Gay wedding.. Ideas for shots?

[An Exception]

Perhaps she has seen the back of a DSLR LCD, and then seen how far people can zoom in to see the details of the picture. Obviously she isn't very technically knowledgable, or she just has a zero tolerance policy no matter what logic and reason is put before her.

 

[D.P.]

I can't speak for the rest of the day, but it's not uncommon for a registrar to only allow pictures of bride walking down the isle, exchange of rings, kiss, fake register signing (hate this) and walking back down the isle.

I hope we see a shift away from registrars completely (some are ok but it's a lottery), and humanist ceremonies become more popular and hopefully legally recognised in England.

At my wedding there was no church photography allowed during the service, rules of the church (the church was chosen for many other reasons and in Germany it would be rare to allow photography during the service).

At my sisters wedding the photographer was only allowed at the back of the church.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Thanks for the comments guys. I've spoken to the couple since and they're happy for me to continue as I would normally. All my weddings have come through word of mouth, and I always take the time to meet the couple first and show them my previous work before letting them decide if I can achieve what they want. I feel comfortable that they know what they're getting as they told me this upfront.

For the weddings I've got in the next 2 months I've arranged a few pre-wedding shoots, to get the couple used to posing etc, as it's not something I've done previously but I feel would help give them a feel for "how I work".

On the subject of weird weddings; I actually had a wedding this weekend where the vicar was laid back and his only comment was no photography during the signing of the register, which I've found to be normal anyway. I've done weddings where they've asked that I "don't use flash", another when I turned up and was told "If I had my way, you'd have to wait outside... just stay at the back" and others where the registrar has asked I don't pictures during the service

I try to play it sensible, like not taking pictures during prayers or hymns, but again, I've found it's best to chat to the vicar etc beforehand so you don't go bounding in..

 

[An Exception]

My local vicar is pretty good, let's me take pictures from all around the church, lot's of opportunity to get creative compositionally. Even the register isn't a problem.
Of course I sometimes come across the polar opposite of him who are very strict.

If I meet couples I ask them if they know what their Vicars policy is with regards to photo's. Most say they don't know, so I let them know some don't allow any pictures. Often they say 'No photo's' would be a deal breaker and they would try and find another Church.

However Vicars etc. are a bit different from registrars. If you are religious then you are probably going to get married in a religious ceremony no matter what. However there is nothing special or sacred about a registrar, so there is no meaningful reason not to ditch them and their uptight policies in favour of a bespoke ceremony where you can customise just about every part of it and more importantly, pick a celebrant you actually like. These ceremonies are often much more relaxed/comfortable for everyone involved.

The only downside is you still need to pop into a registry office a day or so before to make it legal.