01. ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS: Why They Matter & How to Prepare
Your engagement session is more than just pretty photos—it’s an opportunity to connect with your photographer and get comfortable in front of the camera. Here’s why it’s important:
- Practice Makes Perfect – It helps you get used to posing naturally and builds confidence.
- Personal Touch – These photos can be used for save-the-dates, wedding websites, or decor.
- A Fun Experience – A relaxed, enjoyable session that captures your love story in a meaningful way.
How to Prepare:
- Choose a Meaningful Location – Pick a spot that represents your relationship (beach, city, mountains, etc.).
- Dress Comfortably & Confidently – Coordinating outfits in neutral or soft tones often look best.
- Be Yourselves – Have fun, embrace the moment, and let your personalities shine!
02. PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE
A well-planned wedding photography timeline ensures that every special moment is beautifully captured without feeling rushed. Here’s a general guide:
- Getting Ready (1-2 hours) – Capture the excitement, details (dress, rings, invitations), and those intimate moments with family and friends.
- First Look (30 minutes) – If you choose to do one, this is a beautiful, private moment to see each other before the ceremony.
- Ceremony (30-60 minutes) – Documenting vows, first kisses, and pure emotions.
- Family & Bridal Party Photos (30-45 minutes) – Efficiently planned group portraits to ensure everyone is included.
- Golden Hour Couples’ Session (30 minutes) – The dreamy, soft light right before sunset creates the most magical portraits.
- Reception & Candid Moments (Varies) – Capturing speeches, first dances, and the celebration into the night.
- By planning your timeline carefully, you can ensure a smooth, relaxed experience with stunning results!
03. The Importance of Capturing Candid Moments on Your Wedding Day
Some of the most cherished wedding photos aren’t posed—they’re the real, raw moments filled with emotion. Here’s why candid photography is so valuable:
- Authenticity – Genuine smiles, happy tears, and laughter tell your love story in a way posed photos can’t.
- Emotional Impact – The little in-between moments—your parents’ proud expressions, your partner’s reaction—hold so much meaning.
- Timeless Memories – These images will transport you back to how your wedding day felt.
- As your photographers, we focus on blending into the background, capturing unscripted moments so you can relive them forever.
04. HOW TO PREP
We're always telling our couples to practice before their big day, especially in front of a mirror. Not that we expect perfection, but we do want to make sure you're comfortable in front of the camera. Our pictures reflect candid and authentic moments, which means we don't typically stop you mid track and ask you or direct you to pose. We like to give the direction prior to starting the day; if you can see me nearby, have a smile ready, and we will take care of the rest!
05. CHERISH THIS MOMENT
Planning for a wedding can be so stressful! There's times where our clients are running around, greeting everyone they can, while also trying to get a bite to eat, while also following a timeline of events. We like to reassure our couples to stop, and enjoy every moment they have together in the midst of it all! You've been looking forward to this day, you should get to enjoy it as much as possible, thats why we enjoy capturing candid moments!
06. DON'T HESITATE!
We're happy to hear any suggestions of poses you'd like recreate, details of your wedding you'd like to single out and capture perfectly, or knowing which side is your best side! We make sure to highlight the most important parts of your wedding to ensure you have a great and personalized story. Don't hesitate to make a list and call us to discuss details further!
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FAQ
Are the travel expenses included in your packages or covered additionally?
We're happy to travel! We do not include this in our packages so please let us know the details of your venue location should it be outside of the Orlando Area!
We'd like specific pictures, how can we request this?
We'd love to know about specific photos you'd like for us to prioritize. We recommend our couples to make a list of those pictures so we can achieve that for you! For example: Bride with Mom and Dad, Groom with Best Man, Bride and Groom with Grandparents, etc! We always appreciate an introduction to your closest loved ones so that we can arrange the pictures accordingly!
Will the cameras be distracting during our ceremony?
Not at all! We use a silent shooting mode which means you won't hear our camera clicks while we are working! We also make sure to move slowly and swiftly so theres no interruptions of any kind.
How long does it take to recieve the photos after the Wedding and how will those be delivered?
We typically have a 3-4 week turn around time for big events such as weddings, and for smaller sessions couples shoots/ engagements/ elopements, it is usually a 2-3 week turn around time! Every session is different, we will keep you updated throughout the process! Plus you get a set of sneak peeks within 3-5 days! You will receive an online gallery from our website where you can download your photos!
I feel a bit awkward infront of the camera, is there any way you can help me?
Absolutely! Our main goal for your big day is for you to have a stress free celebration. We are not going to pull you apart from everyone and everything every other minute. We set up a meeting prior to the event so we can have a clear timeline of events and plan our photoshoot time based on that. We love to capture authentic moments, your wedding is not going to be a whole photoshoot! You will receive emotional, storytelling photos that you can feel! There's no pressure to pose or to look perfect all the time, we won't make you look bad and we will certainly help in every way we can!