A little look into what to expect on our shoot together.

Locations

I will create a bespoke plan for our shoot that will guide us through the paths or streets of your chosen location. If you have any background requests do let me know as I'd love to incorporate them into our session! Expect to walk a maximum of one mile during a one hour session, two miles for two hours and so on.

Clothing

I strongly encourage you to wear what you love - jeans and T-shirt or a huge floaty dress. I love neutrals and denim in photographs, neon or bright colours tend to stand out too much. If you're going for a whimsical look, a long floaty dress that twirls around you is beautiful. I may ask you to lay in sand, run in fields or sit on steps, so please come ready with the notion that your clothes may get dirty at some point!

If you'd like a more detailed clothing guide, please visit my blog here.

What To Bring

There is no expectation to bring anything on your shoot, but props are a great way to tell your story and give your hands something to do if you’re feeling nervous. Some popular examples are; cameras, flowers, books, bubbles, kites, picnics, blankets, not a prop but pets are always welcome!! If you're not planning on bringing any props I strongly recommend bringing nothing but yourself so you are free to run around and explore your chosen area! This is so you don't need to be worried about finding a safe space for your belongings. I can keep phones and keys in my camera bag while we shoot.

Where Do We Meet?

A few days before your session I will send a Google Maps location link to meet at. It's important arrive promptly to your allotted time as I may not be able to extend our shoot past the original finishing time. If you are going to be late pop me a WhatsApp or DM. After introductions I will start with a quick run down of the shoot; this will include photo spots and cover any apprehension you may have (which is totally normal - being in front of a camera can be weird).

Do We Have To Pose?

The aim of our photography shoot is to capture your story. Whether you’re a couple or a family, I want you to interact with each other naturally and have fun! While I will not ask stiff poses, I will guide and suggest movements and ways to interact based on your preferences. This could be running across a meadow, reading a book on a picnic blanket, enjoying a takeaway coffee or embracing with the wind as you stare wistfully into the distance hah! To get a cinematic/story-telling vibe, I may ask you to dance, run, lift each other up and in general just have a laugh! Don't worry if this sounds scary - I promise we'll have a great time. If we are in a city or town, you will have to be prepared to do this in front of random people walking by. But in my experience, no one really cares or pays any attention!

How Do You Take The Photos?

I work as simply as possible and in natural lighting. It will be me and the camera to keep the shoot easy and relaxed. I love to chat about your story while I’m shooting, so expect some conversation and laughs and I am always open to your thoughts and ideas! Due to the cinematic styling of my photography, where a lot of the magic is done in post-production, I do not show you the back of the camera. I shoot on a Sony A7R4 currently.

What If It's Raining?

I lovvvee the rain! It makes for the most beautiful photos. I don't reschedule due to weather unless it's super stormy and unsafe. Please check the forecast and be ready to embrace the UK to the fullest.

Image Deliverables

After the shoot I will let you know when you can expect your images - this usually takes around 2 weeks. Your images will go into edit then post-production which involves selecting the best images, cinematic colouring, cropping and light retouching if requested. You will receive your online gallery and password through whichever method we have communicated on, providing all payments have been made. I do not give out RAW/unedited images unless agreed and paid for in advance. These galleries usually stay online for one year, with original images being deleted shortly after delivery.

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