Pre-Wedding and Engagement Photoshoots

What an amazing weekend it's been across the country. I spent Saturday afternoon in a pretty village in Warwickshire with a fantastic couple whose wedding I'll be photographing next month.

Admittedly most of our time was spent enjoying a chat about the wedding in the beautiful sunshine, but we also took ten minutes to set up a few shots and give Will and Jen a taste of being in front of the camera.

As you can see, they had no reason to worry and after just a few minutes were completely relaxed and enjoying the whole experience. This is an element of wedding photography that is often overlooked. If you have trust and confidence in your photographer, your belief in having your photograph taken as an unpleasant experience will completely change. We had such fun on Saturday that the bride, groom and myself are all thoroughly excited about the photographs on the day. That's the difference! They are now actually looking forward to having their pictures taken which is exactly how it should be.

On top of that, having shown Jenny and Will a few simple posing tricks, there is no need for me to take up any unnecessary time on their big day.

Pre-wedding shoots are by far the best way to make sure you are choosing the right photographer for you. You need to have a good rapport, be able to communicate with each other and most importantly, they should instill you with confidence in their ability to make you look your absolute best.


At Sally Marie Photography, we offer a pre-wedding shoot as standard so that bride, groom, and photographer can get to know each other before the wedding day. Every couple ends the shoot by telling me how easy it was compared to what they were expecting.

If you are planning a wedding, and your photographs are particularly important to you, then why not try a pre-wedding or engagement shoot to show you how painless it really is!? Give the studio a call on 01341 28 11 93 for more information or to book.

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Lifestyle Photography

What is Lifestyle Photography?

Lifestyle photography is a contemporary form of portrait photography. Its most common use refers to informal, natural-looking images of families, children or individuals.

Lifestyle photo-shoots are usually carried out "on location" outdoors, making use of natural scenery, unusual backdrops or even industrial settings. They may also take place around the home of the person or family being photographed.

The Cariad Collection is a Lifestyle photography package which has been developed especially for women. As a photographer I constantly hear people tell me that they "don't take a good photograph" or "always look awful in pictures". Let me tell you now that EVERYONE CAN LOOK FANTASTIC IN A PHOTOGRAPH. There are no exceptions!
To create a fantastic photograph you need someone who can put you in the right light, with the right background, direct you into the most flattering pose and bring your gorgeous personality into full view. I have spent years specialising in photographing women to bring out their best, and Lifestyle photography provides even more opportunities to explore just how incredible you can look.

I have also incorporated the Lifestyle philosophy into pre-wedding and engagement photo-shoots. Many couples are now seeking a more informal, relaxed approach to their wedding photography, and a fun Lifestyle shoot is a great way to create quirky, unique portraits of a couple starting their life together.

It's all about letting an individual's personality, or a family dynamic, shine through and be captured in a beautiful image. They are moments that tell a story, a far cry from the stiff traditions of portrait photography gone by.

I hope that this has helped to explain the concept of Lifestyle photography. If you would like to enquire about a Lifestyle photo-shoot adventure then please get in touch on 01341 28 11 93.

We also offer Lifestyle gift vouchers for a truly special present.

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