We hate having our photos taken! What do we do?
Well, you’re in the right place. I love working with couples like you, and I promise, you will LOVE your photos.
I work in relaxed and candid way, no posing, just fun, laughter, and real love. If you want to get used to me, you can also book a pre wedding portrait session with me.
How long do you stay on the day?
Unlike many photographers, all my packages include full-day coverage as standard (up to 12 hours). I’m there from prep, right through to carriages, so I won’t disappear before all the drunken antics, and hard partying! TBH thats my favourite bit.
What happens if it rains on the wedding day?
Enjoy the day regardless! Puddles can make some really fun photos. If there’s even a hint of rain in the forecast I always recommend picking up a few umbrellas in your wedding colours (you can easily return them if they’re not needed). I’ll also bring along a cute umbrella for the two of you, just in case.
Do we HAVE to have formal wedding photos?
Nope. Not at all, it’s totally up to you guys.
I’ll usually grab an ‘everybody photo’ straight after the ceremony before anyone’s found the bar. It’s quick, painless, and such a lovely thing to have as a reminder of everyone who saw you get hitched!
As for the more ‘posed’ group photos of your family etc, these can feel a bit more awks. There’s no pressure and we can totally skip them — but I’d suggest you have a few to keep the oldies happy!
To make it easier, I normally make a few shitty jokes to make you laugh (I hope). Plus the endless glasses of prosecco helps.
Will you give us directions for the couple photos?
Lightly. During your couple photos, we will go for a walk where I’ll guide you into good light and help you feel relaxed. I won’t bark instructions or make you hold awkward poses, I want to capture real connections.
It’s only if you don’t look like you love each other… I might ask you to fake it for a few mins! 🤣
How many formal photos should we have at our wedding?
I’d recommend a maximum of nine groups. Each photo can take around five minutes, because there’s always someone in the loo, at the bar or having a chat, despite being told they’re needed!
We’ll plan the list with the least amount of movements beforehand, and I’ll ask you to nominate a ‘responsible’ person (ideally not too drunk), who can usher along all stragglers so it runs smoothly.
When will we receive our wedding photos?
I’ll send over a few sneak peeks shortly after the wedding for you to post an update of your Facebook relationship status! 😉
Choosing the very best from thousands of photos takes a little while, so the full gallery takes a bit longer, and usually delivered within 6–8 weeks.
How will we receive our wedding photos?
You’ll receive everything via a beautiful and password protected online gallery, with its own app.
This makes it super easy to download, share, and show them off.
How do we get prints of our wedding photos?
My Redheaded Romance package includes an Italian hand-crafted album and large print of your favourite photo. Any other albums or prints can be arranged for you at any time.
However, you’ll receive full printing rights with your images, so you’re free to print them yourselves wherever you like.
Do you do videography
Whilst I might know my way around a camera, no I don’t shoot video. However, I I know some incredibly talented wedding filmmakers who I love collaborating with and would be very happy to recommend.
Do you work with videographers?
Hate them cough. No absolutely, I’m comfortable working alongside videographers. We’ll always coordinate so we’re not in each other’s shots or slowing anything down.
The only thing I’d suggest is allowing a little extra time for your couple shots as adding video naturally takes a bit longer, but everything chilled and flows well.
Should we go for two photographers, or one photographer and one videographer?
I might be biased… but if your budget means choosing between an extra photographer or a videographer, I’d usually suggest the extra tog.
Why? Wedding films are fantastic, however watching them becomes an occasion, occurring once, maybe twice a year at most. Whereas, you’ll see your photos every single day — on your walls, your phone background, your profile picture, everywhere!
An extra photographer means dual perspective, more of your guests captured, and more of the little moments and reactions you didn’t even realise were happening.
That said, there’s no wrong choice, either way you will have memories galore to look at for the rest of time.
Can we meet you before we book?
Of course. All my clients meet with me either online or in person before booking. You can also come along and meet me at one of the many wedding fares I exhibit at throughout the year. Keep an eye out on my socials to see when they are.
How do we book you?
You can fill out the wedding interest form, or contact me on [email protected].
I’ll then send you a link to make an appointment to discuss all your plans with me!
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