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Writer's pictureLisette Gatliff

From Engagement to Wedding: A Luxury Photographer's Expert Guide


Bride and groom smiling during wedding at Palais-Royale Paris
Wedding Couple at Palais-Royale, Paris


Capture your magnetic love story with a luxury wedding photographer's expert guide from engagement to wedding. Discover tips and tricks to elevate your special day with timeless pictures.


The pictures from your big day are more than images; they are a treasure trove of cherished memories. They are a visual reminder of the love you share as a couple and an echo of the commitment that binds you together.


As a luxury wedding photographer, I aim to capture the day's beauty timelessly. Stunning pictures come to life with my skills and expertise. I aspire to capture the couple's love and intricacies through my photography.


In this blog I share my pointers with you as a person behind the lens. Let's create wedding photos that reflect your love story!


Engagement Session


The first page from a luxury wedding photographer's expert guide is the importance of an engagement session. Taking engagement photos helps you in a couple of ways. First, the process enables you to ease into the process of being in front of the camera and gives you insight as to how your photographer works with you to create the best shots. Second, it helps capture the early stages of your relationship, creating a flow to your story, which can also be displayed at your wedding for your guests to enjoy.


I'd recommend you communicate your vision with your photographer while preparing for the shoot. You can choose venues that are significant to both of you, making the photos more unique. Meaningful locations can make all the difference as they result in effortless pictures.


As a luxury wedding photographer, it is important to pay close attention to your personalities. This helps me figure out a range of photography shots fine tuned to your particular style. Next, choosing the right time of the day is pertinent as it helps with the lighting. Flattering light brings out the softness and warmth in the pictures. Lastly, when it comes to your attire, keep it natural and comfortable. Wear clothes that make you feel confident. Don't be afraid to play around with your poses! Remember, easing into this beautiful moment is the key.


Wedding Day


A fair bit of planning is key to having fantastic images on your wedding day. Take it from a luxury photographer expert! My main goal with the planning process is to nail down two things. First, I love understanding the couple's vision as vividly as possible. Second, I prepare a photography timeline (or coordinate with your wedding planner) for all the important segments of a wedding. This includes the getting-ready shots, ceremony, post-wedding portraits, and reception. This ensures that we have enough time to cover each of these beautifully.


On the wedding day I leverage my fine art photography skills to weave a story for the day. I love capturing candid shots as they reflect the day's emotions, unfiltered. I play around with the lighting, depth, and perspectives for portraits to accurately capture the moment's beauty. The more my subjects (i.e., you as a couple) trust me, the more authentic and effortless the pictures are.


Post-Wedding Process


As a luxury wedding photographer, my day doesn't end after the couple utters their "I do's." For me, the post-wedding period is also an essential part of the storytelling for the day. I refine the pictures with my intricate editing process, ensuring the photos are of the highest quality.


I consider a group of pictures for the "perfect" moment and choose the ones that shine the best. It's then up for grabs as an online album that lives here or as a physical wedding album. My effort with the entire process is to reflect the captivating love of the day in the best way possible.


From The Luxury Wedding Photographer's Expert Guide: Final Reflections


You're now well aware of how the process of a luxury wedding photographer differs from the rest. The luxury photographer brings unmatched creativity to their process. They focus on the details - candid moments, soft lighting, and perspectives. They combine their personal style with the couple's essence to create something unique.


Want me to capture your truly priceless moments? Check out my packages and services here.

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