On Thanksgiving weekend I photographed some "pre-wedding" photos for a couple here in Kitchener.  In our email exchanges, the couple referred to the photos as "pre-wedding" photos so I assumed that they meant engagement photos.  I arrived at Victoria Park in Kitchener and expected to see a couple wearing their regular (perhaps a little more dressed up than normal), clothes.  Instead I saw a couple walking towards me wearing their wedding clothes.  The couple was getting married that day AFTER our photo session; hense the name "pre-wedding" photos.

The photos went very well and they took just over 1 hour.

I left the park LOVING the idea of "pre-wedding" photos.  I wanted to write about it on my Blog because I wanted to encourage others to consider this idea if it suits them.  Below are a few reasons that couples may want to book a small session like this, rather than a large amount of photography coverage on their wedding day.

* their budget is limited and they only want the most important photos captured (them together)

* they want to avoid family disagreements in regards to what photos should be taken

* they dont have a wedding party so extra time is not needed for these photos

* they dont like to get their photos taken, particularily around a large group of people, so a private photo session with just the photographer is a great way to avoid that uncomfortable feeling

I think that majority of couples will still want more aspects of their day photographed; getting ready, the ceremony, family photos, wedding party photos, the reception, etc, but this certainly proves that you can think outside of the box in regards to your wedding photos.  Quite often people get hung up on keeping things "normal" or "safe".  I also find myself feeling this way in my personal life sometimes.  Its difficult not to.  But if you are feeling confident and sure of what you really want, then I say go for it!  Whether you call them "pre-wedding" photos (Id know what youre talking about this time around) or something completely different, contact me if this type of wedding photography interests you!