The weather was pretty shocking this year. Another suit ruined in the rain. Another imminent visit to the men’s wear department at M&S.
Not every day was wet, mind. Take Eileen and Eric’s wedding day, mid-September.
I’ve selected some of my favourites from the occasion and posted them below, along with some thoughts on what made me press the shutter in the first place.
Breakfast at the groom's house. It's the dog that makes the photograph. Separate from what's going on in so many ways. (c) Roger Overall 2009
I've photographed dozens of mass booklets and orders of service, mostly strewn about the place after the ceremony. This was a chance to do something different. The shadow gives the photograph a slightly surreal feel. In retrospect, I think there was a better picture there - (c) Roger Overall 2009
A bridesmaid tossing a soft toy about isn't something you see everyday. The bride waving adds an extra dimension to the picture, but to be honest I was more focused on the toy. It would have been a stronger picture if you could see whom she's waving at, though there is an element of mystery the way it is - (c) Roger Overall 2009
Stolen moments on wedding days are my favourite. Brides and grooms don't get much of a chance to talk on their big day, and communion is usually their first chance to talk as a married couple. An intimate moment amidst a congregation mostly oblivious to the couple's tender exchange - (c) Roger Overall 2009
This is all about light and isolation - (c) Roger Overall 2009
Looking back at me, though I didn't call them. They must have sensed me watching them. The framing makes the picture - (c) Roger Overall 2009
The ring. It's such a big deal, though over time we almost forget it's there on our finger - (c) Roger Overall 2009
One of my absolute favourites of the year. Two couples framed by windows (c) Roger Overall 2009
(c) Roger Overall 2009
