Your East Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 30)

56 uptherighttreephotography.co.uk jonathanflintphotography.co.uk firetreephoto.co.uk firetreephoto.co.uk yvonnelishmanphotography.co.uk yvonnelishmanphotography.co.uk uptherighttreephotography.co.uk HOW TO… will take the worry out of your day and will help you to relax in front of the camera.” – Graeme “The right person will understand you and they’ll be excited by your day. Great photographers will add to your experience, telling the story in the best way for you.” – Daniel “Check out the image variety in their portfolio. Does it have a balance of candid and formal images from the bridal prep through to the speeches and first dance? You want every element documented so make sure they capture all of it equally well.” – Kyra “When searching, look for the images that you love, follow them on social media and request to see full galleries. This way you can gauge consistency. As photographers we tend to put our hero shots on our websites to showcase our best work.” – Jonathan “Read testimonials and call them rather than emailing them for information. By speaking to them you’ll establish if they sound like your kind of person. They’ll let you know if you’re the right fit for each other and if not, recommend someone who is.” – Yvonne GET USED TO BEING IN FRONT OF A CAMERA “A pre-wedding shoot is where you can go out with your photographer to have a few hours getting to know them. You’ll be able to view the images from this session and be confident and more comfortable being snapped. Seeing the results will ultimately let you work the camera better on the day.” – Jonathan “Many couples worry about the portrait shots as they feel silly and awkward but you’ll be looking fabulous in possibly the most beautiful and expensive outfit you’re ever going to wear, so some awesome portraits would be cool wouldn’t they? An engagement shoot a few months before will help you to know what to expect on the day. You’ll end up with some fab images for wall art, save the dates and as keepsakes to remember just how awesome it was to be engaged.” – Yvonne GET THE BEST SHOTS “My top tips for getting the best shots are: ❤ Don’t go too heavy on the make-up, you want to look like you ❤ Break in your heels. Shoes pinching your feet will drive you nuts and it’ll show on your face ❤ Give yourself plenty of time. You want to chill and have a fab day not be worried that things are running late ❤ If you’re planning a summer wedding speak with your photographer about having all or some of your portraits later in the day when the sun isn’t so strong ❤ Choose music that encourages people to get up and dance. This will create a great atmosphere that will come across in your pics.” – Yvonne “Be relaxed and go with your photographer and any ideas that they suggest. They shoot lots of weddings so they’ll be able to come up with many different ways of getting the best from the venue and the people on the day.” – Jonathan