it's key to find a photographer you connect with
Finding the right photographer can be tough. Inviting someone into one of the most intimate and special days of your life is an incredibly personal thing. Loving the work they produce is also a huge part of it, but it's just as important to love how they produce their work. As in life some personalities click, and others don't, I promise I won't be offended if I'm not the right fit for you.
You love the work I’ve produced and want your wedding photos to look similar.
If you want a completely different look to what you’ve seen in my portfolio, I’m not the right photographer for you. Tastes are different and I won’t be every couples’ cup of tea. A friend may have sung my praises, or maybe I photographed your cousins wedding, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m the best photographer for you. If you happen to also adore warm, rich colours and beautifully soft light, and want a photographer who shoots with a candid feel - we’re likely a perfect fit!
Being in front of the camera may be a little out of your comfort zone, and posing really isn’t your thing.
I don’t have a set list of portraits I take at weddings, I focus on you interacting with each other naturally, capturing truly authentic moments. I may give a little bit of direction, but nothing posed or overly cheesy. This time can often be your first opportunity to properly talk and be present, so I like to step back for a little bit and simply capture you in your newlywed bubble.
You want a natural, honest documentation - the laughter, the tears, the joy, the fun.
I’m courteous with the camera and mostly grab shots without you even noticing. I don’t force moments or change your narrative. It’s those magic in-between moments I search for, the ones that can so often go unnoticed. It’s impossible to not sound creepy saying this, but I’m always watching, shooting moments you’ll reminisce and ones you may have missed on the day. I photograph the majority of the day as it unfolds, dedicating a portion to creating a beautiful record of your details, capturing some couples’ portraits, and grab some family formals too.
You want a collection of images that complement and reignite memories of the day.
I want to create photos that take you back. Whether it’s 10, 20 or 30 years from now, flicking through your images I want you to remember exactly how each moment felt. I imagine couples laying photos across the coffee table on an anniversary, showing their children, telling them about the silly joke Grandpa made that caused the whole room to erupt with laugher.
You’re looking for someone who plans diligently in the months before, allowing for a relaxed approach on the day.
I’m an organiser - the colour-coded planner and sticky note to-do list kind. I make sure I know the who, what, where and when of all my weddings ahead of time so I’m as prepared as can be on the day. So relaxed vibes all-round.
Being surrounded by, and spending quality time with friends and family, is a top priority for you.
There’s often a lot of focus on the material things at weddings, which isn’t really my style. I see weddings as a celebration of people, the couple, their love and their nearest-and-dearest. Every single guest in the room has helped shape you into the people that you are, the person that the other fell in love with, and that needs to be celebrated. Documenting the details is important, but my primary focus is the people.
You’re not afraid to twist traditions. If you have a CRAZY idea, you’re running with it!
Not a fan of cake, so it’s a cheese cake instead? Swapping the first dance for a first duet? Having your beloved dog as honorary Groomsman? Flower Grandmas scattering petals, because it’s a child-free day? Whizzing off to the reception on a vintage vespa? It’s YOUR day, so why not make it yours?
You want a photographer who you can just forget about (in the nicest possible way).
I can’t claim to have shot everything, but after 7 years I’ve photographed a whole lot. An array of venues and ceremony types, so many unique takes on tradition, and pretty much the whole weather spectrum (sometimes all in the same day). You can have confidence your memories are in safe hands, forget I’m there, and trust me to do what I do.
You want someone who is warm and friendly with guests, and aims to make everyone’s experience the best it can possibly be.
I love chatting with guests. The stories of how they came to know you are always lovely and it helps them feel at ease around me and the camera. Weddings can sometimes feel a little hectic and overwhelming, but my aim is to keep you and your guests relaxed, comfortable and laughing. Having been at more weddings than I can count, I know a thing or two, and I’m always happy to help. If the wedding party are nervously questioning how best to hold their bouquets, or which side to pin their buttonholes, I’m about and can reassure them!