Dave - David Young Photography

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I'm a wedding photographer in Worcestershire who loves nothing more than photographing weddings in a relaxed natural way. You can find me hanging out on social media in these places - Website | Twitter | Instagram

10 from Natalie & Sean

June 12, 2019 by Dave Leave a Comment

I’ve been speaking with Natalie over the past few months with regards to her wedding day. It was going to be a relaxed, family & friends kind of day, with an intimate service followed by a good old knees up.

It’s fair to say it didn’t disappoint, with family and friends travelling from all parts of the Midlands, Natalie and Sean had purposely chosen The Forest Hotel, Dorridge as the ideal location for converging on.

Following a pretty relaxed, chilled bridal preparation once the formal ceremony was out of the way the party well and truly started and carried on late into the evening.

A super, relaxed wedding day with friends and family having a real blast!

Here’s just 10 from their very special day.

Why I love this photo | No.3

October 2, 2018 by Dave

I love this photo as it’s not a standard type of bridal portrait photography you see very often. It was really just a very quick photograph taken whilst doing bridal portraits earlier this year.

I don’t usually prompt a couple or direct them unless it’s something they want me to do, I prefer to carry out my duties quietly and with little fuss but I asked Ellie to turn around on this occasion to pose her for a wedding dress photo and when she asked what I wanted, I just said something like turn and give me a cheeky look… more as a joke than anything else.

Bridal portrait photography is an epic part of the day for any wedding – a chance for the newly married couple to spend a few minutes together with just me for company! I try and stay out of the way as much as I can, allowing a bride and groom to take a breath, say hi to each other and whist they’re doing that I can grab some great relaxed bridal portraits of the happy couple.

Bridal Portrait Photography in Worcestershire

As you can imagine, with all of the beautiful wedding venues throughout Worcestershire, there’s always some great places to seek out for bridal photography, whether that’s in the gardens of the wedding venue or close by in woodland areas, there’s always somewhere to grab some great memories for the happy couple.

This photograph was taken in the grounds of the wedding venue, with the fantastic back drop of the River Severn and plenty of fields and greenery to really make the difference.

For sure I love this photo as it’s just such a natural photograph of Ellie and that’s what I aim for with my wedding photography.

Looking for Bridal Portrait Photography in Worcestershire in 2019?

If you’re looking for natural wedding photography in 2019 or beyond, why not get in touch for a chat to see how we can make great memories of your wedding day to keep and cherish.

Why I Love this Photo | No.2

August 23, 2018 by Dave

Capturing a photograph with real emotion is what I’m looking for as a documentary wedding photographer. It’s the perception of guessing what’s happening as a scene unfolds which I look for to get the photographs I want for a couple on their wedding day.

Being able to capture the emotion on Mom’s face kissing her Daughter in a moment just after the ceremony that is most definitely real and heartfelt makes this a photo I really love. There is such pride and love bursting out here from Mom.

If you’re looking for real, emotional wedding photography in Worcestershire, then why not get in touch with me for a chat about your big day.

Why I Love this Photo

August 14, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

Even though I’m primarily a candid wedding photographer, meaning I prefer to photograph a wedding day as it unfolds, there is always time for Bride & Groom portraits and the reason I love this photograph is based on the fact that there’s a natural beauty to it along with a peace and calm that often happens when the Bride and Groom escape for this part of the day.

As I say to a lot of my couples, this often is the one part of the day where you get to re-connect together for a while before heading back to the party. As a Wedding Photographer in Redditch and the surrounding Worcestershire area, there are some fantastic venues and locations, and this photograph taken at Curradine Barns shows the little bit of heaven that exists in the venues garden area.

Bridal Preparation Wedding Photography

June 29, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

As a wedding photographer shooting bridal preparation wedding photography is one of my favourite parts of a wedding day. There is a palpable tension and excitement in the air that’s invariably offset with a bottle or two of Prosecco, a little music and for sure lots of giggles and good times!

Bridal Preparation Wedding Photography

Bridal preparation wedding photography is a great addition to the wedding day and offers an extra dimension for your wedding photographs and make for great memories to look back on in the years to come.

From hair, make up and first off glimpses of a bride in her wedding dress it’s a great part of the day to be part of and I always feel privileged to photograph that part.

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It’s perfect for a wedding photographer as it creates a mini bond with a bride along with other friends (and Moms of the Bride) there who are bridesmaids and/or maids of honour for the day. It gives me the chance to meet some of the major players in a wedding day and they can become accustomed to me as well.

As a potential bride even though the nerves are kicking in, having photographs of make up being put on and hair being done makes for great memories.

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Bridal preparation wedding photography for me is all about staying out of the way, letting the ladies in the room be comfortable with me there (very often I’m the only male in the room) and finding those memories of you getting ready. I’m also on the lookout for opportunities to photograph those small details which make up the day. Flowers, shoes, jewellery all make up part of those details.

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It’s also great for me as I can build a rapport with a bride and as I’m with you for the whole of your day – and usually quite close in attendance to you it helps to break the ice and make it easier to get the photographs you want.

Of course modesty is important and there are times when stepping out of the room is prudent. But it’s not just all about the people in the room, there’s always plenty to photograph such as a ladies make up bag, getting your make up done and those calming times when you’re having hair done.

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After the day has been done, there are so many moments that pass a bride and groom by and being able to capture moments such as bridal preparation adds to the reminders of the day.

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If you’re considering getting married and unsure about bridal preparation wedding photography I’d definitely recommend it. It’s inclusive in my full day wedding package, you can find out more about what I cover throughout your wedding day here.

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What do you want from your wedding photographer?

June 21, 2018 by Dave

It’s an intriguing question any prospective bride and groom may ask each other, but certainly one you should consider when making your wedding plans, what do you want from your wedding photographer and how do I book wedding photographers near me who are the right fit for the photographs I want?

In truth most grooms I’ve met aren’t actually that bothered and leave it to the bride to be to sort out the details and have little input to the discussion. Most couples I speak with have relatively simple needs, just a bunch of nice photographs of their day and nothing really too dramatic.

Wedding Photographers Near Me

Finding a wedding photographer near to you and that isn’t always required as most wedding photographers will travel where needed is often the perfect option as most may well have shot at the location you are planning on using, will be local enough to keep good time and be on hand close by for any meetings and discussions you may want to have with them.

Documentary Wedding Photographers

Personally these are the couples I get on best with. As a documentary wedding photographer I’m there to document your day, not to stage manage it or take control of it. It’s your day and as best I can I’d rather stay out of the way and find the photographs I believe tell the story of your day.

My aim is not to get in the way or demand your timeout your wedding day – if I can at all help it I don’t even re-arrange anything that’s going to be in a photograph, other than maybe small details photographed such as jewellery, shoes, the wedding dress and such like. If for instance, during bridal preparation the room we’re in is a bit of a tip, which hey, with everything going on they usually are – I won’t be going round tidying before shooting. It’s all part of your day and when you look back on your wedding photographs you’ll want to remember it is just as it was, not as a photo shoot location.

Formal wedding photographs

However a question worth asking yourself is do I want more formal photographs as every wedding photographer offers something different. If, for instance your day is heavily based on formal photographs which include a lot of group shots and bridal portraits, a documentary wedding photographer may not be a great fit for you.

Likewise if you want a good selection of pretty informal photographs that tell the story of your wedding day a fine art wedding photographer may not be the answer either.

I tell all the couples I speak with 6-8 formal wedding photographs is plenty for me! And invariably it’s enough for them on the day… if a couple were asking for 15 or 20 formal group shots I’d politely pass on their enquiry elsewhere, it’s just not for me as it’s not the style I shoot.

As it is a wedding day flies by and so it’s worth taking a few moments before you book a photographer near you to think about what’s important to you both and shop for your wedding photographer accordingly.

If you would like to find out more about how I photograph a wedding day and to enquire about my availability for your wedding date, I’d love to chat with you more… you can use the contact page to get in touch with me.

Ellie & Ben | Pershore Wedding Photography

June 16, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

Ellie & Ben’s perfect wedding day took place in Pershore, starting with their ceremony at the beautiful Pershore Abbey, before heading over the Angel in Pershore and a wonderful marquee wedding reception.

The rain clouds had gathered on the day and after around 3 weeks or so of perpetual sunshine, this was a bit of a disappointment, but by the time the ceremony was over and their guests headed over to the reception venue, the weather had improved and by 3.00pm the sun had definitely got its hat on!

Inflatable toys and other games were on hand to keep the kids (and grown ups) entertained and following speeches and their wedding breakfast Ellie & Ben spent the rest of their day with fantastic friends and family partying until well in to the evening with the help of a local (and friends of Ellie & Ben) live band and firepit to keep those out of the marquee warm and toasty.

Filzmoos, Austria | January 2018

January 26, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

We decided almost 12 months ago we were going to go for a ‘snow’ holiday somewhere. Somewhere we could unwind after the Christmas and New Year, giving us a time to chill out and relax and in truth do very little.

Filzmoos in Austria was recommended to us as the perfect place. A small town around an hour from Salzburg which albeit very popular with people who love skiing in Filzmoos, held a balloon festival in January with a ‘night of the balloons festival’ being the highlight, where lots of people gathered and the balloons were set up with the burners glowing bright in the dark lighting up the balloons. Unfortunately for us, this proved a bit of a wash out as it was too windy for the balloons to be set up… much to the disappointment of lots of people who had braved the journey in very icy conditions to see it.

Filzmoos was the perfect place just to relax and chill. We tried our hand at skiing which is certainly more difficult than it looks, my daughter had a couple of days in ski school and learnt the basics, however she wasn’t able to pass any of those new learnt skills on to my Wife or me! Still the sight of us spending quite a bit of time looking very awkward and falling over certainly kept us entertained.

So, will we go back – for sure! We’re already planning a trip next year when we can ski! It’s a great remedy after Christmas and with the people of Filzmoos being so accommodating as they are and the beautiful surrounding countryside there’s little reason not to!

As a documentary wedding Photographer using the camera through the week wasn’t top of the list but the little Fuji X100F I picked up just before Christmas was the perfect partner, and for sure it’ll be featuring in some of my wedding work this year.

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Top 10 2017 Wedding Photographs

January 11, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

Not so much a review as a pick of 10 of my favourite wedding photographs from this past year. 2017 has seen a range of weddings from smaller sized intimate celebrations through to large ceremonies and parties. As ever each wedding is unique and thoroughly enjoyable and it’s such great fun to work with the couples that choose me. It’s always such an honour to be asked and one I am always so grateful for.

2017 proved somewhat of a watershed for me changing camera systems early in the year, which is always a painful time for me as somehow I always end becoming a bit too connected with kit to do a job! I’ve been super pleased with what my new camera kit set up can produce and the quality is definitely visible in some of the favourite wedding photographs I’ve taken this year.

I do have some space left in 2018, so if you’re still on the lookout for your wedding photographer, then why not get in touch to discuss your wedding plans.

Winter Stop with the Df

December 19, 2017 by Dave Leave a Comment

Travelling home recently we stopped for a brief rest and whilst there the wood around us, shone bright with muted colours through the haze. Couldn’t resist taking a few photographs, although it was such a gloomy day the greenery and colours were a welcome distraction following the white out we’d had of the previous week.

All photographs taken with Nikon Df & 85mm f/1.8 lens.