Wedding Day
So, what actually happens on a wedding day ?
If you haven’t been behind the scenes of a wedding recently, let me help you
For a one o clock wedding, I will get to your house or hotel by eleven o clock. That gives me time to photograph your dress, shoes, flowers, etc while you get hair and make-up. It’s a good idea if the Bridesmaids get ready before the Bride, so when I take shots of you getting sewn up, the bridesmaids look the part.
Before leaving for the church, I will take photographs of family members and any friends that have wandered in for a look !
I try to be at the church a half hour before you arrive. This is to photograph the Groom, Bestman and any Groomsmen. I also check with the musicians so the music is set up when you arrive.
As you arrive, all hell breaks loose ! Since I have seen many weddings, I can help direct the action. I will help arrange you before you enter the church, then go ahead to cue the music. Once you begin walking up the aisle, forget about me, you’ll have plenty on your mind !
Remember to walk slowly up the aisle, it’s not a race and everyone wants to see you. Surprise, surprise !
Your beloved should be waiting for you ! Then the priest takes over to perform the cermony. I will be moving around shooting from all angles, covering as much as I possibly can.
After the wedding mass, I’ll photograph you signing the registry, then a few photographs at the altar. Then I set you up for your walk down the aisle. Again, take your time, everyone has come to see you and wish you well, so give them a chance !
I can do a big group shot either in the church or outside, depending on the location and the weather. After you have shook everyone’s hand and kissed people you barely know, we can get family pictures easily done before they leave for the bar !
Now the fun begins. You can relax and together we’ll produce some great images of you and your new husband and the bridal party. Usually, we can go to a scenic location, a lake, mountain or beach before the hotel. Obviously, this depends on where you are getting married but I can do a lot with limited resources. I have done some of my best work when my back is to the wall !
Once at the hotel, take a break and another drink. When you’re ready, we can get some cake shots and a few more cosy shots of just the two of you alone.
A great idea is to get a group of friends together, his and hers, it makes a fabulous double page spread in the album.
Remember, I am there to photograph your day as it unfolds, so feel free to tell me exactly what you want. It’s especially important to get some photographs of any older family members, time passes so quickly !
Some couples give me a detailed list of all the photographs they wish to have, other couples leave it entirely to me.
Remember, it’s your day, so it’s an opportunity to do it your way.
Call me and we’ll see what we can do together.