The photographer’s point of view
We have been photographing weddings since 2012 and we know how we want to photograph them. As wedding photographers we need to know our couples. Both me and my husband want to be a part of your wedding day, we want to be like friends. We won’t achieve that if we don’t get to know you before your big day. We won’t photograph those crazy parties, like these ones at Brinsop Court, if we are total strangers (and we just don’t want to be total strangers!):
The right fit – the real story
One day I had two different brides asking about the same date – there was only about a few hours’ difference between the two emails. They were looking for their perfect wedding photographer.
I had to let them both know about the other couple also interested in their wedding date – and the ‘second’ bride got back to me and said… ‘so I guess because the first couple asked first, they get the priority’. Well, at the beginning of our photography career we would have said yes. And we would have made the worst possible decision.
It’s not really about the money, it’s not about ‘first come first served’ – it is, and it always has been, ABOUT THE RIGHT FIT. We really believe this makes a huge difference. And it is beneficial both for your wedding photographer and for you as a couple. Think about it. We focus on moments at weddings, we want you to ‘feel’ your photos – we capture all the fun, so what if a couple who wants 100% elegant and classy photos would book us? There is a chance they wouldn’t be happy with their wedding pictures.
The first chat – why is it so important?
The ultimate goal for us is a couple that is happy with their wedding pictures. That’s it. And have a think about you – you want to feel comfortable on your day. So there is a chance you might not want to book someone bossy.
You’ll spend a lot of time with your photographer
Also if you think about it – your wedding photographer will stay with you on your wedding day the longest. The makeup artists will come and go, the band will come and go, the celebrant or the registrar will be even quicker… but your photographer will be with you ALL THE TIME. So choose wisely.
The couple’s choice
You have to really like your photographer and feel comfortable – only then you will be happy, you will laugh a lot. This will result in those really happy, relaxed and beautiful wedding images. Just imagine your face in front of someone you like – and the same face in front of someone who makes you feel awkward… how does it look like?
The photographer’s choice
And from my point of view… whose portraits do you think I would prefer to create? Someone who cares about their wedding memories or someone who only wants ‘some wedding pictures’ because this is one of the things you have to think of when you plan your wedding day?
The result
So I’m meeting both couples. Remember – it’s not about who asked first – it is all about this good feeling – and that’s why this initial chat with your wedding photographer is so important.
Wedding photography mission
Wedding photography is more like a mission to us – we want to give the best collection of wedding images to our couples. Finding the right couple and the right photographer is key if we want to make this work. Are you ready to check if we are the right fit? Let’s chat!
