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Wedding Photography Tips: Be Present & Enjoy the Day

May 21, 2025

Katie Paye

Welcome, Wild Souls & Lovers

Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, your engagement session, or a full wedding celebration, your photo session experience should feel relaxed, real, and completely you. I’m here to make sure your session is more than just a photo shoot—it’s a memory in the making.

How to Enjoy Your Wedding Day Photos: My wedding photography tips focus on keeping you present in each moment while capturing photos that reflect your celebration with loved ones.

Your wedding day will go by in a flash—so trust me when I say the best photos come when you’re fully present. I’m here to preserve every real, emotional, joyful-filled second so you don’t have to worry about a thing. I’ll be by your side to make sure every meaningful moment is captured, while you focus on loving, laughing, and celebrating.

Wedding Day Tips for Being Present:

– Trust the timeline (we will create one together!)
– Don’t stress over little things—focus on your partner, this day is about love and celebration
– Take small moments to be alone throughout the day and soak it all in
– Let me worry about the photos—you just enjoy your day

What to Expect Working with Me

If you’re new here—hi, I’m Katie! I specialize in emotional photography for couples who want something real. Here’s what you can expect when you book with me:

– A calm, guided experience that feels effortless
– Sneak peeks within 24-72 hours of your shoot
– A full wedding gallery delivered in 8-12 weeks
– Honest, emotional storytelling that feels like you

Ready to Book Your Session?

Let’s make something beautiful together. Whether you’re planning a mountaintop elopement, a wedding surrounded by friends and family, or an engagement session, I can’t wait to document your love story. As your trusted elopement and wedding photographer, I offer photo session tips to help you plan everything from what to wear to choosing meaningful locations and props.

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📍 Based in Upstate New York — Available for travel