Here’s a few answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, about both Weddings and Couples shoots.
What to wear!
My 5 top Islay photoshoot tips.
1. Always keep it simple! Be comfortable in what you’re going to wear. It’s Islay, be practical and think what will work with the conditions.
2. Avoid logos, bright colours and stripes. Let’s look at you, not the clothes!
3. Layers! It’s Islay, so do come prepared for it to be changeable, it can be both warmer or colder than you expect!
4. Complement - don’t match. Muted colour pallettes and clothes will work better together. But it has to be clothes that suit (and are) you.
5. The weather! Just think how any wind might impact on your clothing or your hair etc. I know how to pose you to make the best of the conditions, so there’s no need to panic! Bringing a couple of options is never a problem.
The Weather!
We can usually work with most weather Islay throws at us. We can change locations depending on the wind direction, time of day, angle of the sun. You’re hiring a photographer who know the best places, whatever the weather!
Lots of ind and rain? Yes, there are some (surprsingly rare!) times when it just won’t be great. I’m pretty flexible, so we can look to change times and find something that suits you.
When will we get the images & how does the editing work?
I personally shoot and edit all images. Usually I will give you a small preview (approx 20 images) so you can share your Islay time with friends and family. The full finished gallery is usually around 2 weeks for portraits, and 4 weeks for weddings, though it can be a little longer in busy periods.
All images will be edited to a style that suits you and the location. Images that work well in black and white too, I’ll give you that and the colour version. Occasionally I’ll just give you a B&W image becuase it simply doesn’t work in colour. Images are edited professionally drawing on my years of experience editing wedding and portrait images.
One of us isn’t keen on having our picture taken…
Do not worry. In the slightest. Not even a little bit. Firstly, the sessions are always fun (yes, I definitely said fun!) From posing you in a way that suits you to of plenty of natural images - no looking or feeling awkward here!
David (in the picture) was so apprehensive about his pre-wedding shoot he nearly cancelled. He LOVED the pre-wedding shoot, so much so that he was actually looking forward to having the wedding images shot!
How do I book?
It’s easy, fill in the quick form at the bottom of this page and I’ll get back to with my availability, usually within 24 hours. It’s always good to get you booked in early as I do a lot of whisky-based work & events, which keeps me busy - especially in the summer months and around harvest time.
You can also just call me on +44 (0)7789686521, message via WhatsApp or email me at ben@benshakespeare.com