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40 Honest Wedding Photos By Ian Weldon That Are As Funny As They Are Chaotic (New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Ian Weldon is a British photographer who has gained international recognition for his unconventional approach to wedding photography. Instead of the typical posed shots and forced smiles, Weldon captures candid moments that reveal the unique personalities and emotions of the couple and their guests. His work could be described as raw, real, and hilarious, capturing the chaos and joy of a wedding day in a way that traditional photography often misses.
Weldon's signature style has earned him a loyal following of couples who seek out his services from all around the world. Despite his growing popularity, he remains dedicated to capturing the moments that matter most to his clients, eschewing the formalities of traditional wedding photography in favor of spontaneity and authenticity. Through his lens, Weldon has created a new standard for wedding photography that celebrates the real moments and emotions of the day, capturing memories that will last a lifetime.
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Couragetcd 2 years ago
Possibly the bride had the same problem I had where she couldn't stop laughing through the entire ceremony. It was a little embarrassing even as it was happening much less at the reception
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Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
Other than the giant statue of a dying man looking over you, there's nothing wrong with this loveliness.
Bored Panda has reached out to Ian to ask him a couple of questions and find out more about his recent works. We wanted to know what is the biggest challenge he faces while capturing candid moments. The photographer said: “It's definitely being noticed, and when that happens the guests will ‘play up’ for the camera. That can make it difficult to capture truly candid moments, but there are ways around that.”
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just a girl who loves books 2 years ago
oh my gosh that's hilarious i'm actually dyinggggg
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Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
This one is giving off cute vibes, like he is about to whisk her off into a musical sequence about love.
April Stephens 2 years ago
Why is the church empty, though? Oh, I guess it's the photography session, not the end of the ceremony.
We were curious how the photographer builds a rapport with his clients and their guests to help them feel comfortable being photographed in an unposed way. Ian explained: “I think that anyone who hires me to shoot their wedding knows what my approach involves, and they are completely on board with that.”
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As we all know, working with people can get challenging at times. When it comes to weddings, there are big chances some of the guests may turn out to be uncooperative and make your work difficult. We wanted to know how to deal with them. Ian answered shortly: ”I try not to deal with them at all. I’ll just move on and make photographs elsewhere, but it's rare that I ever have any problems.”
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LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen 2 years ago
It is now, she’s probably a bit far gone
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Martin König 2 years ago
It must be slivovice. Sliwowitz. Moravian Plum Brandy. You know when you see it.
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
If you zoom in, you'll notice that she's rolling her eyes. So either some adulation has gone on far too long and she can express both fatigue and boredom in this way, or it's a small epileptic seizure disorder. Maybe she was also put into an unintentional trance by a show hypnotist who was booked for the wedding party and afterwards the artist himself searched for far too long for the bottom of a glass which could have been avoided if a clairvoyant had been hired in addition.
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insanity inferno 2 years ago
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Ian’s style is unique and completely different from most wedding photographers. We were interested in whether there are still some guests who request traditional, staged wedding portraits from him. Ian said: “My main goal on a wedding day is to document, and that’s what I’m hired to do. It's mostly candid but on occasion, I will shoot some group or portrait photos, although I don’t spend too much time doing that. It’s not how I like to work, and I don’t think I’m very good at making posed/staged photos. I don’t know how I want it to look until I see it afterward. That being said, I’m always happy to make group photos on request during the day. If I feel like that’s what a potential couple really wants - lots of group shots and beautiful portraits - then I’m more than happy to refer them to a more traditional wedding photographer.”
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RoanTheMad 2 years ago
I feel like this isn't a wedding, dresses are more "night out" than "wedding" and that guys in a hoodie so... maybe that's just my thoughts, but still
Sunshine Lady 2 years ago
When you realize he is not for you, but you're on a wedding and can't go home.
Next, we asked about his best techniques to remain as unobtrusive as possible during a wedding shoot. Ian told us: “When I’m shooting I’m also talking to guests and mingling so I appear like just another guest - which in many ways I am. I only use small cameras so I don’t stand out too much and I often get asked if I’m a friend of the couple or a family member. Not having a big camera and lenses also puts people at ease because I don’t come across as a traditional wedding photographer, or a ‘professional’. It’s like hiding in plain sight.”
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Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
That stood out to me maybe he is an ENT doctor and this is a quick check up.
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Teodor Negru 2 years ago (edited)
...aaaand I can make glass shatter only with my voice. Watch!
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
When you got 2 girls hitting on the same dude one of them is bound to try to show off.
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Domi 2 years ago
I understand the woman, men's talk can sometimes only be heard with a glass of wine.
Lastly, we wanted to know if Ian still challenges himself creatively as a wedding photographer. He said: “I don’t really see myself as a ‘wedding photographer’, more a photographer that photographs weddings. I’m interested in photography as an expressive medium, as a way to make sense of the world around me, and as a way to show others how I perceive my surroundings. The challenge and, I suppose, the inspiration, comes from the work itself. The idea is constantly evolving, as am I, and that helps me to continually see and experience new things in life. I also work on other long-term personal projects that are social documentary-driven and that helps to solidify my approach.”
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Couragetcd 2 years ago
I'm thinking of the song by the Pointer Sisters. I haven't seen the episode of Gumball you are talking about, it isn't a regular for my 6, sorry
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Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I'm sorry, but these are really amateur shots. Composition is terrible. Granny's head is cut off. The whole photo is tilted.
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Nishtai Nishtaria 2 years ago
I see a 50 minutes walk through Palermo to the party. 8000 people invited
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Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
I wouldn't use this for my wedding photographer ad, no, but she still looks lovely.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Yep, no excuse for the background, no driver so the van didn't photobomb. I hope she is this photogenic in other pix, it would suck for her if this is her best shot of the day
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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Oh you know the millisecond your back is turned, those bowls will be empty. Just resign yourself to your fate. Besides, you have them next to a pool, which isn’t the smartest location, soooo….
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I wonder how often this guy sees this look of long suffering wondering when he will get a clue and stop talking
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
Personally, I'd be moving that ashtray away from the snacks, but the pic gave us this awesome doggy's fabulous expression, so I'll let it go for now.
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Kookamunga 2 years ago
"Get these crashers out of here, the bride and groom don't know these guys. Come on, this ain't no Old Country Buffet."
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Pumpkinmom 2 years ago
Sorry, this one is annoying. Small child being the center of attention on expensive equipment with a facial expression that she's showing off, not trying to play something sweet for the bride and groom. In the mirror reflection you can see everyone filming her. This isn't her first rodeo stealing the show and I doubt she was hired as the musical entertainment.
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MellonCollie 2 years ago
I'm so curious to know what joke was cracked here!! The guests' facial expressions are fantastic.
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
That's a picture taken on the end of a ceremonial divorce, widely known as a 'divorcee'. You're welcome.
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
These are some of the worst forced smiles I've ever seen. It's like someone tried to take a stock photo
Karl Baxter 2 years ago
The bride has unexpectedly just done her party piece with ping pong balls
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Winnie the Moo 2 years ago
This is the exact reason some people have child-free weddings. And who can blame ‘em? You pay a lot of money and then you can’t enjoy it through the screams of kids that don’t get a good upbringing…
JuJu 2 years ago
This is probably not a sign for a bad upbringing. Days like those are extremly stressful for children. They get stuffed in special clothes, get lectured about behaviour (be quiet, don't get dirty, sit for long times), the parents are stressed because of their children's behaviour and the resulting judgemental stares from others. All this pressure needs a valve and that usually is running around and being loud. So if you want it quiet, make it child free and don't invite aunt Isadora.
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Susan Teter 2 years ago
My pet peeve...children at weddings. I have a child, and would NEVER subject him to an hour plus of sitting still. Children weren't built like that.
Kevin Felton 2 years ago
"You see that guy nailed to wall over there? That's what you're gonna be like if you don't shut the hell up you little bastard!"
whiterabbit 2 years ago
Ehhhh Catholic weddings are sooo long and drawn out, why make it worse by bringing a kid?
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
We made it very clear we were having a childfree wedding, with the exception of my kids who were basically the wedding party. Friend with 3 kids, all under 10, kept "pretty please"ing me and I kept telling her (emphatically) NO. We stationed a groomsman at the door because I just had a feeling. Sure enough here she comes with all 3 in tow. Tries to tell our "guard" that I had given her special permission. He just laughed and said, "Mam, you're the reason I'm standing here. You need to leave". I returned her gift and let her know our friendship was cancelled. I don't need people like that in my life.
Amanda 2 years ago
If you didn't parent your kids well don't go n ruin someone's vows or reception for that matter.I also would have waited n went to the reception instead of making sit thru something they have no idea what's going on anyway, not fun for a kid. It boggles my mind that parents can't think of how a kid would feel in situations let alone their own kids they know better than anyone else does. Smh
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Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I didn't know there were such short wedding dresses. That looks less uncomfortable.
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The Bearded Llama 2 years ago
The fella on the far right makes me think of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson mixed together.
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Roger Winslow 2 years ago
That's not the groom. It's the Best Man. Too much sparkling wine...or not.
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Sleepy children love Moon 2 years ago
Nah it's more like 8, I think he's disappeared
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Nofacenocase 2 years ago
This has to be the authors personal pool party. Why is there 3 pix that have NOTHING to do with weddings in here?
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martymcmatrix 2 years ago
Message for my past self: You should do your maths first!
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Amanda 2 years ago
Or was raining then sun came out n they had to dry their clothes. From the rain
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Nom E. De Plume 2 years ago
I see sweater, jackets, more jackets... but wait... right behind the woman in red... those are... PANTS?! 🤣 WHO is running around in their skivvies?!
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Kookamunga 2 years ago
No one thought to bring tissues, some tears are being shed - here, Tracy got some TP from the bathroom.
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Living Example 2 years ago
Every pic taken of the bride and groom should be in the album. The funny, embarrassingly goofy, and the well staged moments are all part of the experience.
Pharmtechgurl 2 years ago
He was either touching/holding her arm or fastening her bracelet, which gave him a cut and no tissues, so "toilet paper lady" rescues him. Who keeps toilet paper in their purse?
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2WheelTravlr 2 years ago
Unless this is a supremely unconventional groom, this guy is a motorcycle rider striking a pose.
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VonBlade 2 years ago
The headless horseman trying out a more modern coat.
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Delving into the art of wedding photography, Ian Weldon's style stands out with its authentic and candid approach, providing a fresh perspective on capturing moments. Unlike traditional methods, his photos resonate with genuine emotions, similar to how photographers like Martin Parr inspire by capturing the essence of everyday situations.
This approach is vividly reflected in a recent exploration of honest wedding photos that highlight both the humor and chaos that accompany such occasions.
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Bradford B 2 years ago
Supposed to be funny and chaotic here to be on topic. Looks to be a private joke for us to only guess.
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Little Wonder 2 years ago
Or else they're messaging friends and family, or looking at photos they took.
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hesse böös 2 years ago (edited)
"Can you play old thing called "music, dear?" " - Oh, granny, it is rap! Jjou! " - I know what it is. So I replay: Can you play thing called MUSIC?".
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Okatango 2 years ago
So, I did not attend any of these weddings, yet the pics made me feel that I had and I found myself wishing I could meet these people. These are marvellous photos, so much much better than those completely staged silly (ex. bride and groom on unrideable bicycle) and soulless usual pics. These are real, and for that reason will bring great joy for years to come. Hope it's a new trend.
PupperPanda 2 years ago
All of these are definitely the ones I'd choose for a wedding album. Who wants forced posed shots when you can have pictures showing the people having an amazing time?!
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Sorry, but this guy needs to take a course in composition. Tilted horizontals, people's heads randomly cut off, overuse of the wide angle lens, no post-processing to correct blowouts and shadows and colors...none of these look like professional photos. They're snapshots. If that's what you like, ok, but I'd be pissed if it was my wedding and you cut off my granny's head.
Ian Weldon 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. I'll look into composition courses asap :)
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3 Trash Pandas in a Trenchcoat 2 years ago
One of my favorite photos from my parent's wedding is of my mom very ungracefully eating a huge meatball they were serving.
Laroo 2 years ago
There isn’t a single photo here I haven’t seen a million times before. Most of these pictures are great and I don’t know a single photographer who wouldn’t include (the majority of) them.
Okatango 2 years ago
So, I did not attend any of these weddings, yet the pics made me feel that I had and I found myself wishing I could meet these people. These are marvellous photos, so much much better than those completely staged silly (ex. bride and groom on unrideable bicycle) and soulless usual pics. These are real, and for that reason will bring great joy for years to come. Hope it's a new trend.
PupperPanda 2 years ago
All of these are definitely the ones I'd choose for a wedding album. Who wants forced posed shots when you can have pictures showing the people having an amazing time?!
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Sorry, but this guy needs to take a course in composition. Tilted horizontals, people's heads randomly cut off, overuse of the wide angle lens, no post-processing to correct blowouts and shadows and colors...none of these look like professional photos. They're snapshots. If that's what you like, ok, but I'd be pissed if it was my wedding and you cut off my granny's head.
Ian Weldon 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. I'll look into composition courses asap :)
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One of my favorite photos from my parent's wedding is of my mom very ungracefully eating a huge meatball they were serving.
Laroo 2 years ago
There isn’t a single photo here I haven’t seen a million times before. Most of these pictures are great and I don’t know a single photographer who wouldn’t include (the majority of) them.
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