Catkin Studio :: Before a Wedding

I'm sitting here after getting everything ready, cleaning lenses, checking memory card and putting the overnight charged batteries into the bag ready for the Wedding.

Being a wedding photographer is exciting, thrilling and scary. You only have one chance and one chance only to get the shot, it's more stressful than news photography I can tell you!

I love doing the Pre-Wedding e'session shoot with clients because it allows me to see how they stand, how they react to flash and it gives me a chance to become friends with them as well.

My clients enjoy the sessions as it gives them time to be together, get some great shots of themselves in 'civillian' clothes and get to know me more as well.


As I sit here I go though everything I will need to do at the wedding and I compose a list of shots that are must haves for me. There are the set shots, getting ready, walk down the aisle, kiss, groups and so forth but there are creative shots that I want, for both the bride and groom and to also feed my passion and creativity.


I am scared. It is scary. photographing a wedding is a huge responsibility and not one to be taken lightly or without full preparation.

So I sit here, meditating and allowing my creative ideas to flow until it's time to pick up the bag, head out the door and drive to their big day.

Michelle x