Over the years I have seen countless news stories that all start and end the same. Stories of recently married couples who never received their wedding photos. Tales of devastated brides who can’t get in touch with their photographer and have no memories of their big day.

Every couple is different and every wedding is different and whether or not you choose to do a first look is entirely up to who you are as a couple and how you want your wedding to play out. No one can make that decision for you. I can, however, tell you why I chose to go that route for my own wedding in November.