12/04/2023
Have you thought about a Wedding Doula!
I received a message from a bride recently that made me so friggen stoked. How funny that two words could be so powerful to hear and perfectly summarise how I approach my work. Those wordsā¦
ā¢WEDDING DOULAā¢
Like I mean, f**k yes, thatās me!
A doula is described as
āa person employed to provide guidance and support to the pregnant birthing parentā
My photography is good, like I can sling a good photo, but I donāt think Iām the best in the world at it.
But I think Iām really f**king good at being my couples number one advocator of a seamless good time. ššŗšÆāāļøšÆāāļøI put so much emphasis on making space for my couples to enjoy their day whilst balancing the art of photography.. this happens by me problem solving 1000 different scenarios that I can see will potentially negatively effect their day.. Iāve shot over 500 weddings in the last 10 years and with that experience Iāve honed my skill set of thinking ahead always for my couple, wether that be forcing them to eat or taking them for a āquick photoā so they can have some breathing space from their tipsy family whom insist on 163 combos of photos at 9pm .
Iāve seen the good, bad and ugly of weddings and have interacted with 40,000+ guests, vendors and their personalities whom all individually can derail your day.. not on my clock. Ha. Iām your bodyguard and love to de escalate or get someone on the job to make sure youāre none the wiser.
My enthusiasm to get amongst it all and be more than just a photographer is not for everyone. I totally appreciate some couples want a fly on the wall who doesnāt insert themselves anywhere besides making photos but this is why Iāve never advertised.. when you invite me to be in your wedding, you know you have more than just a photographer coming.. Iām your new best friend, your unofficial bridesmaid/man/person, bodyguard, chef, seamstress, MUA, hairstylist, chauffeur, mindfulness coach, dance floor starter and FU***NG WEDDING DOULAš¤š¤
If I did something oddly specific at your wedding day, Iād love to hear it!
Feeling real darn grateful that my fire for photographing humans keeps burning brighter more every year š„š„²