Each year, there are one or two wedding venues that reoccur in my diary more than most. This year, it was The Rectory in Glandore.
I also photographed regularly at the Roman Catholic church in Glandore this year, a venue previously unknown to me. I immediately fell for the place. For a photographer, it’s a wonderful building, with gorgeous light.
Incidentally, during 2009 I also photographed for the first time at the church in which I was married: the Star of the Sea in Ballycotton.
Here are some favourites from Sandra and Eric’s wedding in early September. Lovely people and a great combination of venues.
You guessed it. The Rectory and the RC church at Glandore.
This was taken over at the house where the groom was getting ready. I love the exuberence of the laughter. (c) Roger Overall 2009
I have a thing for mirrors and reflections. Just the way I'm wired, I suppose. There's added interest to the photograph because of the duplication of the bride looking in the mirror and the make-up artist looking at the bride - both their heads are at the same angle. (c) Roger Overall 2009
I also have a thing about placing the main subject way, way, way off centre in my photographs. Again, it's just something that happens instinctively rather than with any forethought. Typically, the subject ends up on the righthand side. We read from left to right, so I think that's the reason for many of my compositions. (c) Roger Overall 2009
See what I mean? (c) Roger Overall 2009
The bride arriving. What I like about this shot are the three phases of light. Dad in full sun light, bride halfway, bridesmaid heading into the darkness. (c) Roger Overall 2009
My favourite moment on any wedding day. Bride and groom finally get to say something to each other. (c) Roger Overall 2009
(c) Roger Overall 2009
A rarity: a posed photograph. How could I not, though with those windows behind? (c) Roger Overall 2009
Well wishers in Glandore. Everyone perks up on a wedding day, even people who have nothing to do with the occasion. Of course, it helps to be sitting outside in the sun with a pint looking out over a fine view (c) Roger Overall 2009
(c) Roger Overall 2009
I love photographing food. And this was a particular treat, because I love cheese too. A new interpretation of what cheesecake should be. (c) Roger Overall 2009
Back to mirrors and reflections again. Starting to wonder if I should seek help. (c) Roger Overall 2009
