The Cake Tumble (almost) - Why I Love this Wedding Photo

Today's Why I Love this Wedding Photo extract is from Scott and Alison's amazing Bucks Wedding last year.

On several occasions over my 12-year wedding photography career, the wedding planner or venue manager has informed me that we will do a "mock cutting of the cake so you can get some nice pictures."

Each time I reply with the same thing; "It's OK, I'll photograph it in real-time as the couple cut the cake".

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I have no idea why a staged cutting of the cake is a still a "thing", it is always better in my mind, as a documentary wedding photographer, to shoot it as it happens.

It most cases, everything goes to plan, of course, but in some cases, a little helping in hand is needed.

Or two hands, as was the case for Scott and Allison whose cake would have been toast without those hands.

I hope you like this wedding picture.  I do.

It is a little humorous, but if you have spent time looking through my work, you will know that I thrive on emotion and humour at weddings.

After all, isn't that what it is all about?

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss your wedding photography requirements.

You may also wish to check out my Instagram page for more of my favourite wedding photos.

Kevin Mullins

Kevin is a documentary photographer and educator with over 800 weddings behind him, well over 1,000 students taught and a passion for honest, story-led photography.

He was the first Fujifilm ambassador for Wedding Photography, a lover of street photography, and co-host of The FujiCast photography podcast. Through workshops, online courses, and one-to-one mentoring, Kevin now helps photographers develop their own style—without chasing trends.

You’ll find him sharing work and thoughts on Instagram and YouTube, and—occasionally—behind a microphone as a part-time radio DJ. He lives in the Cotswolds, where he is a Black-Belt in Judo and British Judo Coach.

https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
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