I was passing by the Catholic Cathedral in the centre of Saigon last week when I came across no less than 4 wedding shoots going on. It's peak wedding season in SE Asia and the B&G always have a pre-wedding shoot at photogenic locations. Images from these sessions are blown up and displayed around the wedding reception venue. These are full on fashion shoots with make-up/hair stylists, lighting, assistants etc.
The wedding ceremonies themselves also comprise of many set-up photos with the wedding 'stage' lit up with studio lights etc. Wedding photojournalism is not yet in fashion here!
The 'middle classes' spend about 3 times more in real terms than we do in the UK on their weddings and wedding photography.


