You may remember I mentioned recently about the wedding I photographed in Wiltshire where photography during the ceremony was “banned”. Well this problem is coming up more and more often with individual registrars or vicars deciding to make up their own rules about whether photography is allowed or not during the ceremony.
Despite what some might claim there is nothing illegal about photographing ANY part of the ceremony and although most issue these “rules” believing they are in the best interest of the bride and groom – it is actually the couple who lose out. With no photographic record of this very special part of their wedding day.
What makes matters so much worse is that most professional photographers will photograph the ceremony very respectfully and without using intrusive flash. However many guests are not informed of the particular “rules” regarding photography and flash away with their own cameras throughout the whole event.
Anyway – enough of my rant! A fellow photographer has decided to do something officially to try and prevent these situations by raising a petition with 10 Downing Street to get guidelines issued nationally regarding how photography during the ceremony should be handled. So that there is a more common approach across the country.
If you feel as strongly as me that couples should have this part of their wedding day recorded – if they want it recorded- then click on the link below and add your name to the petition.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ceremonyphotos/
Thank you!
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