What is your most memorable wedding?
I shot a beautiful wedding in Norway in 2018. Fun fact; Norwegian weddings have a LOT of speeches. This one had 14. FOURTEEN speeches. Dinner lasted for about 5 hours, haha!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural. Fun. Happy. Candid. Cheese-free!
What about your business are you most proud of?
That many of my couples stay in touch for years after the wedding, hiring me for family pictures, pet pictures, all kind of things. Lots of my couples actually go on to become friends, and I love that so much.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make a list and arrange it in order of what's most important to you. Take care of things one at a time, crossing them off as you go. That way the things that are most important to you will get taken care of first and your stress will reduce the closer you get to the wedding as you'll know the really important things were arranged ages ago.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I shot this wedding once where the bride had arranged a double photo frame on the cake stand. One frame had 'Day 1' written above it, and one had 'Day 3653' written above it. Day 3653 was the wedding day. In the first frame she had put a picture they had taken together on their first date, and then after we had done the couples pictures I quickly printed one off and popped it into the frame that said 'Day 3653'. As their guests entered the dining room and noticed the two pictures, everyone went wild - they just loved it. I actually now have my own portable printer just for this purpose, so if you want to do this at your wedding, let me know!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Usually I would meet with the couple prior to booking. Meetings can be in person or via video call. After booking I keep in contact from time to time and as the day nears we have another meeting to go over the details, build a shot list, etc. A day or two after the wedding, with the couples permission, I post a sneak peek (approx 10-15 pictures) on my website. The full gallery is delivered no later than 6 weeks after the wedding.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Every couple is different and no one SHOULD take any particular picture. I always say the most important pictures a couple can take on their wedding day are the ones that they recognise themselves in. The ones where they are being themselves. Those are the ones that will mean the most to them for years and years to come.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I shot a wedding at a hawk conservancy where the rings were delivered by a beautiful barn owl. That was a pretty cool picture!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
First of all, don't panic! Your venue will be prepared and have places for your guests to be. It's super rare that it rains constantly all day, so even on rainy days it's likely that you'll be able to get outside at some point for photos (plus rain shots are kind of beautiful!) Good vendors are prepared and experienced and are therefore able to cope with rain. If you've hired well, you have nothing to worry about.
Describe how you got into photography.
I was shooting sports (mostly football) for years. I got to work in some wonderful stadiums and at some big games. I shot a few weddings for friends and family and ended up just loving it. I haven't looked back since.