Capture the Moment / A Brides' and Photographers' Guide to Contemporary Weddings

Your wedding--the most important day of your life. You and your spouse will treasure those photographs of that magical moment, and generations to come will enjoy the memories. What do you need to do to capture it? Doing it yourself? Think about position, timing, and what and when to photograph. Hiring an expert? There are hundreds of useful tips on which one to use to capture the most lovely and intimate portraits of your special day. Outstanding contemporary photographs beautifully portray the magic of the ceremony, from before the wedding, with the bride preparing with her bridesmaids, to the actual nuptials, to the reception. You'll know what equipment to use, how to prepare and plan, and what to expect during the meeting and booking stages. For bride and groom and your photographer, this is the one book you'll need to ensure a lifetime of memories.

Stephen Swain has been photographing weddings in an editorial style since 1994 and has lectured on behalf of Fuji Film on the progression of wedding photography. He is a regular contributor to Wedding and Home magazine, and has had work published in the Independent on Sunday, the Guardian and various women's magazines, as well as winning numerous Fuji Film awards.