So as many of you are aware, my photographer decided to go and have a baby back in March and to arrange our final meeting was becoming somewhat of a pickle... She was out of studio and action from March - June. I panicked and emailed but she confirmed she was back to work with regards to wedding photos as of start of May, but studio closed until June. Final meeting being the one to discuss everything and our photo shoot.
she gave us two dates... the 11th or the 23rd. 11th was Chris's stag all day and night so no can do. 23rd - 3 days before the wedding, yeh i dont think so, and also he was booked in for a late shift so no can do.
Anyway, we finally decided that this Thursday is our only option and after 2 emails to her Friday and this morning - I forwarded it again incase she didnt receive it - she confirmed Thursday is fine. However, the studio is having repairs/remodel whilst out of action so cannot offer our pre wedding photo shoot there. She said we can go on to the local park after our meeting and have it there. OR Wait until we are back and have a post wedding shoot instead. She said many couples wait so they are all nice and tanned! I quite like this idea, as also means something after the wedding, just like waiting till we're back and opening cards and presents..means we won't have wedding, go on honeymoon get back and be done.
What do you guys think?
Pre or Post?
xx
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CommentAuthorLittleMissWorry
I think it depends on how comfortable you feel with having your photos taken. If you're at all nervous I'd go with pre so you can get used to your photographer's style beforehand and how its going to feel with them. We've had a pre shoot with ours, and I'm so glad we did as now I have an idea of what to expect from him on the day, and what he'll be like.
CommentAuthorBecky1608
I agree with LittleMissWorry. I personally would prefer a pre shoot to get an idea of the kinds of photos that will be taken on the day and make sure I felt comfortable. Saying that, if you don't mind not having one before then I think it's a nice idea to have one afterwards :-)
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CommentAuthorElizabethP8
I would go after so you are all tanned and relaxed, and as you say have something to look forward to afterwards as you are going to have a lot less to keep you occupied without wedding plans and preparation. I don't think you should worry about the kinds of photo's that will be taken, you should have a good idea of this from looking at the portfolio before you booked the photographer, unless you have asked them to shoot it in a different style to their previous work xx
CommentAuthorLittleMissWorry
I was meaning more how the photographer would be when taking the photos. What type of directions will she give regards to posing, how close/far away will she be, and so on.
Personally I think I'd rather end all the wedding stuff on the high note of the honeymoon. A photo shoot to me feels more like something to build up to the day. May feel a bit like a let down after all the excitement of the wedding and honemoon.
I think there are pros and cons to each, and what one person thinks of a as a pro, you may think of as a con! I wanted to get used to the photographer before the day, as I hate having my photo taken. Others may want it all to be new on the day and a pre shoot may spoil that for them. Hopefully one of the two will start to feel more right for you soon :)
I think they both have their pro's to be honest ... Pre as people have said, will get you used to your photographers working style before the day... But post, you will be all gorgeous, tanned and totally relaxed after your honeymoon and delighted to be Mr and Mrs xxx
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CommentAuthorMrsK2b
We had pre wedding pics done and im glad that we did as it got us used to pur photographer.
I think it is all about how you both feel. I agree with LittleMissWorry as I hate having my photo and im so glad we had ours done as im so much more relaxed about the pics being taken as I know that I wont realise that he is there.
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CommentAuthorFinally Susan B
I'd go for post wedding too. Anything missed or that you later realise you would really love a shot of x, you can then have. You wont be stressed, will be tanned and will have just one more wedding thing going on after it all feels 'over'. x
CommentAuthorMrsWright290912
POST!!!!!
Defo something to look forward to when you get home xx
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CommentAuthorLulu1388
i totally understand the reasons for pre and post...this was my dilemma.
I love the idea of a pre to get used to all the poses/style etc but we have seen a lot of her work and felt comfortable in her company already, but the problem would be, posing for photos, he'd be in work clothes, he'd be tired, we'd be rushing so we could get it done and get home for dinner type thing. whereas if we wait until afterwards, we can go on thursday, discuss everything, have a chat, etc. then when we get back be booked in for the post shoot. It would be a nice end to the whole 'wedding/marriage' and with tans and relaxation! rather than get back off a lovely holiday, open cards and presents and thats it. you know?
hmm!! well i have until weds night/thurs to decide really but yeh!
Thanks for your advice and opinions ladies! xx
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CommentAuthorElizabethP8
I don't think you will benefit from the pre if he's in work clothes and your tired and rushing to get back, in my opinion that cancels out any of the pro's of having it pre xx
CommentAuthorLulu1388
my thoughts exactly! Think we're deciding to go for a post shoot, nice and relaxed and all tanned etc! x
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