candid socialising while the main photographer is capturing the key elements of the day.” Jessica says, “Two photographers can bounce off each other and have more space covered, meaning they’re less likely to miss anything, and are particularly good if you want your prep covered. If you decided to book a second, your photographer will thank you and you’ll receive more wonderful pictures in your final gallery!” SAY CHEESE Believe it or not the post-ceremony drinks reception can be a make or break situation depending on what you’ve decided to do with your group shots. The key is balance. On one hand, as Kevin says, “Wedding photographs are part of your family history, one day they’ll be seen by loved ones who haven’t even been born yet! We do around 85 per cent documentary and 15 per cent posed group shots, all done unobtrusively and without keeping guests hanging around endlessly.” Jessica agrees that being selective and concise is the secret: “Group shots are lovely, but the truth is, having too many can have a negative impact on your day. Your cheeks will hurt, all you’ll be thinking about is that prosecco waiting for you at the bar and you’ll curse your family members when they don’t listen or run off to the toilet when they’re needed for a photo! A good rule of thumb when considering who to have an arranged group shot with is to ask yourself whether you’d hang that photo on the wall. If the answer is ‘no,’ take it off your list. I advise my couples to have no more than 10 formal photos, I don’t want to spend any longer than 15 minutes on these, and trust me, you don’t either. Documentary shots from your day will tell much more of a story and you’ll treasure them more as they’re so natural.” WHATEVER THE WEATHER “There’s a great saying about the conditions here in the UK,” says Kevin. “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” He continues, “No one can do anything about it and can just as likely have blue skies in December as we might endless rain in July. We always check the weather a few days before the wedding and devise the best back up plan. If it clears later in the day, there can be some fabulous, dramatic skies and puddles for reflection shots.” Make the most of it and look on the bright side! Jaine has some reassuring words, “Don’t worry. A good photographer will always have a plan B for wet weather, including knowledge of their kit to transfer certain shots inside. It’s all down to experience, planning and understanding how to get the best from any situation.” “Going outside in the rain might not be so bad, fun even! Get creative and embrace the uniqueness of your day, take a big brolly with you and kiss in the rain. If you wake up the next morning with a pristine wedding dress or suit, you haven’t had a good enough time!” – Jessica Lang Photography https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk www.kevinbrownphotography.co.uk https://jainebriscoe-price.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY 45
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