Desire Cocktail Bar Wedding Event

At the end of last month I had the opportunity to cover a wedding event at Desire Cocktail Bar, a last minute job that through me slightly out of my comfort zone.

The event was a celebration for the bar’s owner sister in law and her wife to be. Desire reached out and asked if I could step in that same night after their original photographer failed to respond.

I won’t lie — this kind of event coverage was something new for me. Weddings aren’t something I get requests for, and I being a repeat customer I didn’t want to let Desire down. But from the moment I said yes, my focus was completely on the brides and making sure their day was captured with care and honesty.

A lot of the guests didn't seem to be aware a photographer had been hired, that meant I had to adapt quickly, blending in, building trust and working subtly to make people feel comfortable enough for genuine moments to unfold. I found myself shooting from the edges, catching the little things without drawing attention, letting the day speak for itself.

In the end, the feedback from the clients was overwhelmingly positive. They loved the content and appreciated how I handled the day — especially given the short notice and the delicate balance needed to capture something so personal.

This job really helped me with my professional career, giving me the chance to experience something new and challenging that I can now walk into with more confidence the next time one comes up.