‘Not A Wedding Photographer’ Captures The Chaos Of People’s Special Day (30 Funny Pics)
A perfectly lit bride staring out a stained glass window, a mother smiling as she lovingly puts a necklace around her daughter's neck or an adorable flower girl sitting sweetly next to her flower basket. These are probably the images that come to mind when you think of wedding photos - but if you hire professional photographer Ian Weldon, these are not the wedding pictures you are going to get.
Repeatedly listed as 'not a wedding photographer' on all of his pages, this artist explains: "I’m completely unbiased in the photographs I make. A sort of photographic democracy where one photograph is no more important than any other. Where all things are equal, people the same as objects." The subjects of his photos show the nitty-gritty, hilariously real behind-the-scenes moments that take place on these special days. "Much as I’d love to stand around for hours lining people up and taking photographs of every combination of family members and guests, I’ve more important things to be doing. And quite frankly, so have you." Scroll down below to check out the coolest photos from weddings as you've never seen it before, and don't forget to upvote your faves!
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“I started to photograph weddings to earn money so I could work on other photo ideas. When I found that weddings were fruitful ground for great photographs, and they had not really been approached as a documentary subject they became the project,” the photographer told Bored Panda, explaining how it started.
"Grandma? No, never a problem with her. Provided you give her a private bottle of champagne."
This is pretty adorable. I hope they show this photo to his children when they're older. I imagine it'll bring back family memories <3 haha
This genius idea worked so well that it generated exposure and a beautiful wedding photography book. I Am Not A Wedding Photographer was also produced to coincide with the exhibition of the same name, on display at the Martin Parr Foundation June 26 to August 10th, 2019.
"I didn't choose the underbelly of society and I didn’t choose social injustice. I chose Weddings, full of people and character and laughter and happiness and sadness and dancing and drinking, funny photo ops, and Love."
I guess the wedding theme was racism.. I'm sorry.. I meant racist heritage pride.
"I thought that I had everybody on my side But I went and blew it, all sky high And now she won't even spare a passing glance All just because I (rip) ripped my pants" -Spongebob
That's a great dress - and I'm not one for normally having an opinion on wedding dresses.
Uncle Billy scores big with the story about the time Daphne fell in the swimming pool.
Note: this post originally had 83 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Those are great photos! It showcases the moments, the family and everything you don't want to forget! It will trigger a lot of "Do you remember when's" and laughter years on! Love those!!
Is this the UK? To me these look SO much like most of the British weddings I have been to and I wonder if my guess is right or if that look is global. Love the photos, full of quirky joy.
Most of them look like the UK and the photographer is based in Northern England.
Yassss I was thinking the same!
These pix would get looked at way more often than the boring formal poses
Those are great photos! It showcases the moments, the family and everything you don't want to forget! It will trigger a lot of "Do you remember when's" and laughter years on! Love those!!
Is this the UK? To me these look SO much like most of the British weddings I have been to and I wonder if my guess is right or if that look is global. Love the photos, full of quirky joy.
Most of them look like the UK and the photographer is based in Northern England.
Yassss I was thinking the same!
These pix would get looked at way more often than the boring formal poses