Pre Wedding Photos
Why have a pre wedding shoot before your wedding day? Many wonder what the point is with their wedding on the horizon.
Many couples book me as their wedding photographer well in advance - months, if not years before the big day. Most couples who book me for a pre wedding shoot also ask me to photograph their wedding so It's always nice to talk through the final details with a couple in person.
Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera
For many couples, having their photo taken can feel awkward and uncomfortable. I totally get it! I feel the same about having...
Some people you meet leave a lasting impression, and Paul and Debbie certainly did that! I knew when I first received their wedding enquiry that it was going to be an interesting one. Their wedding venue of choice is the stunning Portmeirion in Wales. I've been there a couple times before, so I know working there as a wedding photographer is going to be fantastic. The buildings and scenery are spectacular, whatever the weather! If possible, I like to meet the couple at the wedding venue for their pre wedding shoot. This allows me to have a look around, and we can have an idea of the best places...
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Vicky and Ramin to capture their pre wedding photography for them. Vicky is from London, a place that I love to work! I've had the pleasure of working as a wedding photographer a few times in London so far, and I loved every minute! I also worked along side a couple of London wedding photographers when I was making wedding films, and watching them do their job was an invaluable experience for me. It's so exciting to be able to capture such a special day for people, and to be able to travel around the country in the process just adds to the pleasure.
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I love engagement shoots, because I get a chance to meet a couple before their big day. It's a huge benefit to both myself and the engaged couple, as they get to see how I work with a camera. I can also see how the couple feel in front of the camera. Some people love it, constantly smiling and relaxed. Some are obviously less comfortable, which is good to know before the wedding day so I can reassure them that I will be capturing mostly natural photographs. I like to keep things as relaxed as possible, and to keep posing to a bare minimum.
When I met with Sandy and Jon for their pre wedding...