What is your most memorable wedding?
All of them are memorable.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Creative with a mixture of romance and humour.
What about your business are you most proud of?
PAXUS STANDS FOR INTUITION, GENEROSITY, CREATIVITY AND WISDOM
As a specialised team of business-educated
graphic designers and photographers based in Belfast, we are proud thay our process applies techniques from a variety of disciplines, values distinction in detail, and gives careful consideration to the unique needs and qualities of every customer for their wedding shoot.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Start well in advance and try not to spend too much money.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
First meet to discuss wedding deliverables & take free photos
Wedding photochecklist
On Day of Wedding:
Shot of wedding invitation
Bride(s) and bridesmaids/man getting their hair and makeup done
Dress hanging, jewellery laid out, shoes etc.
Bouquets and buttonholes/corsages
Flatlay of flowers, stationery, accessories, ring and shoes
Bride(s) putting on dress/veil with help from mother of the bride or bridesmaids
Bridal party having fun or sharing a toast
Close up of dress details
Putting on jewellery
Putting on shoes
Close up of bride holding bouquet
Mother and bride portrait
Father and bride portrait
Family shots
Bride(s) spending moment alone in full look
Bridal party walking down stairs/leaving the house
Bride and father in wedding car/walking to ceremony
Groom(s) and groomsmen getting ready
Groom(s) spending moment alone
Wedding ring shots
Couple alone for first look
Bridal party reaction if couple enter together
Father of the bride
Grandfather/parents of the bride
Children of the bride first look if any
Mother of the groom first look
The reception space set up, before room fills up
Details and room decor shots, including table settings, place cards, favours, centrepieces etc.
Wedding cake detail shotsCouple arrivingToasts and speeches
Entertainment
Cutting the cake
The first danceBride(s) dancing with father/groom(s) dancing with mother
Couple mingling with guests
Guests dancing
Musicians, singers, wedding band and DJ
Throwing the bouquet
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Theres too many:
The hand kiss
Nose-to-nose
The almost kiss
Faraway love
The sweet embrace
The cute and casual
The sunset walk off
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
The brides daughter giving the rings to the groom (her step dad)
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Umbrellas
Describe how you got into photography.
This was a natural progression as I have been involved in graphic design for the past 20 years and have an eye for creative and eye catching photography.