Michael South

Wedding photography

Words & images: Michael South

Looking for a wedding photographer who keeps things real and captures the true essence of your special day? Well, look no further, because I'm here to help!

Let me start by being upfront and honest with you, just as I believe in being with everyone I work with, especially potential customers like you. I'm not your typical high-priced, glitz and glam, strike-a-pose-for-10-minutes type of wedding photographer, that's not my style, nor what I enjoy, to be honest!

Instead, I'm a one-man show armed with my trusty camera, ready to capture the best moments of your life. I believe in keeping things natural and genuine. I'm not interested in dragging out the process in pursuit of some overly staged and unrealistic "celebrity" photo shoot wedding. After all, stress equals unhappy people, and unhappy people aren't exactly the most photogenic, right? So, here's my simple selling pitch: I aim to capture your wedding day exactly as it unfolds—no pretence, just pure authenticity. My favourite part of wedding photography is preserving those precious moments when people are caught off guard, whether it's the heartfelt greetings, warm hugs, tender kisses, or the joyous laughter of children. These unplanned, spontaneous moments create genuine happiness in the air. Of course, I also understand the importance of capturing those traditional group shots towards the end. They have their own charm, and I love a photo with people’s personalities on full display.

If you resonate with my approach and vision, then I'd love to hear from you! Please don't hesitate to drop me a line, and let's discuss how I can help make your wedding day memories last a lifetime.

T: 07807 042855

E: michaelsouthphotography@yahoo.com MichaelSouthPhotography

Fancy £20 just for filling in our crossword?

For your chance to win, send in your completed crossword to reach us by Friday 4 August 2023 to S40 Local, Studio 2, West Studios, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL or take a photo/ scan it to paul@s40local. co.uk

Across

1. Searching for girl after midnight in a mirror (7,5)

8. Convince using fist, say (7)

9. Mediterranean and Commonwealth island (5)

10. One of nine from Gustav Holst (6)

12. Merchant of Venice heroine (6)

14. Medway village, also in Suffolk (3)

15. The Big Apple lost direction and settled beyond Scotland (6)

17. It can be used on the eyebrow and paper (6)

19. She fronts a lifejacket (3)

20. Judge fur between London and Lincoln (6)

23. He will see every ball, but won't take part (6)

26. Garment cut in Greek or Roman times (5)

27. Pray Les will get herb (7)

28. Thoroughfare between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (3,5,4)

Down

1. Without it when entering, with it hopefully on leaving (4,8)

2. Australian wilderness (7)

3. Susie is responsible for the birth (5)

4. Blokes who go well with dolls (4)

5. Dance for underperformers (5)

6. Broken Croation city (5)

Address:

7. Ray made calls to onetime manager of three lions (3,9)

11. Herb mis-spelt use-by date (5)

12. They take physical exercise in public open spaces (5)

13. Sequence of train-drivers in reverse (3)

16. National Health Insurance (1,1,1)

18. Nicholas Cage played this Captain with his mandolin in 2001 (7)

21. Bird reportedly working underground (5)

22. Better in Southern France resort (5)

24. Carol found under the sea (5)

25. Visitors to Aviemore will see it run past (4)

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Congratulations to Gill from Cutthorpe who picks up the £20 prize for the last editions crossword.