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The Real Reason I Love Candid Wedding Photography (And Why You Will Too)

  • Ashley Standland
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read

By Ashley Standland Wedding Photography


When people ask me what kind of wedding photographer I am, my answer is always the same: relaxed, natural, and candid.

Because here’s the thing – the real magic of a wedding day isn’t in the posed portraits or perfect Pinterest moments. It’s in the way your mum wipes her eyes just before the ceremony. The way your partner looks at you when you don’t even notice. The belly laughs, the silent glances, the messy, wonderful realness of it all.

That’s what candid wedding photography is all about.


Bride and groom walking through corn field

📷 What Is Candid Wedding Photography?

In simple terms: it’s storytelling, not staging.

Rather than interrupting moments to ask people to pose, I blend into the background, letting your day unfold naturally. You’ll get stunning images that feel like you – not like someone else's idea of what a wedding “should” look like.


💛 Why It Works So Well

1. You Forget the Camera Is Even There After the first 20 minutes, most couples stop noticing me altogether – and that’s exactly how I like it. You get to focus on each other, not the lens.

2. The Emotions Are Real No forced smiles. No awkward poses. Just genuine laughter, quiet moments, and reactions you’ll want to relive forever.

3. It Reflects Your Day, Not a Styled Shoot Every wedding is different. Candid photography lets your personalities and energy shine through without trying to copy someone else’s style.


Bride and groom walking through wedding guest throwing confetti

🕵️ Behind the Lens – My Approach

  • I arrive early and stay late – because the moments before and after the big stuff are often the most beautiful.

  • I keep things relaxed. No bossing people around. No weird posing instructions.

  • I move quickly and quietly, capturing fleeting moments before they pass.

Yes, we’ll still take some family formals and couple shots – but I make those quick, natural, and (dare I say it?) even fun.


🎯 Is Candid Photography Right for You?

If you want your wedding photos to feel authentic, emotional, and timeless – chances are, yes. If you're the kind of couple who cares more about real moments than Instagram trends – absolutely.


💌 Let’s Tell Your Story

If you're looking for a candid wedding photographer in Staffordshire (or anywhere in the West Midlands), I'd love to hear more about your day.


 
 
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