The Magic Ingredient to getting the Best Wedding Photos

Hello lovelies! How’s the wedding planning going? I’d love to hear all about it!

As your big day approaches, you might be wondering about a pre-wedding shoot—or as I like to call it, a Connection Session. Maybe you’re thinking, “We don’t love being in front of the camera. Do we really need this extra thing on our wedding checklist?” Before you cross it off, let’s talk about why this session is like sprinkling a little extra magic dust onto your wedding photos!

Getting Comfortable with the Camera

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt awkward in front of a camera! You’re not alone. That’s where the beauty of a Connection Session comes in—it’s like a gentle warm-up before the big day. You get to know me better, we chat, laugh, and soon you’ll see that the camera is just another friendly face. By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll barely notice me, and we’ll capture those real, beautiful moments without a second thought.

A Pause for Your Love Story

Picture this: you and your partner, just spending time together, reconnecting, away from the chaos of wedding planning. A Connection Session gives you that moment to pause and soak in the love that brought you here in the first place. It’s all about your story, and I’m there to document it in the most authentic, natural way.

Building Trust for Natural, Honest Photos

Your photographer isn’t just another vendor—they’re with you all day, capturing every emotion, every detail. A Connection Session gives us the chance to build trust, so when the wedding day arrives, you feel completely at ease. When you’re comfortable, your smiles are real, your poses feel effortless, and your photos will reflect who you are, rather than just how you were posed. The trust we build will make your wedding photos truly reflect the heart of your relationship.

Practice Makes Perfect

Think of the Connection Session as a mini-rehearsal before the main event. It gives you a feel for how I work and what to expect. You’ll quickly see that you won’t be put in awkward poses—just gentle guidance to let you be yourselves. After the session, you’ll know that trusting me to capture your true connection leads to absolute magic on the big day.

Making Your Wedding Photos Even More Spectacular

You know those effortless, candid wedding photos? The ones where couples look completely natural and in the moment? That’s the beauty of the Connection Session. By the time your wedding day comes around, you’ll be so used to the camera that you’ll forget it’s even there. And guess what? Your guests will feel the same way. They’ll see how comfortable you are, and that relaxed energy will carry through your entire celebration, making every candid shot pure gold.

The Bottom Line – It’s Priceless

I know weddings are full of decisions and costs, but here’s the thing—a Connection Session isn’t just about photos. It’s about creating memories before the wedding, easing you into the day, and making sure your wedding photos are natural, real, and full of emotion. Many photographers, including me, offer it as part of your package because we know how invaluable it is. Your story before the wedding matters too—the laughter, the love, and everything that brought you here.

So, if someone (maybe me!) mentions a pre-wedding shoot—think of it as more than just another task on your list. It’s an opportunity to add a little magic to your wedding journey, to pause and reflect, and to let me capture your story in a way that feels honest and true.

If you’re getting married and want real, authentic, unposed photography, I’d love to hear from you!