Nick did a fantastic job capturing our special day. Meeting him prior to our wedding allowed us to know how he liked to work and ways of catching natural footage of Ernest and I before the big day! I am not the fondest of being photographed or being centre of attention however Nick made me feel very comfortable (on the other hand my husband is a natural in front of the camera). We have been delighted with the images taken from our day and it includes all the finer details that usually would probably get missed. As I decided to decorate the venue myself, Nick took some fantastic photos of all of my hard work which are really great. It is a day we can truly never forget and with the unbelievable amount of photos we have had taken it has been very hard to choose because they are so beautiful. We have had an endless amount of comments on how amazing the photos are and we both cannot thank you enough for writing a story with imagery on our special day. Thank you!!
When I arrive at The Gardens Yalding one of the first things I do is ensure the details are photographed. The wedding dress, shoes and bouquets are very important. By photographing these straight away they are then available for the bridal party as soon as they are ready for them.
Bridal Preparation is a very important part of the day. It is the first time that the bride will have seen me in a while, so it is important to reestablish their trust in me. Part of my job is to help keep the day on schedule and that starts with bridal prep. By spending a couple of hours with the bridal party I am able to make sure that I have plenty of time to photograph the dresses, shoes and flowers. I like to focus a good amount of time with the bridesmaids as they will not have met me before now. Bridal Prep establishes the opening for all my wedding stories and so important for me as a wedding photographer at The Gardens Yalding.
Groom Preparation will vary according the circumstances and requirements of the groom. As a wedding photographer I believe it is important to tell both sides of the story leading up to the wedding itself. I always ensure my second photographer joins the Groom. I particularly enjoy the pictures of the groom in the final stages of preparation, typically button holes and cufflinks make for great pictures. The groom has an important part in greeting the guests as they arrive at The Gardens Yalding. These are the pictures that all brides enjoy as they were not present for this part of the day.
In the evening I am of the opinion that The Gardens Yalding becomes even more grand. It is very easy to appreciate the warmth of the decor. I ensure that the lighting we use at night complements the ambience of the occasion and we are able to capture the romance whilst still ensuring the bride and groom are perfectly illuminated. I do enjoy the tradition of the Father and Daughter dance too.
As a photographer I do enjoy staying a little later into the evening. It allows us to capture the joy of everyone letting their hair down and having a good dance. The Gardens Yalding can accommodate small bands very well too. There is something very special about live music. The acoustics are perfectly suited to a band.
What a great way to end the evening. Sparklers always work so well.