What is your most memorable wedding?
A surprise wedding. None of the guests knew it was a wedding at all and thought they were surprising the groom.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Fun, friendly, relaxed, confident and patient.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my decision to include engagement or coaching shoots. We get a solid couple of hours where we talk and learn about each orher. I show you how to stand and I learn small secrets that will take you right into smiles on your wedding day
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Time... never underestimate how much time your family and guest want from you, after ceremony, before speeches... plan pkenty if space.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
There is a military tradition of a drink for those departed. So one other of the bride was represented by her favourite tipple under a glass bell jar.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I like a good conversation to explain me and my experience and to work out what my couples want.
The.we usually have meetings at venues and talk about how the day will progress.
Finally we meet for a practice shoot to build a common language on how to stand etc.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Just the couple. That photo that can go onto a wall.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I once was at a surprise wedding. The guests thought they were at a surprise birthday party so were dressed smart. But then got the shock as the groom arrived and reversed the surprise.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Lots of clear umbrellas, and we can take some unique photos using flash to capture individual raindrops around the couple.
Describe how you got into photography.
I realised many years ago I was cataloging facial expressions and so leant how I processed facs that way.