As a Yorkshire Wedding Photographer and a pretty typical Virgo, preparation is one of the keys to a successful wedding shoot. I spend all day with my couples, usually arriving with the groom at around 9am and not leaving until 9pm in the evening. Getting ready for such an intimate relationship takes time and as such, the wedding pre-shoot is totally essential.Usually about 4 weeks from the big day, I'll get together with my couples to help plan their schedule and talk through their group shots. We'll always start with a cup of Java or a cheeky beer first to catch up on their news. It's often been 18 months since I have seen the bride and groom so a good old natter helps to break the ice and re-connect.
Once we've discussed the finer points of the day and how I will make sure that EVERYTHING goes exactly how they wish it to, we will head out and do some photography. Regardless how playful a couple are, there are always going to be a certain amount of nerves about being photographed. The pre-shoot session is a perfect opportunity for me to get my clients totally relaxed, feeling super confident and also establishing that level of trust that I need to create the type of images that will go into their finished album. In this respect, I've designed my pre-shoots to gradually introduce the camera and once the comfort is there, I can then work more specifically on certain poses - or positions being a better word. My clients always feel much better about the photography once we've finished the session and this then paves the way for a really successful shoot on their special day.
The images from the collage above are typical of my pre-shoot sessions.
All of my packages include a complimentary wedding 'signing board' and perfectly replaces the traditional signing book that nobody seems to sign these days unless Aunty Enid takes it from table to table.
To see more examples of Insight's unique approach to wedding photography, please check out my portfolio.
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