ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

Drunk on love, joy and happy tears

Throughout the day I take an endless amount of storytelling shots that make you remember how that day felt, what the weather was like, the photos of your venue before we all partied hard, etc. 

I’ll arrive bright and early to settle in quickly and say hi to everyone before I start shooting. I want to make sure that everyone (especially you) is 100% comfortable and pumped for the day ahead. I love being able to capture the full day; from just before the dress goes on until just after the first dance. I don't really direct much during this part of the day. I’ll  occasionally suggest certain spots in the room that would be nicer lighting or give you a prompt, but  I never want to make you feel awkward or uncomfortable 

Throughout your day, I’ll be weaving in and out to make sure I catch every precious moment, including moments that went unseen. That quick kiss at the dinner table or tucking that loose strand of hair behind your ear. All the moments that make your heart flutter.

I like to take a hands-off approach when I shoot, blending in like a chameleon (except for when you want me to be the ringmaster herding everyone up for a shot). No cheesiness or forced poses that look like your 2009 Christmas photo here! 

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I work discreetly and efficiently. I don't want to stand out; I want to blend in and leave all the shine to the both of you. Your day will never be perfect; and that is the beauty of it. I want to capture the moments of imperfection; the tears, the quiet moments, the sneaky glances. When I capture weddings, my goal is to show the connection between you and the people you love. 

This is an approach to a typical wedding day; however, keep in mind that I absolutely love couples that go off script and take the path less traveled (not having a bridal party, skipping. a first dance, not having a reception). This is your day; let's make it all about you.

Then it’s party time! I love getting right onto the dance floor for some epic dance shots and for a cheeky lil dance too. I usually stay for about 30 minutes after the first dance so I can capture those fun moments!

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Then it comes to my favourite part - the couple photos. I will typically spend around 30 minutes on the photos of the two of you during the beautiful golden light. We will have about 5 shots that are more camera aware and then the rest will be authentic and candid. I will give you a few prompts. This is the only time that you are alone together during the day and I love being able to embrace that. I always encourage leaving 10 minutes after the photo session where you can both sit there and talk, without anyone around. I try to read the vibes from each couple to see what they are comfortable with – sometimes couples are less touchy-feely than others or want more direction than others. For the most part, this process is a collaboration between you and me, the biggest piece of advice to getting great photos, is to relax and embrace the process.

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Couples will either choose to have a first look, and do all of their photos prior to the ceremony so they have more time to hang out with their guests and enjoy the night, OR wait until after the ceremony to do the photos. I spend roughly 20 minutes capturing your bridal party photos. I do two different shots; traditional photos that are timeless and classic where you will be camera aware (looking at the camera), but also ones where you are candid, laughing, having fun and being authentically you (these are my favourite ones). 

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From there, typically I shoot family portraits. These photos are the most traditional that I deliver, I feel that they are timeless and beautiful and equally as important as the more artistic shots of the day.

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During cocktail hour, I will look for candid moments of guests interacting, possible tears from mum or dad, and you guys having fun with the people you love. I really just blend in here.

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During the ceremony I will not direct a single thing. This is your moment. You don't want a photographer telling you what to do! I document everything as it happens and try to get as many reactions from the people you love as possible.

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During dinner, I will usually eat when you eat, (as no one really wants  to see what they look like eating!). I never take long eating so don't worry about me potentially missing something. I am always ready with a camera on hand, just incase something funny happens  If you have speeches during dinner, I quietly move around to get shots of the speaker, your reactions, and family reactions.

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