Before ‘I Do’

It was just me and you

Whilst the sparkle of engagement is still fresh, there’s nothing better than celebrating with a pre-wedding shoot. Celebrate the start your journey together, by taking some time in one of your favourite places, and think about the future.

A couple walks arm-in-arm through a scenic, grassy area near a body of water, with mountainous terrain in the background. The man wears a plaid shirt, while the woman wears a red dress with white polka dots. They smile at each other amidst the serene landscape, capturing the perfect pre-wedding shoot moment. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
A man and a woman are holding hands as they navigate stepping stones across a shallow lake with mountains in the background. The woman, wearing an orange dress, appears to be mid-leap, while the man, in a checkered shirt, extends his hand to guide her. It’s the perfect pre-wedding shoot moment. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
Blurry image of an embracing couple in the foreground, with their backs to the camera, during their pre-wedding shoot, overlooking a large, serene lake surrounded by rolling green mountains under a cloudy sky. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
A couple sits on the grass in a mountainous area, enjoying their pre-wedding shoot. The man wears a plaid shirt and jeans, while the woman dons a polka-dot dress and light jacket. They lean towards each other, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes, with green hills as their picturesque backdrop. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
A couple sits on a rocky shore, overlooking a serene lake surrounded by mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The woman in a white sweater and the man in a plaid shirt embrace the moment, capturing their pre-wedding shoot as small boats drift peacefully in the distance. Image by Andy Wade Photography.
A person in a plaid shirt helps another in a black jacket and dress to cross over a series of rocks in a shallow body of water, capturing the perfect moment for their pre-wedding shoot. They are surrounded by rugged mountains, and the atmosphere appears overcast. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

The Pre-wedding Shoot

Starting a new chapter

I love capturing the magical time between getting engaged and being married. It’s a fantastic way of getting used to the camera, and give us the opportunity to get to know one another better, so you’ll feel even more comfortable when the big day arrives.

Pre-wedding shoots can be added to any of my photography packages, and start from just £350. We spend half a day in your favourite location and create a set of photos that are really natural. Just let me know what you have in mind!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Let’s pick a place, and play.

A pre wedding shoot can be a place that you love or a new place you want to explore. You may have young children and want them to be part of it – or the dog! The are no rules, but as a guide, we will spend about half a day somewhere and just go with the flow.  It’s a story in its own right and you’ll be able to see and share them in the same gallery style that you’ll have for the big day.

We organise the day in advance of the wedding day. It is usually a mid week day when there’s not many folk around to disturb us and I’m open to suggestions for where you’d like to go. I know a few places myself, if you’re struggling! Plus, we can always shift it if the weather looks a bit dodgy unlike the wedding day itself.

LET’S TALK PLANS

Andy was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He listened to our thoughts with professionalism and openness. He talked us through his experience and photographic style and combined that with our wishes with complete expertise. He was timely, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, totally unintrusive and an utter joy to work with. Andy captured our wedding exactly as we had hoped he would with unique and creative photographs in a documentary style that told the story of us and our entire wedding weekend beautifully. Cannot thank you enough Andy!! Perfection!!

Kathy & Manoj
Gray’s Court, 2023

We’re a bit nervous…

What do we do?

Once we have the place and the date to suit you we’ll have a wander and get some natural portraits as well as tell a little sub chapter of your story together; the perfect pretext to the wedding day. All you have to do is be yourselves, and enjoy the day out together!

My style of photography is very relaxed and candid; perfect for a pre-wedding shoot. 90% of the day is that way! Having a pre-wedding shoot before your day is a fantastic way to get used to the camera. So if you’re feeling a little nervous, don’t worry, because we have the opportunity to have some fun and loosen those nerves.

A pre-wedding shoot can also work perfectly for exploring some creative image making! We can have a short session to experiment with the creative side of portrait photography with some flash, some colours and a dynamic composition.

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Pre-wedding Shoots

Here’s just a few of my pre-wedding shoots I’ve done with my couples!

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Check out my FAQs

Here are some of the frequently asked questions I get about Pre-wedding Shoots.

Unlike the wedding day the pre wedding shoot is not fixed. We highlight a few dates and then check the weather a few days out and make sure that it all looks good. We can also decide whether it is in the morning, afternoon or evening. If you would like to receive them in time to create save-the-date cards then work off of that. Pre Wedding shoots are generally – but not exclusively – done on a week day.

Up to 3 hours on average but it can last as long as you want. We can arrange the start and finish time (approximately) before we start. If you need to book time off of work then half a day is perfect.

Either you can choose or I can choose. I like it to be your choice if there is a special place or location that you both know. This gives the shoot a special significance and helps as you are in a place that is familiar to you. I have a few places that I know as well, so if you are not fussed about where I’ll have a few places that I can suggest or just take you to.

Just wear what you feel comfortable in! Just be you. The other consideration is the weather as we are, typically, outdoors. Just like a wedding day if you have your hair done and mother nature is blowing a hooley then there’s not much we can do but embrace it! If you want to climb about then we need the right footwear, too. You can bring a second pair that I can carry for you. If you bring an umbrella than make sure it’s one you are happy to have in shot. So maybe a white or transparent on with a nice design.

Your pre wedding photos receive the same special attention that your wedding photos do. You receive them in a beautiful gallery and they are lovingly edited with some in colour and some in black and white. You can download them and your gallery has lots of options to get prints, wall art and albums. The amount depends on the time we spend together but, on average, it tends to be about 100, although I shoot a LOT, LOT more!

Absolutely bring the dogs or the children! The shoot is about you and if you have dogs and kids then they are part of you so that’s all good. I have both so I know how it goes.

If you have any more questions or would like to discuss your wedding photography needs further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to capturing the love, laughter, and tears of joy on your special day!

Let’s chat about your wedding!

I’m all ears (and camera lenses)!

Like what you see? Whatever stage you’re at in your wedding planning, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message to see if we’re a good fit or to check my calendar and we can go from there. I’d love to hear from you!

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