Getting Ready Wedding Photography Cape Town

I arrive about 90 minutes to two hours before the ceremony. That's enough time to spend a few minutes with the groom and groomsmen, then get back to the bride while her makeup is still fresh and her dress is perfect.

This part of the day is quieter than most couples expect. There's genuine emotion in it, the kind that doesn't happen again. A mother doing up a zip. A bridesmaid checking a veil. The dress hanging in the window light.

One thing I always tell my brides: make sure your makeup artist has you ready to walk at least 45 minutes before you actually do. That time disappears faster than you think, and rushing it shows in the photos.