A pre-wedding shoot can help you get comfortable in front of the camera, which will come in handy on your wedding day! It also provides a great way for me to get used to working with both of you before the big day arrives. Not only does this mean more time spent getting photos captured but it also means you’ll be more familiar with how both parties interact with each other which makes capturing those special moments even easier!

You don't want someone that’s a complete stranger directing you on your wedding and causing unnecessary anxieties. If you are still not convinced about it, here are a few more reasons why you may want to consider it.

Before your big day we will have a super informal meeting/coffee chat. I welcome as many catch ups as possible because then it will feel even more natural having me at your wedding. Having an engagement shoot is a great opportunity for you & your partner to really get a feel for how I work, how I take photographs & what to expect and it will give you chance to build up a relationship with me which on your big day will ensure you feel at ease with any directions you get and generally having me around. It’s really important to build those meaningful and trustworthy relationships before your wedding day - it means I know what kind of couple you are, exactly what you are after and you know that you can trust me to get the type of photos you want.

It’s not every day that you have a photographer following your every move taking pictures of you! Couples who have done this tend to feel more relaxed in front of the camera on their wedding day and this means that instead of worrying about being photographed they can get on with enjoying the day, which is surely, what all couples want to do! It’s a perfect solution for shy, unconfident or anxious couples. Doing this also means you can practice poses you have in mind and that you will be happy come wedding day. It will also help you feel more comfortable getting up close and personal with your partner in front of the lens. This often will not feel natural having someone in your personal space photographing more intimate moments, but it can really help with this.

Plus we keep it fun and ensure its always full of laughter!

I really do believe that in life generally (but also during the wedding planning process) that taking time out to appreciate the person you love is so important. Life can be so busy and what better way to spend an hour or two than taking some time out from everyday life to just be together. It’s unlikely that you’ve done something like this together as a couple, documenting your everyday life is just as important as the other milestones in your relationship. Couples these days rarely have more than the odd selfie together, which seems such a shame, this is another reason why a pre-wedding shoot is such a lovely thing to do. Plus you’ll get some nice photographs to display in your home too!

Ultimately I would always urge and recommend you to really just go for it and enjoy the process because at the end of the day this will only happen once. I will never make you do anything that will make you both feel remotely uncomfortable and I’m there to do what is best for you!