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When couples are checking outweddingphotographers, the chances are they’re focussing on the bigdayitself and the role the photographer will play in it. Theprewedding photo shoot can be overlooked, and many couples don’tevenrealise such a thing exists. Here is a short explanation ofwhat apre wedding photo shoot is and why you should consider one,alongwith a few tips to make the most of your shoot.

What is a pre wedding photo shoot?

A pre wedding photo shoot is a chance for the couple to gettogetherwith their wedding photographer in the run up to the bigday,usually at a venue of their choice, and to have some portraitphotostaken. Many photographers include a pre wedding photo shootin theirpackage, but expect the couple to pay extra for anydigital imagesand prints they want, and some charge an additionalfee for a prewedding shoot.
What is the purpose of a pre wedding photo shoot?

There are several reasons to book a photo shoot in the run up tothewedding and these are a few of them:

You have the chance to get to know your photographer so you aremorecomfortable spending a large portion of your wedding daywiththem.

You can talk to your photographer about your likes and dislikesandthey can get an idea of how you work with the camera, andhowsubtle or intrusive they should be on your wedding day.

You can experience your photographer in action and make sureyouhave made the right choice before your wedding day. They shouldbedoing their best to impress you during and after the preweddingphotos, and if they seem unreliable at this stage you mightwant toreconsider your choice for the wedding itself.

You can have some beautiful and natural images taken of you andyourfiance looking like yourselves rather than like a bride andgroom.Your pre wedding photos can be taken in a more casualsetting thanyour wedding venue such as your home, a park, or thebeach.

Pre wedding photo shoot tips

Here are three top tips on getting the most from your preweddingphoto shoot:

1. Pre wedding shoots are usually booked for a weekday asweddingphotographers’ time is at a premium at weekends. Try to takeatleast an afternoon off work so you aren’t rushed andstressedtrying to pull the shoot in during your lunch break.
2. Ask if you can have a disk of the images taken to use howeveryouwish. The photos can then be used on your wedding invitations,yourguest book, as a slide show at your reception, or as a largecanvasprint for your guests to sign.
3. See if you can have your pre wedding shoot at your weddingvenueso the pictures are thematically linked to your wedding andyou canuse the time to seek out perfect photo locations and get toknowthe venue.