TIPS FOR THE BIG DAY!

Before We Meet

Timeline is Everything Give yourself breathing room. The best photos happen when you're not rushing. Build in an extra 30 minutes to every part of your day—trust me, you'll need it.

Natural Light is Your Friend If you're choosing between venues, pick the one with big windows and outdoor spaces. Golden hour (the hour before sunset) creates the most romantic lighting you'll ever see.

Think About Your Story What moments matter most to you? Your first look? Grandma's reaction? The quiet moment before you walk down the aisle? Let me know what's close to your heart.

Getting Ready

Start Early, Stay Calm Begin hair and makeup 30 minutes earlier than you think you need. Rushed energy shows in photos—relaxed energy is pure magic.

Prepare Your Details Lay out your rings, shoes, perfume, and anything meaningful together. These little shots become treasured memories.

Choose The Crowd Wisely! Keep your getting-ready space to close family and friends only. Too many people creates chaos, and chaos doesn't photograph beautifully.

The Ceremony

Unplugged is Unforgettable Consider asking guests to put phones away during the ceremony. You'll get genuine reactions instead of a sea of screens, and your guests will actually be present for your moment.

Practice Your Walk Walk slower than feels natural. You'll want to savor every step, and it gives me time to capture your joy.

Reception Magic

First Dance Timing Schedule your first dance during golden hour if possible. Dancing in that soft, warm light creates pure cinematic magic.

Trust Your Photographer I'll guide you through poses that feel natural and capture your personalities. The best photos happen when you forget I'm there.

Embrace the Unexpected Rain, wind, or schedule changes often create the most memorable photos. Roll with it—your joy matters more than perfect weather.

Patrick's Personal Touch

After photographing hundreds of weddings, I've learned that the most beautiful moments are often the unplanned ones. My job is to catch your authentic emotions and the love that surrounds you.

The technical stuff? Leave that to me. Your job is to be present, be yourselves, and celebrate the beginning of your forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to Get Started?

Your love story deserves to be told beautifully.

Let's have a chat over coffee and see if we're the perfect match for your big day. No pressure, just a chance to get to know each other and talk about making your wedding photos absolutely magical.