The Booking Process
Please get in touch via my contact page to check that I’m available for your date and feel free to ask any questions which might be helpful for you. Whether you are keen to book me, or still deciding, I’d love to organise a 20-30 minutes Zoom call to say hello - it would be lovely to find out a wee bit about you both and your wedding day plans and I can take you through my process.
If you’re happy to go ahead with booking me - yay! - I will officially secure your date following payment of a non-refundable booking fee.
Between booking and the wedding day, feel free to get in touch if and when you need to. I’m happy to chat through any questions and always delighted to recommend other suppliers if you’re still on the hunt for MUA, florists, caterers etc…
Between 2-4 weeks before the wedding day, I’ll organise another call with you so we can iron out any last details. I will also send over a wedding questionnaire which helps me organise timings/ requests for group photographs and any other useful information to help the day run smoothly! The final payment is due a week prior to the wedding date at the latest.
2. The Wedding Day
For a full day wedding I usually arrive at the venue around 2 hours prior to the ceremony. This allows plenty of time to capture all the morning fun with your nearest and dearest, the outfit details and the pre-ceremony excitement.
The period between the ceremony and dinner is the best time to capture your preferred group shots. Whilst there is no obligation to do group shots, I always find that couples cherish some of these photos most. But lets not take all day on them! I want to keep this part of the day as easy and stress free as possible, so before the wedding I’ll ask for a list of group shots you would like so we’ve got that all organised. I recommend a maximum of 15 to keep it short and simple.
Depending on the time of year, and the mood of the weather, I like to split the couples photography across two parts of the day if the couple are keen. The reception can be a great time to head off together, enjoy some downtime after the ceremony and bask in the joy of being newly weds! It’s all fun and games here. There won’t be any awkward posing and I won’t be encouraging you to do any overly romantic gestures you’re not comfortable with. I’m here to capture you being yourselves together, authentically and honestly. The period between dinner and the evening party is another great time for a wee bit of couples photo fun. You’ve eaten great food, had a couple of drinks and perhaps at your most relaxed during the day. Let’s go catch that beautiful evening light. Both sessions can be kept short and sweet so you can get back to the party!
I usually stay until the first few evening dances, or until I feel I’ve captured a range of fun evening shots.
3. Your Photography Gallery
Within the week following your wedding day, I will send around 30 sneak preview photos via an online gallery so you can see some epic memories from the day.
Between 4-6 weeks later you will receive the full gallery. For a full day, this will be a minimum of 500 lovingly curated photographs showing the story of your day.
Your online gallery is password protected and only you, and whoever you share the password with can access the gallery. It’s a great way to share the photography with friends and family. You can download photos from the gallery and there is also a print shop with the option to order an array of different sized prints. Perfect for family gifts, especially at Christmas time.
4. Other FAQ
We’re not that comfortable being photographed, how can you help?
I can assure you that 99% of my couples say this to me in our initial Zoom call. Do not feel alone! Choosing the right photographer is really important here - how you feel with your photographer can really impact how comfortable you feel being photographed. It’s really important to me that we get to know each other a little so that you can feel at ease with me being part of your day. Afterall, your photographer is one of the suppliers you will spend the most time with on your wedding day. I will organise 2 Zoom calls with you prior to your wedding which gives us a great opportunity to chat all things weddings but also have a wee friendly blether. If you want a bit of practise in front of the camera, you can book in a fun, laid-back couples shoot with me in a location of your choice.
My style is very much about capturing people in an honest, authentic way which best reflects you both as a couple. With some gentle guidance, I want you to feel like you can be yourselves in front of the camera.
What is your photography style?
I work in a documentary style when photographing weddings, which means I photograph things as they happen, in an unobtrusive way, to create a realistic and honest photographic story of the day. My editing style is natural, to reflect the true colours and the real ambience of the day. I take great joy in creating carefully considered compositions which brings an element of beauty to my work.