IS IN THE air Love Up to 40% of engagements take place between Christmas and Valentine’s Day meaning now is a key time for researching wedding photography and videography ANNABEL FARLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Berkshire-based photographer Annabel Farley can help organise surprise proposal photo shoots which can be a great opportunity to capture that moment of surprise. She tells us, “Planning your wedding is a wonderful and exciting time for you and your partner but where do you start once one of you has popped the question? Booking your photographer should be the first thing you do after securing your date and your venue to get your first choice – they can be booked up to 24 months in advance!” She continues, “With 18 months to go, secure your other suppliers and the number of your party size to use as a guideline for the rest of your planning. With 12 months to go, say “yes” to the perfect dress - with so much choice, the earlier you begin, the better. Six months before your wedding you want to be testing your cake, make-up and hair before sending out your invites and finally, scheduling a plan for the day to ensure that everything runs smoothly.” Annabel has some words of wisdom for couples wishing to celebrate with their furry friends. “If you have a pet, you may wish to bring them along and have a few photos taken together. Firstly, check that your venue is welcoming of pets, three in the local area that are includes De Vere Wokefield Estate in Berkshire, Ufton Court near Reading and The Swan at Streatley.” Annabel continues, “Why not dress your pet for the occasion by giving them a bow tie that matches your colour theme and let them walk down the aisle with you?” Annabel advises couples on how to get some of the iconic shots on the special day. “Want to guarantee that perfect confetti picture? It’s one of the most fun, colourful shots when everyone is in the moment enjoying themselves. The key is having plenty of confetti and I mean plenty! Ask your ushers to give it to guests as they walk out of the church or ceremony room. It helps if it’s loose so they can just take a big handful, making it easier to throw. Choose confetti colours to coordinate with the theme of your wedding or the season.” She continues, “Want to achieve the best sparkler shots? Ask your bridesmaids to hand sparklers to all of your guests, preferably early in the evening. Make sure they’ve got something to light them with and ask the venue to have some sand or water buckets ready for putting them out. Choose the longer gold ones which give a nice warm glow and will burn for longer which means more fun for your guests and plenty of time for the photographer to capture the photos.” BOOK IT: 07749 131 912 | https://annabelfarleyphotography.co.uk www.facebook.com/AnnabelFarleyPhotography www.instagram.com/annabel_farley_photography Turn to page 35 to see the real wedding of Gemma and Alex (pictured) beautifully captured by Annabel at Oakley Court in Windsor. HC VISUALS VIDEOGRAPHY For fabulous big-day videography, check out HC Visuals Videography where founder, Scott, captures cinematic memories for couples looking to have their wedding day on film. BOOK IT: 07791 631 876 | www.hc-visuals.com www.facebook.com/hcvisualsfilm www.instagram.com/hcvisualsfilm PHOTOGRAPHY BY ABI MOORE Windsor-based wedding photographer Abi offers her top tips for couples. “Think about what you’d like from your photographer as there are plenty of different styles, from those offering a natural story-telling approach capturing relaxed memories of your day to those that will create more artistic portraits. Look through websites and social media feeds to get a feel for what you like.” She continues, “Everyone wants to look their best in their wedding photos so it’s worth getting some tips about posing from your photographer and taking a few moments before your wedding day to practice in front of a mirror.” BOOK IT: 07968 620 835 www.photographybyabimoore.com www.facebook.com/photographybyabimoore www.instagram.com/byabimoore PHOTOGRAPHY 51
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