FALL IN LOVE My wife-to-be and I are getting married next autumn and would like some photographs that reflect the season. Do you have any suggestions? Choosing a colour palette that complements the season and your preferences will set some of the key foundations for great photographs to represent your autumn wedding day. Warm, rich, earthy or vibrant – all these colour themes represent the season well. Look for reds, yellows, and oranges in the tree leaves or on the ground. Have some portraits taken with these wonderful, colourful hues in the background. Other photographs that reflect the season will be in the finer details of the day, for example, the colours in the stationery, the flowers, accessories, bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen’s ties. Remember that, due to the night’s drawing in earlier, you should ensure that your ceremony start time is not too late in the day in order to capture all those important photographs in good light before the stars come out. An additional touch to an autumn wedding is to use sparklers at night, which make for great, fun images. Tracey Davies www.traceydaviesphotography.com www.traceydaviesphotography.com A SHOW-STOPPING CELEBRATION A few of my friends got married recently and I’m worried my wedding isn’t going to stand out. How can I add something special to my big day? It’s the little things that will make your wedding stand out from the rest. It can be a colour scheme, centrepieces, place names, table plans or the atmosphere you create that makes all the difference. Every wedding is unique and by adding your own personal touches, it will make your guests feel welcome and able to share your special day with you. Place settings with little touches about you and your partner can be cheap but very effective. These can be personal messages on the back of place cards, favours that encompass your unique style or personalised glasses or napkin rings that just add a little extra touch of finesse. Remember, a wedding is all about the happy couple and what is important to you. We’re all unique and so should your wedding. It will turn out to be an event that you’ll never forget. Ian and Jade www.beausandbelleseventplanners.co.uk CAMERA READY We’re both a bit camera shy and are feeling anxious about photos on our wedding day, but we also want a lovely album to look back on. Can you offer us some advice? Planning your wedding is stressful enough without worrying about being in front of a camera! Feeling anxious is perfectly natural, but you will be pleased to know that you’re not alone. Over the years, we have photographed many camera-shy couples here at Jane Stewart Photography. Our advice would be to find a photographer you feel comfortable with and have a good working relationship with before the wedding. We meet with our couples on several occasions, have a coffee with cake, a nice long chat, and discuss what makes you feel comfortable and, most importantly, uncomfortable. We always offer our couples a free pre-wedding shoot. This is a great way for us all to get to know one another, building up trust. Let’s face it, we are photographing not only your special day but those tiny romantic moments that can feel hard to share, especially on camera. Pre-wedding shoots should be relaxed and done at your own pace at a location of your choice. Most of all, it’s about enjoying being photographed while knowing your limits. Take advice from your photographer; let them know exactly how you feel or are feeling on the day. Great communication is the key, but most important of all, relax and enjoy your special day. Sarah and Nigel www.janestewartphotography.com www.janestewartphotography.com 56
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