Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 21)

CAUGHT ON CAMERA Meet the expert: Philippa Davies is the professional photographer behind Pink Elephant Photography specialising in weddings across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. She captures the emotion of the day as well as those all-important finer details. What questions should I be asking my wedding photographer before I confirm the booking? Philippa says: I get asked a variety of questions by my clients – here are some of the most popular ones: Can we meet you before we book? Absolutely! I love meeting clients and always like to hear about their wedding plans and any good photographer should say the same. How long after the wedding will I receive my images? The maximum time frame is four weeks but usually it’s sooner and I can post a sneak peek of around 20 images on my Facebook page within 48 hours of your day. I’m awkward in front of the camera so will we be able to achieve the type of images shown on your website? Please don’t worry! I have photographed many couples who feel the same as you! We have fun with the couple portraits which help you relax that’s then reflected in the images being very natural. This should be the aim of any decent wedding photographer. Should we reserve you a place for dinner on the day? If I am with you all day then yes, please! I don’t require a three- course meal with your guests but a light bite or sandwich is fine and allows me to have a small break. Are you insured? Yes, I am fully insured and if you require a copy of the policy just ask. This is a vital question to be asking and all good wedding photographers should be insured. Do you have back-up equipment? Yes, I have several lenses, flashes and cameras all ready to go. How long do you store the images for after our day? I store the images for one year after they have been delivered to you, but I do recommend that you back up your images as soon as you receive them. What happens if you’re taken ill on our wedding day? I have never missed a wedding to date, and have worked through flu, colds and even food poisoning! I will be at your wedding unless the worst happens, in which case I belong to a fantastic network of photographers that all help each other out in these circumstances. Pink Elephant Photography | 07920 796 959 | www.pinkelephantphotography.co.uk www.instagram.com/pinkelephantphotography22 A DATE TO REMEMBER Meet the expert: Nikki Kirk is a multi-award-winning wedding photographer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire covering weddings throughout the region. She photographed our stunning cover image this issue. Our wedding has been postponed but we would still like to remember our original date, can you offer us some ideas to do this? Nikki says: A wedding day brings such joy because it gathers friends and families together. During the government lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I started thinking about how we can create some energy and love in a challenging situation that extends to couples having to postpone their special day due to this, or any other reason. I thought how wonderful it would be if couples could look back on their original wedding date with love and laughter, rather than disappointment, so I thought up the concept of the Wedding Pledge Day, a chance to celebrate your original date together and, of course, share it with your family and friends. Here are some ideas: ❤ Create your own vows to each other and write them out and frame them. Have them displayed when your new wedding date comes along. ❤ Create a Zoom or Skype call if you can’t gather with your nearest and dearest where you can share your pledge with your family and friends present virtually. ❤ Enjoy a picnic to celebrate your Wedding Pledge Day - with bubbles of course! ❤ Share your engagement photographs again because people will love to see them. ❤ Take selfies of your Wedding Pledge Day celebrations and share them on social media. ❤ Dress up for the day and make it a special time to remember. Don’t forget to share your very own stories on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/nikkikirkphotography an d tag nikkikirkphotography on your Instagram posts using the hashtag #ourweddingpledgeday www.instagram.com/nikkikirkphotography Nikki Kirk Photography | 07711 855 845 | https://www.nikkikirkphotography.com EXPERT ADVICE 65