrella (super British!), or simply holding each other’s gaze under acres of sky. The results are often breathtaking.
Don’t Leave It Too Late
Many photographers, myself included, are often booked months and years in advance. Once you’ve found a photographer whose work you love, check their availability as soon as possible.
Arrange A Video Call
If you’re drawn to documentary-style photography with a touch of editorial and you want a wedding photography album that feels real and unscripted, let’s talk.
I’m excited to learn more about your wedding. From the moment you reach out to the delivery of your images, you’ll have my complete care.
