The Federation of Wedding Photographers and Videographers Proudly introduces
Meet Richard Clarke
I'm a Dorset based UK Destination Wedding Photographer, with close to 12 years experience of capturing weddings around the globe. I started the business back in 2013, when I was living in Los Angeles but recently moved back to the UK. I've been lucky enough to win a few awards along the way and pride myself on consistently delivering excellence for my couples.
Wedding photography for me is all about telling stories of emotion, life, love, fun and of honest human connections. It's no more complicated than that.
What do you love about weddings?
I know that I am incredibly lucky to do this for a living. When you boil it all down, I get to go to an incredible party most weekends, sometimes in exotic places. And always with the single aim of creating the best wedding photographs I have ever created for a couple that deserve nothing less.
Who tends to book you?
Couples who work with me see photography as one of the most important elements of their wedding day. They come to me because I truly capture the story of their day, with photos jam-packed with genuine moments and that reflect the love they have for each other. My couples know that I am less traditional in my approach and fully embrace that. They do not want cheesey poses, just real and honest moments captured creatively. Most importantly of all though, my couples are always up for an adventure and know that when we take risks we often get rewarded. And we also have a lot of fun.
How would you describe your style?
Storytelling with creativity and a cinematic edge. I'm going to focus on the human stuff above all else.
What one piece of advice would you give to a couple planning their wedding?
Do what's right for you. Don't get bogged down in what you think should be done or what others are telling you to do. When it comes to photography - you must meet/video chat with your photographer before booking. Make sure they are someone you trust and like as you'll be spending a fair amount of time with them on your wedding day.
What areas do you cover and are you happy to travel?
All over the UK and most destinations beyond.
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