plan and elements have to be shifted around a bit. It’s not a problem but communication is key for any day to run smoothly.” Time scheduled in with your photographer for your couple shots is something you won’t regret once you see the outcome, not to mention the escape it gives you for a few moments to reflect. Lloyd and Sophie say, “We like to factor in two sessions for couple photos: one prior to dinner (before the wine has started flowing), and another at golden hour. This is the time leading up to sunset when there’s potential for some warm glowing light. Of course, it changes throughout the year and will hit differently depending on the surroundings, so talk to your photographer to find out when’s best to factor this in.” ON THE BIG DAY SEEING DOUBLE “Some photographers offer second shooters to capture your day,” Em and Woz tell us. “This is something you’d have to work within your budget and it’s important to find out how frequently the two have worked together, so that you won’t see a difference in their images. There’re a lot of couple photographers available who can cover so much of your big day. The advantage being that they can split off and capture both the bridal prep and groom prep.” Another such local husband and wife team is Lloyd and Sophie who say, “We’re big advocates for having two photographers. There’s two of you after all, so it’s lovely to have images of both of your days unfolding from the get-go. We can be in two places at once, not only for the morning but one of us can capture the ceremony from the back and the other the heartfelt moments from the front. There’s so much value in having two creatives, two people invested in capturing your day, paying attention to your details and capturing it with their own artistic perspectives.” WHATEVER THE WEATHER “It’s always good to have wet-weather plans,” say Lloyd and Sophie. “It might be an alternative indoor space or a stack of umbrellas to help your guests get from A to B, but our biggest tip on weather in the UK is actually to embrace it. You’re marrying the love of your life, surrounding yourself with the people who mean most, you’ve carefully chosen the place, the décor, and all the things to make it your vibe. A bit of rain can’t undo that, so don’t stress. “Whether you fancy embracing a romantic cinematic couple session in the rain or would rather wait it out, it’s important to remember it very rarely rains all day and as photographers we’re always looking for that break in the weather for you.” “As photographers we love any weather and relish getting the brollies or the sunglasses out! Just smile, you’re only getting married once!” – Em and Woz, https://emwoz.co AFTER THE BIG DAY When the last of the confetti has been swept away and you’re headed off on honeymoon, your photographer will set to work on your images. The wedding excitement isn’t over, as now you get to see the result of all that careful planning, collaboration and talent: memories to last a lifetime. Em and Woz say, “Waiting for your images is probably the hardest part but patience is necessary. Your photographer will want to provide the best photographs for you to keep as wonderful memories of your big day and this takes time. Most will try to provide a small set of photos within 72 hours of your wedding day. For all your wedding collections to be uploaded onto a personal gallery, and for an album or prints, you’re looking at up to eight weeks work. This is, of course, very dependent on their work flow and whether they out-source the photos to be edited by an independent company. At Em & Woz Photography, we like to try and give our clients their collections within six weeks of the wedding so as not to keep everyone waiting! All our images are hand processed as both colour and black and white sets. “Nowadays, clients will ask for online galleries rather than the traditional wedding photo album, which offers a wider reach to friends and family, near or far, allowing them to access a much larger range of images. Hopefully, your photos will tell a visual story of your special day that can be shared with anyone you choose. This also gives you the opportunity to print or create an album should you wish. Always check to see if this is part of the package that your photographer offers, but do take into account that they cost a lot of time to create when it could be easier to do it yourself (shhh... don’t tell anyone!).” www.jwarrphotography.co.uk www.wearefound.uk www.wearefound.uk www.wearefound.uk PHOTOGRAPHY 53
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