From november 2012 until may 2013 I’ll be available for assignments in south east asia. As I am based either in Thailand or Cambodia during this time, my travel costs would be more than reasonable. For any further questions please do not hesitate to conatct me. email: info@weddingphoto-riess.com For further information in english please visit my website; www.weddingphoto-riess.com/index_en.html

Modern and vibrant wedding photography, fresh, spontaneous, intimate, and a little bit different – sensuous portraits and snapshots of happiness! As the day unfolds, I’ll be there to document it with the utmost sensitivity! Absolutely unique!

A short interview about my work as a wedding photographer

What’s so special about wedding photography?
I am passionate about wedding photography and it has become my professional quest to document people’s emotions in extraordinary pictures. Moving incidents are particularly abundant at weddings. Not only does it enable me to photograph the wedding couple with family and friends, it also gives me the opportunity to accompany them through the important day in a spontaneous and intuitive manner. This allows me to combine my personal motivation with a professional quest for high-quality pictures. Wedding photography continues to provide me with positive challenges, as the diversity of locations demands a great deal of professional flexibility. Numerous positive reactions from wedding couples attest to the fact that I am on the right track.

What would you consider to be the most compelling moments at a wedding?
A wedding is always comprised of a string of special moments, which all have slightly different qualities. I enjoy the quiet moments during the wedding ceremony, which are emotionally charged for the wedding couple, their family and their friends, a much as the boisterous high jinks at the wedding reception, later in the evening.

Do you prefer to employ report-style photography or portraits?
Report-style photography is obviously more prominent because I spend the day experiencing the occasion together with the wedding couple, their family and friends. However, this does mean that the portrait photography is entirely neglected. I do not photograph the wedding couple in static positions. My pictures are the products of spontaneous actions and are taken, with a good deal of enthusiasm, at exactly at the right moment. I consider it to be my professional duty to recognise the right moments and to translate them into aesthetically gratifying pictures.

What has influenced your particular style?
I am interested in report and documentary photography. This kind of photography not only demands a high level of technical proficiency but also requires a sense of intuitive behaviour and the capacity to take action at exactly the right moment. These skills are not only necessary in difficult situations, however, they can also be put to good use where people come together to celebrate a joyful event. Moreover, I am always happy to cover the proceedings — passionately and professionally.

Do you offer additional options?
Couples can book the “photo booth” – a mobile photography studio – for their weddings, “trash the dress” shootings – for after the wedding, and exclusive designs for stylish volumes, coffee table books and magazine-style albums. A spontaneous “engagement shooting” can be organised for couples who wish to sample my work before the big day.

Creative wedding photography in Thailand from March 29 until second of May 2012.

Thailand is one of the most beautiful places in the world in which to experience an unforgettable wedding. I am very familiar with all facets of this fascinating country since I have been spending my winters there for several years. I am familiar with the communication conventions and idiosyncrasies specific to this country, I speak a bit of Thai and I am also accustomed to using gestures to express myself. The exotic paradise that is Thailand provides a gorgeous setting for western or Asian wedding ceremonies, romantic moments for couples or for more boisterous celebrations.

It is a pleasure for me as a photographer to be able to capture the most emotional moments of your wedding ceremony, your intimate celebration with loved ones or your jovial wedding fest in high-quality photographs at locations such as this one. Some of the most beautiful places in Thailand to celebrate your dream wedding include: Phuket, Kho Samui, Koh Chang, Chiang Mai and of course the fascinating metropolis of Bangkok. I am also available for an after wedding shooting if you would like to have some exclusive wedding portraits taken the day after the wedding or during your honeymoon.

Contact: info@weddingphoto-riess.com

Back in June this year I received a inquiry for a wedding that was planned to happen in November at the intimate and exclusive Resort Trisara in Thailand’s south island Phuket. I have had immediately checked my travel itinerary and luckily my already booked flight to Bangkok was scheduled for November the 3rd.  Checked Air Asia for a connection flight straight to Phuket and yes, I could possible arrive there in time. So I sent out my offer and after some nice conversations with Seyma regarding some specific details for the wedding a confirmation showed up in my mail account. Cannot describe how excited I was being the wedding photographer on that special day, cause Thailand is still more to me than a second home since many years.

Some month later: Arrived in Bangkok some hours too late but thanks to the highly motivated team at Air Asia I had caught the flight to Phuket and arrived late night at the airport, checked in my bungalow and felt asleep. At the very next day I took a taxi to Trisara resort to meet with Seyma and Max the happy and  pleasant wedding couple from Dubai to discuss everything about the wedding day ahead.

At the final wedding day, the bridal preparations were already in full swing when I arrived at the Resort. While champagne and relaxed music provided a great atmosphere, the girls enjoyed the bridal styling in their luxury pool villa in the jungle. The wedding ceremony has became closer and finally the beautiful and charming bride was led by her proud father to the altar near the beachfront where the groom with his wedding guests already waited for the arrival of the bride. Congratulations from the wedding guest followed after a touching ceremony under palm trees and we set off to take some official wedding photos and group shoots around the resort. Before Seyma and Max later opened the dance floor to start an unforgettable wedding party, a fire show was held on the beach.

Wanna get married at TRISARA Private Pool Villas in Phuket Thailand? please check their website for further information.

Here is the second part of my photo shooting that took place around 3 month ago on the beautiful island Koh Chang in Thailand. Elephants are the seemingly gentle giant here in Thailand, a national treasure and a very special symbol of good luck. So it was more than obvious for me as a photographer to make a photo shooting with an elephant on the Elephant Island (literal translation for Koh Chang). We photographed at “Baan Kwan Chang” elephant camp, which is placed in the rain forest in the northwestern part of the island.

Hier folgt nun der zweite Teil meines Fotoshootings welches vor ca. 3 Monaten auf Koh Chang in Thailand stattgefunden hat. Und was lag für mich als Fotograf näher, als auf der Elefanteninsel (wörtliche Übersetzung für Koh Chang) auch ein Shooting mit einem Elefanten zu machen. Gilt der vermeintlich sanfte Riese hier in Thailand doch als ein nationaler Schatz und als ganz besonderes Glückssymbol. Fotografiert haben wir im Elefantencamp Baan Kwan Chang, das innerhalb des Regenwaldes im Nordwesten der Insel liegt.

Do these pictures arouse your curiosity? In the winter months from November to February, I regularly offer exceptional and exciting photo shoots in Thailand. If you are interested simply contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Vielleicht haben diese Bilder Sie jetzt neugierig gemacht. In den Wintermonaten November bis Februar biete ich regelmäßig außergewöhnliche und aufregende Fotoshootings in ganz Thailand an und begleite natürlich auch Ihre Hochzeitsfeier als Fotograf. Bei Interesse nehmen Sie ganz einfach Kontakt mit mir auf. Ich freue mich auf Ihre Nachricht.

Mobil: +49 (0) 179 / 7469628
info@weddingphoto-riess.com

Dear brides and grooms, lovers, fiancées, how about a dreamlike beach shooting on one of the countless and beautiful sand beaches of Kho Chang, Kho Samui or Kho Samet, combined with an unforgettable elephant shooting?

Or may it be a Trash The dress or After Wedding Shooting in Bangkok? Bangkok and Thailand offers everything for an extravagant and unusual Trash The dress or photo shooting and still so much more. Markets full of colored impressions, far-reaching and wonderful river canals in the side routes of the Chao Praya river, übermoderne shopping centre like Siam Paragon, winding lanes and amusing side routes just like wide parks and glamorous temple arrangements. How would it be with a sparkling Tuk Tuk (3-wheeled motorcycle) round trip in the wedding dress or a photo tour of the pulsating nightlife of Bangkok?

From the 10.03th to the 27.03.2011 I am back in Thailand and invite you warmly, on an unusual photographic trip through the town of the angels. Should you have interest in a photoshooting in Bangkok or spend your vacation in Thailand even during this time, simply pack the wedding dress into the suitcase and get in contact with me. Naturally all the other Locations are also possible in Thailand. Phuket, Kho Chang, Kho samet, Phi Phi Island, Krabi, Kho Samui etc. A lot of fun and much tasty food is of course included.

I am very familiar with all facets of this fascinating country since I have been spending my winters there for several years. I am familiar with the communication conventions and idiosyncrasies specific to this country, and I speak a bit of Thai.

Please contact me via email info@weddingphoto.riess.com or visit my Facebook site: www.facebook.com/weddingphoto.riess
From March 09 you can reach me on my mobile 0066 876851609.