Fine Art Wedding Photographer | Brosnan Photographic | Christina Brosnan | Ireland, Europe, Chicago

Quick Tip Thursday: Make-up Touch Ups

Christina — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:19:41 +0000

Make-up artists will sometimes do a touch up on your make-up just before you head off to the church. Usually it's to reapply your lipstick. Get your make-up artist to reapply any make-up just before you get into your dress. This prevents any possible accidents of spillage onto your lovely white gown.

The Future of Our Photos

Christina — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:02:35 +0000

I'v been thinking a lot recently about the future of our photos. Living in a digital age makes it too easy to take a snap on our digital cameras or smart phones and load them instantly to our computers, Facebook, Instagram, etc. In one way it's great. It means we can record our lives so much easier than it was for generations past. But on the other it means those images are more easily forgotten. With the speed of technology it's easy to quickly move onto the next exciting thing instead of really savouring the moment. I know I'm guilty of it myself. As a photographer I should have more printed photos than I do hanging on my walls or in albums that I can physically touch. The time we spend looking at photos on computer screens far outweighs the time we spend looking at photos in a physical form. You'd think with all the time we spend on computers in our daily lives it would be nice to disconnect and look through a photo album. Here's where I bring wedding photos into the conversation. Without a doubt the majority of wedding photographers now supply their couples photos in a digital form. With the ability to take hundreds and thousands of images, a wedding day can be intricately documented capturing every tear jerking laugh out loud moment. This is where technology has succeeded. But I fear for the future of our photos. What good are those images if they sit collecting digital dust on our harddrives? Back in the days of film we would get those perfect sized 4x6 proof prints which had a more likely chance of ending up framed and sitting on the mantle. Photos are meant to be seen not uploaded to our online profiles where our future generations will never see. And I'm not giving out about online profiles, I think they're great for sharing with friends and family that we don't see often. It just shouldn't be the only place they are displayed. My other concern is the consistent change in technology. What happens to a disk when you pull it out after years and your computer no longer uses a disk drive? Firstly, make sure you're saving copies of your photos to more than one location, and a full size copy online if possible (other than FB of course). I know when I'm long gone I'll be sure to have albums and prints that future generations will be able to look at the way I have albums and prints of past generations to look at. Imagine if our grandparents photos were only stored as 35mm slides and never printed? Who uses slides anymore? I hope this post has given you a little nudge to start printing your photos and putting them on display. Here's a few personal photos on a recent trip to Dingle to visit family (and my husband looking handsome as ever). I'll be sure to print a few ;)

Quick Tip Thursday: Extended Family Photos

Christina — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:12:47 +0000

One of my key tips for your wedding day is sticking to immediate family (parents, siblings, grandparents) when doing group photos. The time between your ceremony and dinner is precious and by sticking to fewer group photos you'll have a more likely chance of getting some time to enjoy your drinks reception with your guests. If you're set on having some extended family photos that's absolutely fine. It's your day after all. But if you're keen to enjoy your drinks reception consider taking the extended family photos later in the evening so you can relax and mingle a bit first.

Caroline & Brian’s Engagement Shoot at Ticknock

Christina — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:52:19 +0000

Quick Tip Thursday: Guest Cameras During Family Photos

Christina — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:02:54 +0000

During family and group photos it's inevitable that there will be one or two other cameras snapping away while your photographer is snapping too. But my tip to you is to focus only on your photographers camera. You'll want a nice photo of everyone in the group that you are happy to print, frame, and sit on your mantle. So don't be distracted by other cameras. A good photographer will do their best to get everyone's attention too.

Jennifer & Tim’s Honeymoon In A Castle

Christina — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:53:47 +0000

Quick Tip Thursday: Permission To Photograph

Christina — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:45:01 +0000

If you're hoping to have wedding photos taken in a location that's not at your wedding venue make sure to find out if you need permission to photograph there. Even some public places require permission from an office of public works or the county council office to photograph. It's a good idea to find out prior to your wedding day. It usually only takes a quick phone call or email to sort out permission but some places may require a signed letter or even a copy of your photographers public liability insurance. It's rare that you'll run into problems on the day but better to be sure.

Sheila & Noel’s Wedding at The Falls

Christina — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:34:55 +0000

Quick Tip Thursday: Walking Down The Aisle

Christina — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:31:20 +0000

Walking down the aisle with your new husband or wife is in my opinion one of the most precious moments to a wedding day. It sums up the entire day in one shot. You're newly married and surrounded by all your guests and everyone is cheering in happiness. The best tip I can give you for your wedding day is to kindly ask guests not to take photos during your ceremony. Why? If I had a penny every time a guest jumped out in front of me to get a shot of the couple I'd have a lot of pennies. I completely get it, guests with cameras, they want photos to remember the day too. But this is one moment that you can't redo.

Cela & Brian’s West Coast Wedding

Christina — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:24:12 +0000