Five minutes with... CHESTER-BASED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER JAINE BRISCOE-PRICE This issue, editor Kelly sat down with the lovely Jaine (https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk) for a catch up and to quiz her on finding the perfect wedding photographer for your big day. So Jaine, once engaged how would a couple go about finding the right photographer for them? Everyone has an opinion on what to do next – talk about total information overload! An important point to remember is that Instagram pages and websites will include the photographers’ very best work but do they show a venue like yours or tones you love, or real couples? Find a few photographers whose work you like and have worked at your venue or, hopefully in your area, then speak to them. Honestly, booking someone without at least a zoom is just crazy and leaves both you and the photographer open to problems! What should a couple ask during their first meeting? There are five questions that you won’t want to miss out. Find out whether they’ll travel that day or stay over and whether that cost is your issue. You’ll need to know if their coverage/hours cover their travel-time too. It’s also well worth asking whether they offer a pre-wedding shoot, and where that’ll be. Also, take note of everything included in the package you’re being offered, so there aren’t any surprises or disappointments. Finally, and crucially, if they’re ill, how will they cover your day? Is a planning meeting really necessary? Totally! You might think your photographer knows what you want but without a catch-up something might be missed – we’re not mind readers! Equally, something they feel is needed might not be overly important to you. I’ve recently heard of complaints where a key shot was missed (like an aunt over from Australia), so don’t let that be you. If it’s important, list it; but be careful to strike a balance. Don’t list every single shot needed or your imagery will become static and forced. What’s your top tip for the big day? Relax, enjoy and trust your photographer. What’s new with you? 2023 was an amazing year! After 25 years as a professional photographer, entering awards means the harder I try the better the imagery I can produce for you. The image shown here won image of the month with the Guild of Photographers and over the last year, they received 12,000 entries over five genres with the wedding category being highly sought after. In fact, this image is now one of 10 shortlisted for Wedding Image of The Year 2023, which makes me incredibly proud. THAT FUZZY FEELING Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards, has introduced its colour of the year 2024: PANTONE 13-1023, or to you and me, Peach Fuzz! Here at Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding HQ this annual announcement is always highly anticipated, as we love to see how the wedding industry will embrace each new hue. Last year, Viva Magenta flew and we saw it inspiring many a glorious styled shoot. Indeed, thanks to the hotlytipped colour-palette trend for 2024, we think it’ll be sticking around. We’re all loving this year’s reveal though. For us in the wedding industry, it’s a more traditional return to gentle pastels and with rusts and corals proving popular during the second half of 2023, we think Peach Fuzz will be welcomed with open arms. We can’t wait to see what the industry’s creatives do with it. AN UNBRIDLED PASSION FOR BRIDAL New Liverpool bridal boutique, Unbridled Studio, was founded by creative director Anna Vesty who has drawn upon her extensive experience designing for luxury readyto-wear and bridal brands. Seeing a gap in the market for a contemporary, multi-functional and versatile bridal collection, Unbridled Studio launched in 2023. Anna is joined by commercial director Ruth Malton who has more than 20 years in the fashion industry, working with several world-renowned brands. It was at iconic British brand Amanda Wakeley where Anna and Ruth met. Having celebrated their engagements at the same time, both set about planning their weddings within months of each other, which turned their working relationship into a true friendship. The brand’s unconventional and beautifully-cut styles allow you to customise your bridal look and make it as unique as you are. From modern bridal gowns to transformative layering pieces, Unbridled Studio offers cleverly-cut bridal pieces with multiple styling options. Together, Anna and Ruth ensure that their uncompromising passion for beautiful product, quality fabrics and expert cut is paramount throughout their collection. Prices start from £1,795 for bridal gowns and £695 for bridal separates. Find out more at www.unbridledstudio.co.uk www.annavestyphotography.com https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk 10
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