"Capturing Love and Laughter: Behind the Lens of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding Photographer"

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[!CDATA[Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding photographer, Alexi Lubomirski, recently shared insights into their engagement and royal wedding through a TikTok series coinciding with their anniversary. In the videos, Lubomirski discussed his journey to becoming their photographer and revealed a warning he received before entering Windsor Castle for the wedding. Guards cautioned guests to be mindful of their conversations as the world could lip-read them. During the wedding day photo shoot at Windsor Castle, Lubomirski aimed to capture candid and relaxed moments with the royal family. He sought advice from Harry on photographing the family members, emphasizing the need to be quick for Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. Lubomirski strived to create a more natural and informal atmosphere for the group portraits, using Smarties candy to engage the children and elicit genuine smiles. Following the group photo session, Lubomirski captured an intimate moment between Harry and Meghan away from the crowds, reflecting a sense of relief and joy after the ceremony. He recounted the spontaneity and beauty of the moment as the couple sat on the stairs, capturing a poignant black-and-white image. In his initial TikTok video, Lubomirski shared the surprise call he received from Kensington Palace to meet Harry and Meghan, leading to his selection as their engagement photographer. He opted for a less formal approach, starting the photo session inside Frogmore Cottage before moving outdoors on a picturesque November day. Inspired by a photo of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, Lubomirski asked the couple to recreate a similar moment, resulting in a widely viewed and cherished image. As Meghan and Harry celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on May 19, Meghan shared a heartfelt post on Instagram commemorating their journey together. The couple, who first met in 2016, got engaged in 2017 and exchanged vows on May 19, 2018. They now reside in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, embracing the next chapter of their love story.]]