Your Wedding Day

and how I approach it …

Morning prep01.
the ceremony02.
group shots & portraits03.
Your reception04.

On the morning of your wedding day

When booked for the full day I typically arrive two hours before your wedding ceremony commences. This is a great opportunity to capture your wedding preparation as it unfolds, getting those gorgeous serene moments as you get ready, as well as taking photos of all your wedding details that are important to you before the day takes its toll. I’ll capture those wonderfully intimate moments of you with your family members and the rest of your wedding party, as well as all those nervous and excited ‘butterflies’ moments along the way! TIPS- 1. Have your special details out in one place ready for me to photograph. 2. Try to keep as much natural light in the room as possible. 3. Keep your room uncluttered- even if that means having a separate room to keep things in so that the main room stays nice and clear and easy to move around in. 4.Aim to be ready and in your wedding outfit before you need to be to allow time to capture some moments before the ceremony.

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How I capture your ceremony

I’ll then move on to capture your venue, the ceremony area and your guests as they arrive and interact with each other. Then there’s those stunning shots of you/ both as you walk down the aisle, and those exquisite moments of affection when you first see each other and when you say your vows. I aim to be able to move around a little during the ceremony to capture different angles however this is often not possible during shorter legal ceremonies or some religious ceremonies in which case I’ll remain in one spot to ensure the least disruption possible- some people performing the ceremony will have certain rules so always best to check beforehand! If you have paid for a second photographer I will ask them to capture a different angle of the ceremony this ensures no key moments are missed.

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Keep it simple

Most couples book me because they want a relaxed experience and a stylish aesthetic, that being said, of course I offer family photos and feel this is a really important part of the day to many people. Especially parents and grandparents who will likely want these photos for their walls. If you hate the idea of standing around and smiling, try to keep your list of groups number low- aim for less than 10 where possible, and personally I feel a full group photo isn’t worth it, as it’s rarely a simple shot to get, there are usually people who’d prefer to hide and it is pretty tricky to get everyone in. Key people would be close family on either side, and your wedding party. We can be more relaxed with your wedding party photos- from fun smiling, movement shots to something arty and editorial. It depends a lot on the vibe from you and your friends, the weather and the amount of time we have to capture them.

When it comes to the all important photos of just the two of you there’s a few key things to consider- 1. splitting the session in to two smaller sessions for instance one after your group shots shortly after your ceremony and another later in the evening after your meal and before your dancing. The reason for this is so that you a) don’t have to be away from your guests for too long- and also don’t miss out on the best drinks, sunshine, canapés and socialising. and b) get the opportunity to catch any pretty light that might manifest later in to the afternoon/ evening. 2. Lots of movement to combat any nerves/ awkward posing- I will give you prompts if I feel you would benefit from them, I’ll also aim to get you in to some nice light, but mostly I’d love your special wedding photos to feel natural and authentic! Fell free to chat to me before hand if there’s anything special or a certain vibe you hoped to incorporate in to your portrait session!

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All the candids, all the fun

Ah I love capturing candid moments, the emotions, the laughter, the unexpected, and all the things you may not notice whilst you’re busy having fun!
When I’m not busy noticing and capturing those moments, I’ll be documenting all the details you so carefully chose in your reception area before everyone sits down to eat. The speeches- reactions to speeches are some of my fave photographs to take at a wedding day- as you’ll see in my portfolio and instagram! I’ll often be laughing out loud along with you all, or holding back tears at the heartfelt parts! Now- your dance floor! I love a vibrant dance-floor, I used to work in Ibiza years ago and can navigate a dance floor better than most! It’s usually best to have a first dance even if you’re a bit nervous, as it encourages everyone else up on to the dance floor too! You can always pre warn your wedding party to be up and dancing as soon as you give them the signal so you are only up on your own for enough time to get a few good shots you both! I will always say goodbye before I leave- usually after I feel I’ve got plenty of dance floor shots wherever possible- and I’ll check you haven’t got any last photo requests before I go! TOP TIP- Throughout your wedding day try your best to stay close to your new spouse- it really helps to be able to capture those natural moments of you both if you are close together plenty!

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