My Style
A typical wedding day
what is it that I actually do? how do I APPROACH a wedding day and what can you expect from me? At the heart of everything I do, I like to focus on telling your story the way it happens, I let the day unfold naturally and try to intervene as little as possible. I decided, being a visual person to just show you how CERTAIN parts of the day look for me and what I get up to!
Getting Ready
I like to start the day with getting ready, typically I arrive around 1 hour before you leave for the ceremony, this allows me the time to get to know your crew and for them to get to know me. I don’t dictate during this portion of the day and just document the story as it happens. Sometimes couples like me to photograph details and specific moments ( like first looks with parents/bridesmaids etc) so if that’s the case I just ask couples to let me know that they would like this captured so I don’t miss it! I also like to build the storytelling at this stage of the day so don’t mind me if I pop outside to get some more images of the scenery! If you’re planning on giving gifts to your other half, I ask that you leave opening these until I arrive ( I know it’s hard to not open them the moment you wake but it’s so lovely to be able to document your reaction while opening them!
The I do’s
The reason why we are all here, you’re about to do the thing and say those magic words in front of your most important people that will make you a married couple! Each ceremony is DIFFERENT but no matter what way you are getting married i aim to be discreet and respectful during this portion of the day.
You did it!
At this stage, i like to give couples some time with their guests so that they can excitedly hug it out and squee over the rings and outfits! Even if they DIDN'T plan it, most couples will end up doing some sort of RECEIVING line, if you’re planning on having confetti after the ceremony just give me a heads up so i can get into position
Your crew
depending how much travel is needed to get to the reception i like to get any formal family images done at this point in the day, we spend around 15-20mins on these before everyone starts making a beeline for the Bar! This is one of the only parts of the day where i will ask everyone to look at the camera and smile, i might throw some fun curve balls in to mix it up for you!
Just the two of us
depending on timings of sunset and available light i usually go straight into a bit of time for just the two of you for your couple portraits. i ask that you give me at least 30mins for these, and i can’t say it enough the more time you are able to invest in this portion of the day the better your images will be. We usually explore the grounds of your venue or another location if that’s what you have planned. we go on a little adventure, have a giggle and give you the time to just enjoy some breathing space together
Did he just say that!
Time to be called for dinner! At this point if speeches are happening i document all the terrible jokes, embarrassing stories and cheers from your guests. i practice my stealth ninja moves during this part to get the best reactions! if you are cutting a cake we’ll also photograph that as it happens naturally
Party time
Its time to let your hair down and hit the dance floor! i love this part of a wedding, there is a shift in the vibe of guests and everyone is super happy and ready to throw some shapes on the dance floor… and i will be right there with you, i love a good boogey!
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