Our Apprentice says…

For this shot of the bride getting ready, I experimented with the angle until I could see her reflected both in the main mirror, and in the bevelled sections on either side. I had to be very precise with my positioning, but eventually I found a composition I was happy with. As I was shooting from an angle, Kate suggested an aperture of f/5.6 to ensure both of the bride’s eyes were in focus. Because the soft reflections give the image a dreamy feel, she also directed the bride to look down, to make her look more thoughtful, as if reflecting on the day ahead.