Wedding photography is not an easy profession to pursue, you really have to have a passion to create something special for the couple. Claire Morgan has turned wedding photography into an art, Seychelles, Armenia, New York.. couples from around the world book Claire for her unique and award winning skills behind the camera. Claire took the time inbetween her busy schedule to answer 5 quick questions.

What made you decide to pursue wedding/engagement photography?
I saw an advert for an assistant for a wedding photography agency. I looked up their website and liked their style – very photojournalistic, lots of black and white, I felt my work could relate to that, although I had never photographed a wedding before. I went for an interview and got the job. After the first wedding I loved it. What I love about weddings is the different locations, and the fact that each one is completely different to the other. I love the joy and emotions and capturing those in each wedding. It give some great pleasure and I find all the different locations very inspiring.

Did you assist other photographers when you started out?
I assisted for about 2 seasons then slowely started on my own. After 3 years I went solo.

You have a very artistic and unique style, what inspires you?
My work has always been artistic, even before I started wedding photography. I come from an artistic family and I trained my eye from a very young age. I have always loved art and going to museums and exhibitions. At a younger age I loved Dali, Klimt, and photographers I always admired have been Edward Weston, Francesca Woodman, Cindy Sherman ….. my favourite wedding photographers are Elisabeth Messina, Joe Buissink and Gordon Jovic. I believe all their work says something and has meaning, besides being artistic. I try and do the same with my work. I strongly believe that images should show emotions.

Have you had a wedding thats really stood out for you, with regards to location
Yes. Last year I photographed a wedding in Armenia out of all places. It is a country I never thought I would visit and it was one fo the best trips I have any made. THe ceremony took place in an ancient monastery from the AD period, and it was gregorian armenian tradition with monks giving the ceremony. We also did a 5 day tour of the country which I documented for the couple, it was a fantastic trip and such an interesting country. It felt like being back in biblical times.

What lenses and camera do you use the majority of the time
I only use Nikon. I have 2 D700 bodies and usually have 2 different lenses on each. I love my prime lenses and mostly use the 50mm 1.4 and the 105mm 2.8. I will alternate between the 24-70mm and 14-24mm as a general lens, depending on the location and subject matter.

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