“We’re Really Awkward in Front of a Camera…”

Why Almost Every Couple Says This - And Why It Doesn’t Matter

If I had £1 for every time a couple said “We’re really awkward in front of the camera”,I’d be photographing weddings on a beach by now.

The good news? Almost every couple says it, and not one of them has ever needed to be “good” at being photographed.

First Things First - You’re Not Awkward

You’re Just Normal.

Most people don’t spend their weekends being photographed. Of course it feels strange at first.

What couples often mean when they say awkward is:

• “We don’t want stiff, posed photos”

• “We hate fake smiles”

• “We’re worried we’ll look uncomfortable”

And honestly? That’s exactly why documentary wedding photography works so well.

You Don’t Need to Perform

Because I’m Not Asking You To.

One of the biggest myths about wedding photography is that couples need to do something.

You don’t.

My job isn’t to pose you or choreograph moments - it’s to observe what naturally unfolds:

• The nerves before the ceremony

• The way you look at each other without realising

• The laughter, the quiet moments, the chaos

Most couples forget the camera is even there within minutes.

The Camera Isn’t the Focus

Your Day Is.

On your wedding day, you’ll be:

• Talking to friends you haven’t seen in years

• Hugging family

• Celebrating, laughing, maybe crying a bit

There simply isn’t time to feel awkward.

By blending in and working unobtrusively, I let your day happen exactly as it should - real, unforced and honest.

That’s when the best photographs appear.

“But What About Couple Photos?”

This comes up a lot - and it’s a fair question.

When we step away briefly for portraits, it’s not about stiff posing. It’s more like a short breather together:

• A quiet walk

• A moment to reconnect

• A chance to just be yourselves

I’ll give gentle direction if needed, but nothing forced.No cheesy prompts. No pressure.

Most couples end up saying: “That was actually really nice.”

The Truth?

The Most ‘Awkward’ Couples Often Have the Best Photos.

The couples who worry the most are usually the ones who:

• Care deeply about authenticity

• Value real moments over perfection

• Want their wedding to feel like them

And that always shows in the final images.

If This Sounds Like You

You’re Exactly My Kind of Couple.

If you:

• Don’t love having your photo taken

• Want to feel relaxed, not directed

• Care more about moments than poses

Then you’re not awkward - you’re human.

And you’ll be absolutely fine.

Thinking This Might Be the Right Fit?

If this resonates, I’d love to hear about your plans and chat things through - no pressure, no sales pitch, just a relaxed conversation about what matters to you.