Know yourself and what works for you. 

• What worked for me as a photographer or others might not work for you. Know how you work best and go with that.
• Network, explore and try new things, but in the end do you and love you.
• Learn, learn and keep learning about best practices in photography.
• Never be afraid to ask and learn with others.
• Do what looks best to you. You are the artist.
• Know what love looks like… what makes you feel love… think on that. (dance, touch, words – etc)

Know your clients // do what works for them

• use questionnaires 
• meet up/phone conversation
• Make connections to get common ground
• Get them loving you so on the day of the wedding the temp is set and mood is set in your favor. 
• Using prompts may work, but really getting to know your client is key to uncover personality and how they work in front of the camera.
• Go to a memory that induces loving or happy thoughts.
• Pose clients as needed. Think about what lovers do to show love physically. (Hand holding – etc)
• TALK – Develop a relationship – Ask them about the wedding. Learn their roles in the wedding planning process.

Know the location 

• (scout) or at least always be watchful of the surrounding area and always looking for a beautiful image. 
• Have locations ready to suggest for clients so that you aren’t fighting with other photographers during your session… I find having time alone with my clients is key.
• Have back up locations in your pocket and ready to suggest.
• Work with the space given… push yourself to try and make it work.
• Get that large scene image to show the surrounding area in which you shot their session.