how I tell your unique story
1. I’m your bestie-chum-pal-fam innit
I’ll join in the banter, chat with your nan and throw some moves on the dancefloor.
I’m your personal hype woman when it gets a bit scary, Aunty Shirley’s biggest supporter on beer pong and I’ll be one of the loudest cheering in the speeches. I’m not AT your wedding, I’m PART OF your wedding.
I’ll also be watching, waiting, planning, anticipating and preparing for what I want to capture. They think I’m just laughing along with them, they don’t know I’m just waiting for the belly laughs to come and then that shutter will be going WILD.
Participation means I become part of the day, not merely an observer. It’s a bit like being an undercover agent in plain sight. By being accepted and included, I can get the best storytelling photographs.
“She fit right into our wedding party and was just like having an old friend there taking photos.”
Gemma & Kristian
“Working with Anna is an absolute dream. Obviously her work speaks for itself (STUNNING) but as a person and a professional, she’s genuinely so lovely and such a brilliant mix of calming and fun. A wonderful presence to have on your wedding day.”
Laura & Helen
“Anna immediately got the vibe and enhanced it, and we are still obsessively scrolling her photos on repeat.”
Mandi & Rob
2. NON-AWKWARD NON-UGLY PORTRAITS
Do you like laughing? Then it’ll be easy.
Having some photos just the two of you is basically an opportunity for a big old giggle. We will play some games, have some bants, and not take anything too seriously. I still want to capture you being you – I’ll just use wit and sarcasm to help you relax.
My kids think my husband is funnier than me but I disagree because I have dozens of reviews saying how much I made my couples laugh and he doesn’t.
“She made us feel instantly at ease. Anna is so friendly, talented at what she does and has a great sense of humour. We love our wedding photos!!
Sarah & George
“We both worried about being in front of a camera all day but Anna made us feel so comfortable and had us laughing“
Chloe & Andrew
“The photos don’t show this joyous, hilarious, lovely lady who not only captured our day perfectly but enhanced it by being around”
Roisin & Harry
3. Every part of the day is ‘the photos’
I hear SO often, ‘I’ll keep this on for the photos’ or, ‘I’ll change my shoes after the photos’. To me the WHOLE DAY IS “the photos”.
Other than whilst you’re eating, I’ll be documenting your day. That means when your bridesmaid gets mud on her dress, I’ll be there; when your Aunty falls off the spacehopper, I’ll be on the floor with her; and there will be lasting evidence of you applying those blister plasters. The little moments are everything you will want to remember.
The non-posed photographs are actually even more important to me than any posed ones because they are the heart of what it means to tell a story. Things are not perfectly posed for the gram here. Instead, I celebrate the wonderfully unique parts of your day.
“As soon as she arrived on the morning I immediately felt at ease, she has captured the whole feel of the morning from a curious toddler wondering around to my last minute speech writing.“
Tess & Joe
“We didn’t even realise she was there snapping all the candid moments but her impeccable eye was able to get the most stunning shots each and every time”
Alleiya & Farhad
“Anna didn’t just take beautiful photos—she captured the feeling of the day. Her eye for detail, her ability to catch those fleeting, candid smiles, and her talent for storytelling through photography are nothing short of amazing.”
Beth & Rob
4. Fancy a few group photos? let’s keep ’em snappy!
If you’ve ever been to a wedding and been left for AGES whilst the couple are are having seventy-billion group photos, you’ve probably been left feeling that this isn’t what you want from your day.
My approach is simple, we can absolutely do group photos if you would like, but lets keep that list as short as possible (0-5 is perfect!) and let’s keep them quick and informal (well, as informal as being told to stand in a line can be!).
I generally don’t recommend a big group photo. They take a lot of organising, time, wrangling and someone is always missing (usually an Uncle!). You can hardly see people’s faces in the final image either. Above all, though, it really does disrupt the flow of the day and makes things feel less relaxed.
“Our photos show little moments filled with joy and plenty of happy tears. They show our nervousness, our surprise, and our pure delight at being married. Anna really captured the feeling of the day.”
Ashlea & Tom
“Anna really was an amazing find for us. She met with us prior to our wedding and took the time to get to know us, what we were planning for our wedding, ideas of our “must-have” shots and gave us some really useful advice for a few aspects of our wedding.”
Rebecca & Sader
“The pictures are incredible and tell a perfect story of the day; not posed, just wonderful candid shots that make us smile and we can treasure forever. We could not recommend Anna enough.”
Britt & Mike
5. confetti
I love love LOVE confetti!! I think it is actually impossible for your guests to not enjoy it and I LOVE the smiles, laughter, banter and everything that comes with it.
Your venue might have a way they coordinate this part of the day, but if not, I can help your wedding party get it organised. I highly recommend buying more confetti than you need.
I will warn you – it’s actually quite a challenge to smile whilst everyone you know launches paper in your face! However, it really is such fun!
“We really appreciated anna’s tips on confetti and the confetti shot is one of our favourites”
Sarah & George
6. you are at the center
The way I capture weddings means that your plans, personalities and passions really shape your final gallery. I don’t go into a day with any particular ‘must have’ shots, I aim to beautifully, creatively and meaningfully capture your day in a way that you will love.
I take the time to get to know my couples through a final questionnaire and an online meeting. I am a planner and a perfectionist, which means I will be well-prepared with the timings, addresses, etc. of the day. I am usually very early because I have literal nightmares about being stuck on motorways and being late for weddings!
I also want to make sure I understand how you want your day to feel. I don’t ever want my clients to be worried that I don’t know what’s going on or that I will miss something.
“From the very first meeting, working with Anna felt like having an old friend on board, who wanted to make space for what was important to us and lend her significant expertise to make sure everything went well.
We couldn’t have imagined how integral Anna would be… She helped us shape the day and fought for us to include and prioritise the things that were most important to us. We couldn’t be more grateful she did- the wedding was the perfect balance of peace and fun as a result.”
Mandi & Rob
