Here is a selection of Q&As from Your East Midlands Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@youreastmidlands.wedding
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Picture Perfect
Q | We're both a bit camera-shy and anxious about photos on our wedding day. Can you offer us some advice? |
A | Elena and Yury says: Feeling camera-shy is normal, especially on such an important day! As experienced wedding photographers, we've worked with many couples who have felt the same way. A professional supplier can make you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. So schedule an engagement photo session to get to know the team and their shooting style while allowing you to practice being in front of the camera in a more relaxed setting. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to build trust, which can make a big difference on your wedding day. We strive to be as unobtrusive as possible during the wedding, capturing candid moments and emotions. We'll also provide gentle direction and guidance when needed, but we will always focus on capturing genuine moments and expressions. This is key to feeling more confident in front of the lens. Your wedding day is about celebrating your love; we aim to capture that authenticity in your photos. Your photographer should support you every step of the way to ensure you have a beautiful album filled with memories to cherish for years to come. |
Elena and Yury, Elen Studio Photography
Picture-Perfect Photography
Q | We're very conscious of having our photos taken; what advice can you share with us? |
A | Gina Fernandes says: Choose your professional wedding photographer wisely by shopping around and asking for recommendations. Once you find a photographer who's style you like, contact the supplier to get a feel for them as a person as this is the perfect opportunity to see if you feel comfortable with the photographer. Check out their full galleries rather than just their best photos, and see if they have photographed similar weddings to what you're planning. If you've booked a documentary wedding photographer like me because you want natural photos, please put your wedding Pinterest board in the bin. Comparison is the thief of joy and causes people not to like their wedding photos. If you have your heart set on a specific photo/look, discuss it with your photographer in advance. It all comes down to choosing your photographer wisely, a style that matches your outcome and a lot of communication with your chosen wedding professional. Have a timeline for the day and plan travel times between venues if needed before discussing this with your photographer. If things feel rushed and the timings are unrealistic, it will show in photos. It's incredibly overwhelming to receive hundreds of images from your wedding day with the chance that you're in 75 per cent – go easy on yourself as you won't look picture-perfect in every single one. You'll get hundreds of photos for a reason, so you can choose and print off the ones you adore. Have a pre-wedding shoot, as it's excellent practice and will help you get to know your photographer while preparing you to receive a photo gallery of yourself. |
Gina Fernandes, Gina Fernandes Photography
Moments that matter
Q | What advice can you share when it comes to booking a wedding photographer? |
A | Suzie Smith says: When deciding on a wedding photographer, ask yourself what kind of experience you want. On average, your photographer will spend around eight hours with you on the big day. When selecting a company, you should pay attention to their vibe as they should feel like one of your friends. When looking back at photographs, you'll be reminded of your experience with your photographer and the emotions from the day. A good company will help you relive the feelings by recreating your story and capturing those allimportant moments. At Frank Photography, I aim to give you a personal and bespoke experience by working with you to bring any vision to life. |
Suzie Smith, Frank Photography