THOMAS AND INDIA: THE CHALLENGE OF LIMITED TIME

When we first met, they were very clear: "We chose you because we like your style, we are very passionate about photography, we love 'stolen' moments, we really like Cartier-Bresson and Vivian Maier, and we know that you have had experience with reportage." My face lit up with a smile. Of course I have had reportage experience! I worked as a photojournalist for about 30 years, so I knew exactly what they were talking about.

Undoubtedly, Cartier-Bresson and Maier are also among my favorites. I like photography of the moment, perhaps even more than constructed photography. I accepted the challenge by telling them, "I will try, in the short time I have (only ceremony and the next hour), to create for you as realistic a photoreportage of your wedding day as possible."

And so it went.

During the ceremony, I encountered an extreme difficulty: strong backlighting remained for the duration of the ceremony, and the particular shape of the scene did not allow me to move freely. Photojournalism not only teaches how to capture an image in a moment, but also comes to the rescue when you have a technical problem. Thanks to the experience and advice of older colleagues, I remembered a simple but effective trick: with the help of my hand, I increased the reach of the lens hood to make up for the strong light coming directly into the lens. This small trick allowed me to continue shooting without compromising image quality.

I think one of the most beautiful scenes in weddings is the meeting of the bride and groom. It's a touching moment-sometimes they haven't seen each other in days, and the emotion shines clearly through their eyes. This is a moment I love to capture. And then there are the vows, those moments when the bride and groom look into each other's eyes and read their vows of love. There is something deeply emotional about those looks that capture each other, filling the place with love. A love that sometimes we should feel the need to express again and again, every day that passes.

This is what I saw in Thomas and India's faces: a great and sincere love. Despite limited time and technical challenges, I managed to capture the true essence of their special day. And that is the magic of wedding photography: turning even the little time you have into unforgettable memories.

Thank you Thomas and India for giving me the opportunity to tell your story through my lens.

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