MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR
PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE DAY
After months of researching, planning, choosing, spending & organising, your wedding day is finally here.
Here’s my advice on how to prepare and make the most of the day.
Prioritise the experience over the photos
The best documentary images happen when you’re fully present. If you’re laughing, crying, hugging, and soaking it all in, I’m able to capture the magic as it happens. Knowing those moments are real and authentic, totally hits the spot for me as a photographer. I do little happy dances inside! Trust that the moments you feel most deeply will also be the ones you’ll treasure most visually.
Build breathing room into your schedule
Candid photography thrives on space and unhurried moments. This is why, from my experience I recommend building in time so you’re not rushing from one thing to the next — those in-between moments (deep breaths, spontaneous hugs, nervous laughs) often become the most meaningful photos. Don’t rush yourself.
Let things happen naturally -resist the need to perform
You don’t need to pose, look for the camera, or perform. Just connect with each other and your loved ones like I’m not there. You can literally ignore me. When you read through some of my testimonials, you’ll realise a common theme is my ability to hide in plain sight so I can take close-up shots very unobtrusively. The more you forget about the camera, the more authentic your photos will be.
Choose light and spaces intentionally
As a documentary photographer, I love good light and real environments. Getting ready near a window, choosing ceremony spaces with lots of natural light, and avoiding small dark rooms can elevate your photos without changing how the day feels. Where possible, I’ll walk the venue with you before your wedding to take a look at the spaces and help you make the most of the your locations.
Just be together
Stay close to one another. Hold hands, lean in, get close. When you’re physically close, you naturally feel more connected – and that connection shows up in your photos. Touch without thinking about it, holding or squeezing hands during quiet moments. These small, instinctive gestures are where the most honest images live. Talk to each other. Laugh, whisper, check in, remind one another that this is really happening. When your attention is on each other rather than the camera, your expressions soften and the moments unfold naturally. Let moments linger. Stay in the hug. Hold the kiss for an extra second. Walk slowly, take your time. There’s no need to rush through the meaningful parts – giving moments space allows emotion to surface in a real, unforced way. But most of all, be yourselves. However you love – loudly, quietly, playfully, tenderly – that’s exactly what should be documented. Your photographs will feel timeless not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real and feel like you!
Trust me
You’ve booked me for a reason. For the style of my work, my creative eye, storytelling…. I’m an experienced photographer and a safe pair of hands. Let go of control, avoid micromanaging shots or bringing a shot list and allow me to observe rather than direct or force fake moments. That’s when the magic happens. Observation is key to my style of photography. When couples trust the process, I can focus on capturing moments as they unfold – honestly, beautifully, and uniquely to you.
If my approach to photographing weddings & style of photography resonate with you, and you like my work, I’d love to hear from you!
Mona was such a delightful addition to our wedding! Everything was so relaxed, composed and effortless. We would choose Mona again and again. Our photographs are absolutely beautiful and I am so so grateful we found her. She was an absolute dream!
– Amy & Jake –