How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera on Your Wedding Day
- Cat Brant
- Jun 7
- 4 min read
I can hear you cry 'We’re so awkward in photos' and 'We’re not photogenic' from here, and honestly, I get it, I hear it all the time but I'm here to tell you that it doesn't need to be this way and so many of my couples say this before a session and absoubtly love thier photos. To emphasise this, here's an extract from some of my Google reviews:
Lucy Fermor: “Cat went above and beyond the role of a photographer. She made me and my husband feel confident in front of the camera.”
Sally Paine: “From our very first phone call, she’s been so friendly & immediately puts you at ease.”
Tessa Grieves: “Cat is lovely, made me feel at ease. The best personality.”
Sarah Fleming: “She made me, my husband and children feel very relaxed and I loved the natural, fun photos.”
Kathryn Pryce: “Cat put me at ease straight away with her friendly attitude, it felt like I’d known her for ages.”
Beth S: “She is such a lovely, warm person who brings all the good vibes to a shoot.”
Gemma Legg: “I had a maternity shoot with Cat at 34 weeks pregnant and it was such a lovely experience. Cat instantly puts you at ease and makes you feel beautiful.”
Chengetai Dziya: “She’s great at putting you at ease, making you laugh and giving directions.”
Kate White: “I recently had my branding shoot and as someone who despises having their picture taken, Cat made me feel so confident.”
E K: “Made me feel so at ease, and delivered beautiful photos that I’ll treasure forever.”
Kimberley Elliot: “She was so friendly, welcoming, and full of energy, making the experience comfortable and fun.”
Alice O G: “Cat made us feel really at ease and we absolutely love the results.”
It's Totally Normal to Feel Camera Shy (and I do too!)
Most people aren’t used to being photographed all day, this is a given, though right but most of us are used to taking a selfie, and there's an understandable vulnerability in not being able to see what the photographer can see. I normally ease this fear by offering to show you a few on the back of the camera so you can see what I can see- that you look gorgeous!
Tips to Feel More Comfortable on Your Wedding Day
Feeling comfortable starts with finding someone who can give you calm, confident direction, makes you smile and shows you how beautiful you are. Let's get into how I'm going to help you
Try a Pre-Wedding Shoot (Seriously, It Helps)
The best tip I can give? Book a pre-wedding shoot. It's a relaxed way to get used to the camera and see how easy it can feel. I’ll guide you with gentle movement-based prompts like walking or chatting, not rigid instructions. I'll ask you to tell each other stories, cuddle up and maybe dance if you're up for it. And then I'll help coach you in posing like dips, lifts and kisses if you want to. It's just £400 and you can use the images for your save the dates!
Natural Prompts, Not Posing Hell
I don’t do stiff smiles or awkward hand placement, I won't ask you to kiss or hold kisses uncomfortably long (but if you kiss, I'll take a picture!) My approach is designed for wedding photos that show real emotions so if you want to kiss and you do it'll be a genuine moment I've captured and not an awkward one. I’ll gently guide when needed and step back when it's right. What you get is a gallery that captures real connection, not forced poses.
Natural Photography That Feels Like You
I specialise in natural wedding photography, UK couples can see themselves in. No heavy filters. No pretending. Just honest, thoughtful images that reflect how the day felt. If the idea of being in front of a lens makes you cringe, you’re exactly who I had in mind when I built my approach.
Wedding Photography For Camera Shy Couples
I know being in front of a camera can feel exposing, especially on a day that already carries so much emotion. But here's the thing — you don’t need to perform. You don’t need to be “photogenic” or know your angles or have model energy. You just need to be you. My role is to read the room, keep things calm, and help you forget the camera is even there. That’s when the magic happens — those quiet moments, genuine smiles, the quick glances and squeezed hands that tell the real story.
And if you’re still unsure, that’s okay too. That’s why we chat beforehand, why I encourage pre-wedding sessions, and why so many camera-shy couples end up saying, “I can’t believe how natural that felt.” Your experience matters just as much as your images. If you feel good, you’ll look good — and I’ll be there to document it, unobtrusively and with care.
So whether you’re searching for wedding photos for awkward couples, natural wedding photography UK, or just someone who gets what it’s like to hate being photographed… you're exactly who I had in mind when I built this business.
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