FROM GETTING READY TO DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY; THESE ARE THE MOMENTS I LOOK FOR
GETTING READY
Let’s start with getting ready. This is a super crazy time; lots of laughs, probably some tears. There could be a huge crew or just yourself and your beloved. I tend to take a hands-off approach. I may direct you to better lighting or move clutter and I will encourage you to let the emotions flow. Other than these subtle touches, I let everything unfold without direction.
ARE YOU DOING A FIRST LOOK?
I do have a favourite way to have a first look unfold that I am happy to share with you and help set up. During this moment, I try to slow things down. I want you to feel everything. I want you to be fully present. I don’t want you to hide the tears—let them flow. It’s wonderful to see you laugh nervously and feel all of the feels. In my books it’s all ok. Just be there, in the moment. My style here is purely documentary. I want you to look back on these photos and remember every emotion.
THE CEREMONY
I mostly take a documentary style approach to weddings. I love capturing the aisle walk. If you haven’t done a first look yet, I will ensure I capture your faces the moment you reach the bottom of the aisle. Throughout your wedding ceremony I will be floating around, capturing all of the meaningful moments as they unfold. As you walk back down the aisle, I will slow you down. I want you to take a moment to absorb the pure excitement and joy that is flowing from your guests. Then I will borrow you—just for a few minutes to capture those “holy crap we just got married!” vibes.
WEDDING PORTRAITS
For wedding portraits, I will help you find a good location or spot for your family photos. We’ll work through the important family photos, then move onto your wedding party and then finally to just you as a couple. These are your first photos as a married couple. I will do a loose pose for several but I much prefer for a couple to just interact—touch, kiss, laugh, snuggle and just be together.
THE FIRST DANCE
Your first dance together as a married couple. It’s pretty special and kinda scary. Have you been putting in the time to choreograph an amazing dance? Let me know ahead of time so that I can ensure I am in the right place to capture all of your epic moves. But you know, holding each other close and laughing at private jokes is pretty spectacular too. I will be moving around, capturing these moments from all angles.
THE RECEPTION
The final piece of your day. I rarely direct anything and spend my time capturing the stories that are unfolding. During cocktail hour I mix and mingle; snapping interactions as they happen. When you eat, I eat, but if you have speeches during dinner, I will quietly capture your speaker and your reactions. When it’s dance floor time, I capture your significant dances and then love to stay for the first couple of dances once your dance floor opens and starts to fill. Then I will slip away and leave you to celebrate your amazing day with the people you love.
