Your photos will play a huge role in how you treasure your wedding for years to come. Who takes those photos will also have an effect on how you feel and experience your wedding day. That makes choosing your photographer carefully super important. Today, I’m sharing these reasons to consider luxury wedding photography to help guide you.
1 – Flawless finish
Style matters – there’s no two ways about it. You may adore reportage photos that show your wedding second-by-second as it unfolds. You may fall head over heels for fine art photography like mine. Fine art photography images are intensely romantic and whimsically bright – have a look at Jade and Daniel’s Notley Abbey wedding to see the difference this could make to your wedding day.
If you want to achieve a certain feel for your photos, booking luxury wedding photography from an experienced photographer is a must. With Julia and You you have the assurance that not only that I Julia, have 14 years of experience, but also Michelle who works alongside me has almost the same number of years of experience. Not just an assistant photographer, but an integral part of telling your whole story. Julia creates beautiful fine art and creative imagery alongside storytelling your day uniquely, but Michelle who is reportage and documentary in style, capturing everything else inbetween.
2 – Research counts
Investing in luxury wedding photography means you’re enabling your photographer to put in the legwork beforehand. Whether it’s a venue visit, call with the wedding coordinator or a pre-wedding photo wish list, they’ll have the time to establish exactly what you want and then deliver it.
A photographer who is familiar with your venue and its most beautiful locations will capture the prettiest pictures with the least time away from the party on the day. When I photographed Whitney and Stamatis’ at their Rosewood Hotel wedding, I had amazing backdrops to work with. But within the constraints of a London venue, they didnt wish to leave their guests to head elsewhere in London, so we utilised the stunning doorways and interiors.
3 – Show off your venue
When you’ve spent a fair bit of your budget on booking a wedding venue of dreams, like Kirsty and Jack for their Hedsor House wedding, you want it to shine.
Booking a luxury wedding photography package ensures you get a photographer who is a master of their art. They’ll create the best shots and work dynamically with the setting and light to capture breath-taking photos for you.
4 – Don’t cut corners
Scrimp on your wedding photography or settle for a friend taking photos and you’re immediately treading a fine line.
What happens if they’re unwell on the day? Will they back up their photos as the celebrations progress? Are they fully insured?
You won’t get a second chance for your wedding photos, so opting for luxury wedding photography ensures you’ll have the professional finish and security such special memories deserve.
5 – Keepsakes to cherish
How do you want to receive your wedding photos after the big day? If you’re hoping for something more sentimental than a USB through the post, consider luxury wedding photography.
Your photographer will be able to provide all kinds of luxurious albums. Lovely for the newlyweds, these also make excellent gifts for parents too.
6 – Polished to perfection
A wedding photographer’s work doesn’t end when taxis arrive. In fact, a big part of the project is about to begin: the editing process.
This is when the thousands of pictures captured at your wedding are whittled down to a few hundred of the best. Next, they’re given the finishing touches, from colour correction to light level balancing, before you see the dreamy results.
Expect this precise and skilled work to be included in a luxury wedding photography package. Bargain alternatives are unlikely to give your raw photos the same time and attention, which could leave you disappointed with the results.
7 – Comfortable behind the camera
Professionals like me who offer luxury wedding photography aren’t just a whizz with a lens. We’ve also mastered the art of helping couples on the other side of the camera. Just take a look at Leona and Ross’s fine art wedding photography to see this skill in action.
For most couples, being photographed is not something that happens every day. That makes it essential that you have a knowledgeable photographer and friendly face to guide you. I’ll help you to relax and capture exquisitely authentic wedding photos on the day.
8 – Seamless and stress-free
Guided by a wealth of experience, luxury wedding photography promises couples an effortless experience from start to finish.
Your photographer will know exactly when to plan each set of photos for and exactly when to steal you away as the sunset reaches its best, like I did at Beth and Adam’s Granary Estates wedding.
They’ll slot your group photos into the least disruptive point in the day and be a calm coordinator amid the crowd. There’ll be no pressure on your shoulders or those of your guests, so you can focus on celebrating.
9 – Dreaming of the details
Luxury wedding photography covers every element of your day, from perfectly positioned table settings to the ribbon trailing from your bouquet. And from your bridal party preparations to cascading confetti while you share your first dance.
You’ve spent a lot of time choosing each of these personal touches with care. It goes without saying that you’ll want to remember them. Luxury wedding photography with an editorial flair ensures every little detail will be documented. Take inspiration from Rachel and Patrick’s Upwaltham Barns wedding for stunning styling tips.
10 – Achievable aspirations
Luxury wedding photography is not always beyond your budget. Likewise, a sub-standard photographer often won’t save you more than a few hundred pounds.
The extra money you invest in luxury wedding photography will pay off immeasurably, now and in the future too. And in the context of an event that costs thousands, a little bit extra on your photography is money incredibly well spent.
11 – To have and to hold
After the excitement of your wedding comes your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon. But then you return home, settle into newly married life and start to miss the magic of your big day… That’s where luxury wedding photography comes in.
Invest in the best and you’ll have the emotion, detail and action of your wedding day perfectly preserved. All you need to do is pop open the bubbly, open the album and reminisce!
If you’re in the process of choosing the right fine art photographer for you, find out more about how I could help. I can’t wait to hear about your wonderful wedding plans.
Julia x