Why I Recommend Doing Bridal Portraits Separately
I’m not a wedding photographer — but I am married! And if there’s one thing I learned from our small, intimate, low-key wedding, it’s that even the most chill wedding day can feel like a total blur.
Our photographer was incredible (truly). But I still found myself wishing I had more space and time to get those dreamy bridal portraits and meaningful couple photos without feeling like I had to duck out from the real magic of the day. I wanted those keepsake shots, but I also wanted to be in the moment with my friends and family.
What are bridal portraits, anyway?
Bridal portraits are simply photos of you in your wedding look, taken separately from your actual wedding day. Some people do them before, some after. You can go solo, bring your partner, or even treat it like an anniversary session. There’s zero pressure. No guests waiting. No ceremony countdown. Just time to slow down, move with intention, and really soak in how good you feel in this moment.
But most people don’t do this.
There’s already enough stress around the wedding. The planning, the budget, the million tiny details. So naturally, portraits get crammed into the day-of timeline, squeezed between hair touch-ups and making it to the ceremony on time. But what often gets lost in that shuffle is the chance to really settle into the moment. To be present, unrushed, and deeply yourself in those photos.
I'd love to bring back classic bridal portraits, separate from the wedding day, and at your own pace.
When you carve out time for bridal portraits outside of your wedding day, you get to actually be there. No timeline stress. No disappearing from cocktail hour. No racing through poses with your brain in ten different places. You’re grounded. You’re glowing. And that calm energy shows up in your photos. It also opens the door for creativity. Maybe you want something editorial. Something moody. Something sun-drenched and barefoot in a field. You’re not limited to your wedding venue or whatever weather rolls in that day.
All in all, do it for YOU,
At the end of the day, bridal portraits aren’t about the dress, or the tradition, or checking a box. They’re about YOU. Feeling like yourself, looking your version of beautiful, and capturing that feeling in a way that lasts.
So whether you're getting married soon, just got hitched, or celebrating an anniversary, consider giving yourself the gift of an unhurried bridal session. You’ll thank yourself later.
