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Welcome to the James Griffin Photography blog. Here you'll find real wedding stories, venue guides, photography tips and plenty of inspiration for planning your own wedding.

I photograph weddings with a candid, documentary approach, focusing on the moments that naturally happen throughout the day rather than turning your wedding into a photoshoot. From relaxed backyard weddings in Brisbane to celebrations across the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Tamborine Mountain and beyond, these stories are a look at the people, places and moments that make each wedding completely their own.

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How to Get Natural Wedding Photos When You Hate Being in Front of the Camera

If the thought of having a camera pointed at you for your entire wedding day makes you feel a little uncomfortable, you're definitely not alone.

I speak to plenty of couples who tell me they're awkward in front of the camera, don't know how to pose, or simply don't love having their photo taken. And honestly, that's completely fine.

You don't need to be a model, know your angles or spend hours practising poses before your wedding. You just need to be yourselves.

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