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For further information about our wedding photography services please fill in the handy form below with as much information as possible and we will get back to you as soon as we can to arrange a time to meet with you both.

We can't wait to hear more about your wedding plans and how we can capture your special day.

PS... If you've not heard from us within one working day please do check your spam folder just in case our reply has gone there.

Email: hello@amandakarenphotography.co.uk

Phone: 07491664451

CONNECT WITH US

For further information about our wedding photography services please fill in the handy form below with as much information as possible and we will get back to you as soon as we can to arrange a time to meet with you both.

We can't wait to hear more about your wedding plans and how we can capture your special day.

PS... If you've not heard from us within one working day please do check your spam folder just in case our reply has gone there.

Email: hello@amandakarenphotography.co.uk

Phone: 07491664451

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How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀

How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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LOGICAL LISTS AND CAREFUL CHECKING⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lists are the ultimate wedding must-have. There’s no way that you can keep all the info for such a major event in your head and by writing lists, you can reassure yourself that everything’s been done. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’d be surprised at how many couples forget things for their big day and whether it’s something decorative or part of your outfit, it just doesn’t need to happen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Write a logical list, work through your day from start to finish and make sure that you have everything and everything is in control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But, don’t just write your list, use it! Use it as a checklist as you pack, use it to help you delegate and use it to put your mind at ease in the build-up to the day.

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Family dynamics - this is an area a few of our couples over the years have had concerns about - generally around parents having new partners and how to incorporate those into the group shots. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Firstly, if your parents do not get on at all, consider whether really you want a photo of the two of them together in your wedding album, or whether you're better to have a photo with them individually. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If your parent / sibling has a new partner, and you have concerns about whether they will stand the test of time, rather than voicing that concern with them (and risk offending them) have a photo taken with and without partners - that way your parent has an image with you and their new partner, but you have one for your album that doesn't include the new partner if you don't wish (may feel harsh, but ultimately you want to have images that you will love and cherish, and if you don't like their new partner, you'll notice them in the photo most, but it also means you're not upsetting anyone).

How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀

How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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THINK ABOUT THE ESSENTIALS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What’s really important? If you can answer that, you know where to focus your energies. Remember that not every element of your day needs the same amount of time and energy spent on it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are the most important things to you? What areas really need your attention? Make sure that you nail the essentials before you spend time on those ‘nice to have’ areas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Working this way around will mean that if you run out of time or money closer to the wedding, you can be sure that the crucial areas are all covered.

Don't make this mistake when booking your wedding

Don't make this mistake when booking your wedding photographer...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*** Booking your friend ***⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve all got friends with a fab camera but unless your bestie is a wedding photographer, don’t ask even your keenest friend to photograph your day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wedding photography is a real skill and expecting anyone to pick up with DSLR and deliver stunning images isn’t realistic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’ll also be putting a huge amount of pressure and responsibility on your friend so, however great their intentions may be, book a professional and let everyone relax and enjoy your day.

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Children and grandparents first - Be mindful of the attention span of children and any mobility concerns with older members of family, and do their shots first. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It may be that you need to consider a different location that enables grandparents to sit down or not walk half way across the grounds of your venue to get to the location.

How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀

How to prepare for anything for your wedding...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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STAY ON TOP OF ADMIN⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Admin is important and staying in touch with your suppliers, answering their questions and completing all the necessary paperwork means you’re totally prepped. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You know that your suppliers have all the details for the day, you know that you’ve passed on all your requests and you can be sure that everything is dealt with. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wondering if a photographer will take that shot you want or hoping that the caterers will have extra food for supplier meals will just stress you out – confirm everything and then relax.

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