the benefits of a pre-wedding shoot
Hello beautiful people! If you're wanting a bit more info on pre-wedding shoots, you've come to the right place.
Pre-wedding shoots have become increasingly popular in the UK over the years and honestly... I am so for it! 😍
It's a great chance for me to meet my lovely couples before their big day and it's a great chance for you to have a little practice prior to the wedding to feel more confident in front of the camera.
Charlotte & Ben at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
Charlotte & Oliver at Hackness Grange, Scarborough
Kelly & Michael at Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire
Story Telling:📖
Not all pre-wedding shoots have a story behind the choice of location but some of you lovely folk may opt to choose the location you got engaged, your venue or somewhere you often visit for walks and just love love love.
Having photo's at a location that means something to you both will mean your pre-wedding photos will always hold a special place in your heart even if they aren't your official "wedding" photos. It's also a great idea to bring along the little ones, props or your doggo to a shoot to get the most out of your session and have come cute family photos at the same time! So not only do you have practise prior to the wedding but you also have some killer shots to use as invites/save the dates or for your wedding website.
The benefit of choosing your wedding venue for your shoot is that you can feel the excitement of the fricking wedding day ahead! This also gives me the chance to scout out some perfect locations for photos on the big day and sense of familiarity to the venue if it's one I have yet to visit.
Paige & Tom at Hooton Pagnell Hall, South Yorkshire
Laura & Lloyd at Leeds Liverpool Canal
Get to know me: 📸
Pre-wedding shoots are an excellent opportunity for me to get to know you guys a little and for you to get to know me a little too!
Establishing a connection beforehand helps both parties feel more comfortable, ensuring a smoother experience on the actual wedding day. It also means
In many cases, couple can often feel anxious or shy to be in front of the camera however by the end of the pre-wedding shoot, they simply feel like they worried over nothing!
Jerry & Sarah at Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham
Paige & Tom at Hooton Pagnell Hall, South Yorkshire
Emeline & Kyle at Private Estate, Nottingham
Nicoletta & Matthew at Golden Acre Park, Leeds
Save The Date:💌
The beauty of pre-wedding shoots photos is that many couples opt to use them for their save-the-date announcements or even thank you cards creating a personalized and heartfelt way to invite and appreciate their loved ones that have shared memories with the couple. Nowadays, couples opt to bring along their children or furry friends to be captured in the moment to show all the family unit within their household and they usually steal the show let me tell you! 😉
Nicoletta, Matthew & Link🐶 at Golden Acre Park, Leeds
Charlotte & Ben at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
Beth, Matt & Bertie🐶 at Clumber Park, Nottingham
Practice For The Big Day:💒
Pre-wedding shoots can be seen as a practice run for posing in front of the camera before the couples big day. This experience can help alleviate any nerves, anxiety or discomfort, allowing the couple to feel more at ease when it comes time for the official wedding photos. During the pre-wedding shoots, couples have the opportunity to speak with their wedding photographer in person to communicate whether they have any personal preference into particular shots they wish to capture on the day or any questions that may arise on the day of the pre-wedding shoot.
Top Tip: Communication with your chosen wedding photographer is key! 🗝️
BENEFITS:
Candid Connection:
Pre-wedding shoots capture genuine moments of connection, laughter and love between the couple. The relaxed setting between the couple and the photographer allows for candid expressions of love, creating images that reflect the natural awe of the relationship. Photographers like myself encourage laughter within these shoots to capture candid moments, these truly make the most heart-warming expressionate photos to cherish 💕
Smiles all round from Charlotte & Oliver at Hackney Grange, Scarborough
All the laughter from the gorgeous Becky & Callum at Beningborough Hall, York
Memorable Keepsakes: 🥰
When couples receive their photos, these images become cherished keepsakes. Couples often find joy in looking back at these images, reminiscing about the time on the pre-wedding shoot and often get excited with the lead up to the big day. Couples love to also show them off with friends, family & on social media to again express the love they have for one another. Plus I love to see couples show off their photos as it gives me as a wedding photographer a sense of appreciation that they love their photos as much as I do! 🙌
Abigail & Christopher
Laura & Lloyd at Leeds Liverpool Canal
Callum & Becky at Beningborough Hall, York
Emeline & Kyle at Private Estate, Nottingham
Combined Albums: 📔
Combining your pre-wedding photos with your wedding day photos into one single album is a beautiful way to show the couples love story unfold, this not only adds depth and richness to the overall story but allows you to showcase the couple's love from engagement to marriage. . Ahhh! 💕
Pre-wedding shoots have trended over the years; they have become an important part of the wedding experience, offering couples a chance to capture the essence of their love story in a meaningful and beautiful way. Pre-wedding shoots allow for a more relaxed approach to being in front of the camera lens, getting to know your chosen wedding photographer better whilst creating lasting memories to cherish.
If you have any questions or wish to book a pre-wedding shoot, feel free to get in touch! 🥰
Peace & Love
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