Bridal Portraits

First off, what the heck is a bridal session?? Great question! A bridal session, also called a pre-wedding shoot, captures you in your dress before the big day, in a location of your choice, maybe at your wedding venue, or somewhere else meaningful to you!

This type of photoshoot will help you feel more prepared for your big day in your actual gown. Ever heard of a rehearsal? THIS IS IT!!! Adding a bridal session into wedding package, gives you a luxury experience.

Why is it important? Well… posing in a gown is an entirely different experience than just posing in normal attire. It comes with its own challenges and difficulties, but this session can help you feel so at ease before your big day.

Most of my brides that have one of these are less stressed on their wedding day because the guests are not “waiting” on bridals to be taken after the wedding and they aren’t shy from everyone watching them.

Still on the fence? Wondering why you’d bother spending the extra money? Here are five top reasons to book that pre-wedding bridal session:

1. A bridal shoot is the perfect time to try on your dress again before your big day! You can even try your planned hair and makeup also. You will know exactly how you’ll feel and look in your wedding day photos and have time to make any alterations or desired changes before the wedding if needed.
2. It is the time to get creative and express yourself! You can have beautiful photos from any location. There is no rule that it has to be at your wedding venue, so get as creative as you want! Want to be a beach or mountain bride even if your wedding is staying close to home, let’s do it! Or maybe you want a more editorial modern styled photoshoot, we can do that too!
3. It takes away some stress on the big day! You will have lots of pictures in your special dress without worrying if you will run out of time for bridal shots on the wedding day. It also leaves more time for photos with your significant other or loved ones. You will not have to worry about starting the reception on time or running out of daylight, you can just focus on your partner and celebrating with family!
4. It adds a beautiful touch to your wedding decor. If you are from the south, you know the tradition of revealing a bridal portrait during cocktail hour or during the reception. With decent photos beforehand, you can add a bridal portrait for your guests to view. Guests love seeing a close up of the dress to admire in all of it’s beauty and of course the bride!
5. It is a chance for us to get comfortable with each other! Meeting before the wedding for a bridal session allows more time to communicate your style and what you would like for your wedding day! It also gets you comfortable around the camera and my photographing techniques. No need to worry about uncomfortable poses in your wedding photos because you will already be a natural with a bridal session as practice.