GABRIELLE MCMILLAN PHOTOGRAPHY Buckinghamshire-based wedding photographer Gabrielle offers a few invaluable tips. She tells us, “Make sure you like the photographer’s style and approach to photographing weddings and ask them about their experience. Ensure you feel comfortable around them which will enable them to photograph you authentically.” She continues, “Book a pre-wedding shoot, I promise this will help! It will enable you to spend some time with your wedding photographer and relax in front of the camera so you are completely at ease on your big day.” Gabrielle adds, “Take the time to go through the details of your day with your wedding photographer, it’s so important that they know what’s happening when, whether it’s a small or big wedding.” BOOK IT: 07776 191 514 | www.gabriellemcmillan.com www.facebook.com/GabrielleMcMillanPhotography www.instagram.com/gabriellephotos BECKY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY Berkshire-based Becky suggests booking a photographer whose work you like and consider hiring a second photographer. She tells us, “Your photographer should recommend you the opportunity to have a second shooter attend to capture the groom preparations, candid guest shots and details of the day. I highly recommend this because it’s a great way of capturing those special moments that the main photographer might miss while taking the couple portraits and group photos.” Becky suggests, “Give as many details about your day to the photographer including timings and suppliers. If you’re having a confetti picture then get more confetti than needed - this is because the more you have, the more you will see in your pictures, it ensures beautiful, natural photographs.” She continues, “Always have someone from the bridal party to call out names for the group shots. The photographer won’t know who is who, so to help, make sure you nominate someone that will know who is needed and when. Try to remember no loose hands, keep them in pockets or hold something (like the bouquets). Connect during the couple portraits by hugging, kissing and touching and enjoy those first moments as a newly wedded couple. Don’t look at the camera - natural images, whether silly or romantic, are important.” Becky suggests it’s worth considering the time that the sun sets if you want golden hour shots (the hour before sunset). “Is it a winter wedding? Are you getting married during summer in the middle of the day? Light is really important in photography, it can make the difference between a dynamic image and a flat one. If you want a certain ‘look’, consider the timings.” BOOK IT: 07964 096 493 | https://beckyadamsphotography.com www.facebook.com/BeckyAdamsphoto www.instagram.com/beckyadamsphotography 52
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