Yesterday the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association AG|WPJA anounced the results of the latest wedding photographer contest on their website and I am more than happy, that two of my entries went in the top 20 winning pictures. Place 8 in the category “Weather” is one of my favourits from a beautiful but rainy wedding last year and thanks to the rainmaker during that day “Without your help, this picture would not have happened”.

Im Juli des letzten Jahres haben wir die Hochzeit von Janine und Leonardo begleitet. Der Hochzeitstag des symphytischen Brautpaares begann schon sehr früh am Morgen und auch wir fanden uns bereits um 10.00 Uhr morgen im Beauty Salon ein um die ersten Impressionen beim Hairstyling einzufangen. Danach machten wir einen fotografischen Abstecher ins private Reich von Leo. Auch hier waren die Hochzeitsvorbereitungen bereits in vollem Gange und nach dem Leo und sein Vater angekleidet waren, eilten wir zurück ins Hotel um die verbleibende Zeit vor der Trauung mit der Braut zu verbringen. Das Brautpaar wurde dann am Nachmittag in der monumentalen Elisabethkirche in Nürnberg getraut. Dieses klassizistische Bauwerk bot eine unvergleichliche und überaus beeindruckende Kulisse für die Hochzeitszeremonie. Nach der Kirche legten wir einen kurzen Zwischenstopp ein um die Hochzeitsportraits zu fotografieren bevor wir uns dann zum Logensaal in Fürth aufmachten wo die bereits anwesenden Hochzeitsgäste schon sehnsüchtig auf das frisch vermählte Brautpaar wartenden.

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.

Im September letzten Jahres war mir die Ehre zu teil, die Hochzeit von Tina und Timo fotografisch zu begleiten. Wir kannten uns bereits von drei vorangegangenen Hochzeiten aus dem Familien-und Bekanntenkreis und so war es natürlich nicht verwunderlich am Hochzeitstag jede Menge bekannter Menschen dort wieder zu sehen. Das junge Brautpaar gab sich in der Sankt Jakobus Kirche das Ja-Wort und wurde nach der Trauungszeremonie von einer riesigen Gruppe kleiner Kinder und vielen roten Luftballons sehnsüchtig erwartet. Zum Sektempfang lud das Brautpaar seine Hochzeitsgäste ins gegenüberliegende Wasserschloss Düremungenau. Im wundervollen Schlosshof wurde Kaffee und Kuchen serviert und kleine Pausen zwischen dem offiziellen Hochzeitsprogramm nutzen wir immer wieder für kurze Portraitsshootings mit dem Brautpaar und seinen Hochzeitsgästen. Gegen Abend machte Sie dann die Hochzeitsgesellschaft auf den Weg ins Hüttlinger um mit dem symphytischen Paar das Hochzeitsfest zu feiern.

Weitere Infos zu meiner Tätigkeit als Hochzeitsfotograf findenSie auf meiner Webseite unter: www.weddingphoto-riess.com

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