Do You Need to Get On With Your Wedding Photographer?


Planning your wedding is an exciting journey, and choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Your wedding photos will be your lasting memories, so selecting someone whose work you adore is crucial. But beyond their portfolio, have you thought about how you’ll actually feel around them on the day?


Your photographer will be by your side all day—during intimate moments like morning preparations, your couple photos, and, of course, the key moments like your ceremony. They’ll also be around your family and guests, blending into your wedding atmosphere. So, do you need to get on with them? In short—yes! Feeling comfortable with your photographer makes all the difference in ensuring natural, authentic, and meaningful images.

Why Your Connection with Your Photographer Matters


A great wedding photographer does more than take beautiful photos; they create an experience. The way they interact with you, your guests, and your wedding environment will shape how you feel in front of the camera.


Some photographers prefer to work from a distance, capturing moments with a long lens, while others fully immerse themselves in the action, chatting with guests and guiding moments. I like to sit somewhere in the middle—present but unobtrusive. I blend into the atmosphere, engaging naturally with your guests so that everyone quickly feels at ease. This means I can capture those real, unfiltered moments of connection without disrupting the flow of your day.


When you look back at your photos, I want you to feel like you’re right back in that moment—not observing it from afar. I won’t stage anything or interrupt what’s unfolding, but I’ll be right there in the heart of it all, documenting your wedding in a way that feels real and full of life.

Katherine was, in every way, faultless. We are not a couple that enjoys the spotlight, and yet she made me feel so incredibly relaxed, happy and dare I say it, beautiful?! She caught so many stunning moments that you can literally feel the warmth of the day come through. I cannot express how grateful I am that we found her.

Anna & Lee

How to Know If You’ll Get On with Your Photographer


Before you book, having a conversation with your potential photographer is a great way to see if you click. I always offer my couples a video call or an in-person chat before they decide. It’s not an interview—it’s a relaxed conversation over a coffee (virtually or in real life), where I get to hear all about your story, your engagement, and what you’re envisioning for your wedding.


This also gives you a chance to see how comfortable you feel chatting with me. There’s no pressure to have a list of questions; in fact, some of the best chats happen when we go off on a tangent and just talk naturally! This initial connection is important because by the time your wedding day arrives, I want to feel like a familiar, reassuring presence rather than a stranger with a camera.


In the lead-up to your wedding, I keep in touch, checking in on your plans and sharing ideas. A couple of months before the big day, we’ll have another catch-up to go through your final timeline and any important photographs you’d love to have. This means that on the day, you can completely relax, knowing I already understand what’s important to you and how you want your wedding to be captured.

Feeling Comfortable in Front of the Camera


Your couple photos should be a reflection of you—your personalities, your relationship, and your connection. If you’re feeling awkward or uncomfortable, it will show in the images. That’s why getting along with your photographer is so important.


If you’re looking for relaxed, candid moments but your photographer only shoots highly posed images, there’s going to be a mismatch in expectations. Equally, if you cringe at the thought of certain poses, you need a photographer who understands your vibe and makes you feel at ease. The more comfortable you feel, the more natural your images will be.


I take a gentle, unobtrusive approach—helping you feel relaxed while guiding you just enough to capture beautiful, effortless moments that feel true to you. Your couple’s session should never feel like a photoshoot; it should feel like a quiet, intimate moment together on your wedding day, captured as it unfolds.

Katherine was incredible from start to finish. She has such a warm and friendly demeanour, and has an incredible way of listening to your likes, and wants and executing them exactly as you had imagined. She was so good at making everyone feel at ease. She was able to take incredible photos of the special moments without you even knowing she was there.

Charlie & Keegan

Trusting Your Photographer So You Can Fully Enjoy Your Day


You don’t need to be best friends with your photographer, but you do need to trust them. When you feel comfortable with them, you can fully relax and enjoy your wedding day, knowing they have everything under control. A great wedding photographer captures your day with empathy, passion, and joy—so that your photos feel just as full of life as the memories themselves.

If my relaxed, candid approach sounds like the right fit for you, I’d love to chat and hear all about your plans. Get in touch to book a call, and let’s see if we’re a perfect match for capturing your wedding day!