You know, wedding photography isn’t all about the actual day. There are plenty of other events and moments worth capturing over your entire wedding journey. From engagement all the way to your honeymoon, your experiences as a couple are pretty life-changing, and it’s fantastic to have professional photos to show for it.

Before the Wedding

A popular trend at the moment is the engagement shoot. This can be any time before the wedding and is a very relaxed way to enjoy some time together as a couple and start to get excited! The images you take away from an engagement shoot are also pretty much perfect for using in “save-the-date” cards, your invitations and even your wedding decoration.

Then of course there’s the hen party and stag do… Perhaps not necessarily something you want photographic proof of, but we can always provide you with a set of ‘getting ready’ and ‘setting off’ photos before the real chaos begins!

And for a secret present for your husband-to-be, how about a chic and sexy boudoir portrait photoshoot? Even if you’re shy, or nervous, our portrait photographers are experts in making you feel comfortable and will help you to find tasteful and natural poses that will make your fiance’s jaw hit the floor!

One of the greatest things about portrait photography is being able to tell a story and see the subject’s personality shine through. As a fresh and original bunch of portrait photographers in Leicestershire, we’ve had the honour of being able to share portrait stories with many different clients, from the tiniest babies to elderly couples, and even beloved pets!

You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to have a portrait photography session, although they are a great way to celebrate an engagement, birthday or anniversary. We regularly hold ‘portrait parties‘ for groups who want to have a fun-filled day with their friends – it’s not just about the photos at the end, the whole experience can be a real confidence boost and great way to bond even further with your group, be it a hen party, school friends or a sports team.

Creating magical wedding photos is about striking a delicate balance. You want your posed shots to look natural, and you want to capture your candid moments with as much style as possible. There are two main strains of wedding photography: traditional and reportage. Traditional basically means a posed shot, but this can be anything from a classic group photo outside your venue to a contemporary-style bride and groom shot. Reportage, or journalistic photography is about catching people unawares! Reportage photos are candid, meaning we are observing our subject being absolutely natural – these types of shots are great for gathering a real sense of your special day, and treasuring all the moments you might have missed as a busy bride and groom.

So how do we make your wedding photography magical? Well, firstly, we need to know what makes you tingle! When you come for a consultation at Rebecca Dawe, we will invite you to our friendly studio for a one-to-one chat so you can browse our portfolios, tell us all about your wedding and what you want from your photography. Our all-female team of wedding photographers in Leicester is vibrant and enthusiastic, and we all strive to bring a freshness and individuality to each wedding we attend. We are also familiar with many wedding venues in and around Leicester, so can help with ideas for what kind of shots work in each location.