Trust me to capture the moments honestly so you can be yourselves
Be yourselves. You're here to tie the knot — not to worry about how the photos are going to look. Trust me to capture the moments honestly, and just enjoy every second of it.
Don't run!
This goes for both directions — up the aisle and back down it.
It's worth thinking about your wedding party and how long that procession is actually going to take. If you're leading with small children holding hands, give them the time and grace to do their thing — those are some of the best moments of the whole day. If you rush in with your party in front of you, I might not even see you until you're already at the front.
And if you run back down the aisle after? Well, you might just trip. And while I'm absolutely here for that... you probably won't enjoy it.
Walk. Breathe. Take it in.
Traditions
Wedding ceremonies are full of traditions, many are wonderful and timeless, and it will be worth considering any that are priceless to you and letting me know. Some exist purely because of social norms, and it should be OK to ignore these if they don't feel like you.
Have stormtroopers walk you down the aisle. Get your great aunt to perform a little ditty. Bring the family dog as ring bearer.
Whether it's a religious service or a civil ceremony, make sure it's right for you. It really is that simple.
Light is key
BUT IT'S NOT EVERYTHING - I'm always looking for how light shapes moments and if the opportunity arises, I'll capture them using the stunning light.
However, ceremonies often take place in beautiful old buildings that weren't exactly designed with cameras in mind. Dark churches, tiny windows, candlelight — I've seen it all. And honestly? Sometimes there's nothing we can do.
But here's the thing — it doesn't matter as much as you might think. A moment is a moment whether it's bathed in golden light or not. My job is to be ready when those moments arrive and make the most of whatever we've got. Sixteen years of doing this in every kind of light means I've got it covered
Soak it in
All that planning. All that preparation. It's all led to this moment — you've just said "I do" to your best friend, surrounded by every person who matters to you.
So don't rush it. Look around. Squeeze each other's hands. Let it land.
And honestly? The longer you soak it in, the more opportunities I have to capture that just married feeling — those raw, unguarded seconds that you'll want to look back on forever.
Restrictions
Some venues — usually churches — have restrictions on photography during the ceremony. It doesn't happen often, and I haven't experienced it much recently, but it's worth knowing about.
If it does come up, don't panic. I'll always make the most of whatever I'm given — restrictions just mean I get creative. If you're worried about this at your venue, get in touch and I can speak to whoever is delivering your ceremony.
My cameras are silent and I'm not about taking over the show — usually that's enough to put any concerns to rest.
Confetti!!
I bloody love confetti. But not all confetti is created equal.
Bold colours and big petals are the way to go — If all you have is tiny pale confetti it can just disappear in photos. If you want that big, joyful, chaotic shot, give your guests something that's actually going to show up.
As for how we do it — there are two ways. Either a walk through a confetti tunnel with guests lining each side, or you both stand in the middle and everyone absolutely goes for it at once. Which one we go for usually depends on the light and where we are — I'll always pick the option that gives us the best shot. Trust me on that one.
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