5 minutes with...Marcus Bell from Studio Impressions

Bonjour mes amis

This week we round up our series of “5 minutes with…” interviews with Marcus Bell from Studio Impressions and I can promise you won’t be disappointed!

You only have to flick through the first few pages of any Studio Impressions album to be convinced that what you’re looking at are some of the most beautiful photographs you’ve ever seen. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s not even minutes into one of their initial consults that you know they understand how important your wedding day is – something which every bride-to-be wants to be assured of. I can promise that you’re search stops here!

Here’s what Marcus had to say during our 5 minutes…

In your opinion, what goes into creating the perfect picture?

The most wonderful thing about a picture is that it can say a thousand words in any language all within one image. The most important thing that goes into creating the perfect picture is the people within the image, people that have a wonderful story to tell and share. For me I’m blessed to always have wonderful people that allow me to tell their stories.

How long have you been a photographer & how/why did you start?

I’ve been photographing now for over 15 years and for the past 10 years I have been photographing professionally. For me I was very fortunate as photography was in the blood, I’m a third generation photographer and simply has always, and always will be my life. I love it and have the best job in the world.

What advice can you give to those who are camera shy?

Ensure that you have a photographer that enables you to completely forget about the camera. It can come down to connecting more with the person behind the camera then how talented that person may be as a photographer. Even though I take great pride in my ability as a photographer and the imagery I produce, I know 99% of our couples choose myself or Adam because of who we are as people then the ability we have as photographers.

The images you produce are always so honest, how do you achieve this time and again?

The honesty in the images truly derives from the people we are fortunate to photograph. We do take extra steps to build a relationship with our clients and as a result the couples invite us in to their lives, where they are just so open and inviting that they forget about that we even have a camera. As a result we capture the most interment and powerful moments in their lives that truly reflects who they are and how they felt during the wedding day. To be honest this is also where the true beauty in people lies and this is what we get to photograph the “real them”. It’s funny everyone asks do I only photograph beautiful people as everyone I photograph just looks radiating amazing. But truth be told my answer is always “Everyone is beautiful it’s always when you photograph the soul of a person you get to se the beauty in everyone”

Do you have any tips for keeping photos in good condition?

Getting professional advice is always so important and it is always worth spending a little more to ensure you are always getting a product that will last your lifetime. With photography there is so many ways to cut corners but what will look great today may not be the same in 6 months time. There are many tips to mention, but one tip is never to place an image directly onto glass within a frame, always use a spacer like a mat board. Choosing a reputable photographer and framer will ensure your memories will last a lifetime.

Obviously, I couldn’t blog about Marcus and his work without posting some of his images so below you will find a selection of those taken in the Hermitage Museum from his recent trip to St Petersburg…jealous yet?

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Victoria x