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Some years ago Neil Fordyce introduced reportage photography, a true journalistic style, into Scottish wedding photography. All the reportage images he takes are real, they are not acted or faked in any way. It is simply a matter of having the vision to see a story unfold and to be able to tell that story in one decisive image. The inspiration for Neil's reportage style comes from his background in television whereby the story line and key actions of a film are plotted out as a sequence of still images to create a story board. It was from this simple idea that Neil created the reportage wedding. Images of the bride's flowers, shoes and the bride's dress hanging on a wardrobe door mixing perfectly with images of the guests enjoying the reception, the grooms mother sorting his tie and the chaos as bride and bridesmaids prepared to leave. These reportage elements Neil blends seamlessly with romantic images of the bride and groom and informal groups with the parents, friends and relatives to tell the real story of the wedding day all taken in the relaxed manner that has become one of his hallmarks. To ensure that each and every wedding runs smoothly Neil researches his venues in advance of the wedding and will meet with the bride and groom to discuss their requests and formulate a plan. While Neil's photography is clearly important to the bride and groom Neil is also very aware that this is the bride and grooms big day and there are time restraints and the happy couple will want to spend time mixing with their friends and relatives too. Neil
Fordyce, Tornaveen |
