Intimate portraits – couple photo session
Your photo session and portraits as a couple are most likely the photos that will make it to enlargement, and ultimately onto a wall in your home. After the wedding ceremony, at some stage, I will take you for a few photos together.
We're Not Comfortable Having Our Photos Taken
We all feel uncomfortable when we have to do things that we have little or no experience doing. Unless you are a celebrity or model, it is unlikely that you are often photographed by a professional photographer, hence, I understand that it will be a new feeling for you.
I choose to leave your photos until later in the day. This way you are feeling amazing. You are now married and your wedding is going perfectly… you are having the best day of your lives.
When I am taking your photos I am not going to pose you making you feel awkward, I am going to ask you to take a stroll, hold hands, talk to each other and express yourselves to one another. Walking and talking are things you do all day, every day, so you are experts at it. Total relaxation is normal when we are doing things that we don’t even have to think about.
Admittedly, I always choose somewhere with beautiful surroundings and fantastic light for your photos. By doing things that for you are completely effortless you will get photos looking happy and in love in one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are plenty of examples on my website.
How Long Will Our Couple Session & Portraits Take?
In the months running up to the wedding, we will discuss how much time you want to allocate to these pictures. It doesn’t take long at all to do them.
Remember you may not be as quick on your feet as you usually are in your wedding dress and heels! 15 minutes is the minimum amount of time for your couple session, I can create a lot of photos in fifteen minutes. If you prefer to take less time that’s fine and if you want more then great! More time means we can go to more places and change the scenery: so if you want the vineyard shots as well as olives, and cypress trees and white roads then we will have time to go to them.
My clients say they really enjoy their private photo sessions. It’s an opportunity to get away from the guests and spend a little time alone. During the entire day you will have been apart up until the ceremony, and then after the ceremony, you have people to talk to and so you won’t really have an opportunity to be together. Well, now is your chance.
I want to take you away to a quiet place with some beautiful scenery and perfect light, and just let you be you.
Advice To Get Better Photos/Portraits Of Yourselves
Contact us- Make sure you check and refresh your hair and makeup before we start the photos.
- If you want to be adventurous consider switching to a pair of wedges that are the same height as your heels. It will make it easier to walk on soft ground.
- Try and avoid creating tan lines prior to your wedding.
- Moisturize – dry skin, especially the lips is very difficult to Photoshop.
- Make sure you are not hungry!
After your short private photo session, you can either head back to the cocktails and aperitifs or it may be time to go to the wedding dinner and the reception.
Incredible photos for everyone!
Browse the photos and you will see that everyone is relaxed and having a great time. I can make anyone relax and feel natural in front of a camera.
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Heartfelt Testimonials
Explore rave reviews from treasured clients. Find out why couples are over the moon about their wedding photography experience.
- Jules in a true professional and went above and beyond on our Wedding day to ensure we not only got the pictures we wanted but he also did so in a non obtrusive manner. The quality of photos Jules took were sensational ........Lillian Sheehan
Jules in a true professional and went above and beyond on our Wedding day to ensure we not only got the pictures we wanted but he also did so in a non obtrusive manner.
The quality of photos Jules took were sensational and really captured the soft, romanticism of the Italian countryside. Jules was also great to deal with from the very beginning and a true professional – he was very responsive and tentative to our exact needs and requirements which helped ensure there was no ambiguity on the day.
Not all of our family and friends like being photographed but he made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed and didn’t force any pictures or moments which is very evident in the beautiful, natural photographs he took.
I’d highly recommend Jules as a Wedding photographer and we couldn’t be happier with the quality of our photos, the professionalism & customer services Jules provided and his innate ability to capture the most beautiful and special moments of your day from start to finish.
Thank you again Jules,
Lillian & David
- Jules is a very talented and professional photographer. He took our wedding photos in Lake Como. I wanted our photos to be natural poses with excellent light. and they were all very much on brief. on the day Jules was ........Sinem & Luca
Jules is a very talented and professional photographer. He took our wedding photos in Lake Como.
I wanted our photos to be natural poses with excellent light. and they were all very much on brief. on the day Jules was very professional. it felt like he was invisible yet managed to capture great moments. great experience.
I would definitely work with him again for another special occasion.
- We recently had the pleasure of working with Jules, who expertly captured all the magical moments of our wedding events in the breathtaking backdrop of Siena, Italy. From start to finish, our experience with Jules was ........Sara Waters
We recently had the pleasure of working with Jules, who expertly captured all the magical moments of our wedding events in the breathtaking backdrop of Siena, Italy. From start to finish, our experience with Jules was nothing short of exceptional.
The quality of the photographs taken by Jules is simply astounding. Every image he captured was amazing, portraying the emotion, romance, and elegance of our special day. The composition, lighting, and attention to detail in each photo were exquisite.
Moreover, Jules displayed exceptional customer service throughout our entire journey. He was attentive, approachable, and went above and beyond to ensure our needs and desires were met. He listened to our preferences and vision, seamlessly integrating them into his photography style.
One of Jules’s outstanding attributes is his ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. His direction and encouragement made the photo sessions enjoyable, allowing us to be ourselves and resulting in candid and authentic shots.
Given Jules has done 100s of weddings at top locations in italy, he has incredible knowledge of the property and its surroundings. His familiarity with the venue and the stunning landscapes of Siena and its countryside ensured that we obtained the best possible shots. The way he framed the photos with the picturesque Italian scenery truly encapsulated the essence of Italy, enhancing the beauty and elegance of our wedding.
We highly recommend Jules for anyone seeking a wedding photographer who excels in quality, customer service, and making couples feel comfortable during their special day. Our experience with Jules was nothing short of remarkable, and we will forever be grateful for the memories he captured so beautifully.
- Jules is an incredible photographer. I’m normally not photogenic and he made me look incredible in my wedding photos. He made it so I enjoyed the wedding photo experience. My wife was so stressed with the photos for ........Tyler Stoviak
Jules is an incredible photographer. I’m normally not photogenic and he made me look incredible in my wedding photos. He made it so I enjoyed the wedding photo experience.
My wife was so stressed with the photos for the wedding and he immediately calmed my wife down throughout the process. Jules innate ability to capture the elements and surroundings of our wedding venue was truly spectacular. Jules also was a pivotal part of our wedding as he kept guests organized and to the original schedule of the wedding.
Jules was also great in communication leading up to the event as he was accessible all the time. Another incredible thing about Jules was his ability to send us the digital photos only two weeks after the wedding while most of his competitors take six months.
His photos are so amazing we literally watch them on our television every weekend and we feel like we are back at our wedding venue.
- Jules is not only a world class photographer but he is a born wedding / event planner with an innate sense of what works and doesn't work in any particular situation. He of all service providers had the best input in ........Matt Burlage
Jules is not only a world class photographer but he is a born wedding / event planner with an innate sense of what works and doesn’t work in any particular situation. He of all service providers had the best input in terms of order of events, location, timing, duration, etc. He was very easy to work with and was forceful yet witty enough to keep everyone (relatively) relaxed and focused.
The quality of his photos are excellent and were able to capture different moments over the course of the day and a half that we worked with Jules. He took the time to tour the grounds for the event to find the right spots for the different occasions. The sheer volume of photos is impressive and he did not pressure us to limit the number of photos, etc. like some photographers do. The turnaround time on the photos – fully finished – was also very impressive and far ahead of the videographer.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Jules for a major life event.
- While the mind-blowing skill and quality of Jules’ work speaks for itself, I think it is important to recognize what an amazing all-around process it is to work with him. He is a consummate professional from beginning ........Sam Stoviak
While the mind-blowing skill and quality of Jules’ work speaks for itself, I think it is important to recognize what an amazing all-around process it is to work with him. He is a consummate professional from beginning to end, and his finished product is beyond incredible. The suite of pictures we received is perfectly representative of us as a couple, and I believe that is in large part because of the time he spent prior to the event getting to know us.
Since we were an international wedding, Jules was always available for video calls and emails, to ensure that he fully understood our vision, the event, and what we hoped to walk away with. He also studied our wedding site and event location to give expert artistic input and ideas around what would photograph best and at what time.
We actually moved around our ceremony, cocktails and dinner location due to his lighting suggestions, and the end result of the photography was simply breathtaking.
Jules also goes above and beyond the call of duty as a photographer; he is happy to lend a helping hand the day of the wedding and has zero pretention around what fits the job description of photographer. He is also just a relaxed, cool and smart guy.
Jules is a person you want to hangout with outside of wedding day interaction. My now husband is not exceptionally photogenic and clams up in front of cameras. Jules figured out how to make him look natural and comfortable, and that is in large part due to his personable and chill demeanor. That said, if Jules needs someone to get into or out of a shot, he smoothly makes sure it gets done – he is very capable of grabbing the attention of a large group.
Upon his recommendation, Jules also took us on a short sunset photo shoot away from our guests during the cocktail hour; it was a welcome and fun time to get away from the crowd, loosen up and get back into the moment of why we were there – to get married! These are some of my favorite photos, and we would have never taken them if not for Jules! In addition, I am sitting here typing after just getting back from my honeymoon and am in complete shock that I have already received ALL of my photos (even the edited highlights) in a few weeks time post event.
There is something truly magical about just getting home, with the wedding glow still fresh, and being able to keep it going with thousands of stellar photos that capture the entire event in a way that is even more beautiful than you remembered. I am blown away and grateful for the fast turnaround.
Finally, and most importantly, the quality of Jules’ work can’t be matched. I spent countless hours seeking out and reviewing international professional photographers, pouring through innumerable pictures.
What sets Jules apart, in my opinion, is his ability to capture not only his subjects in a relaxed and stunning manner, but also to incorporate the setting and majesty of the event all in the same photo. Every photo is a nod to not only us, but also the beautiful surroundings that we worked so hard to create for our wedding day.
When you look at our pictures, you would think that it was a team capturing everything – but it was all Jules! Also, his use and understanding of light is like no other photographer I have seen. Some of his techniques he used on the dance floor with lighting would lend you to believe that they were heavily edited, but they were originals!
That said, his photo editing skills are also top notch. He made me look like an absolute model in many photos, yet nothing looked over produced or unrealistic. He is a true genius.
There are not enough words to express how thankful I am to Jules, and I highly recommend having him capture any special event. If you don’t believe me, just look at any of his work, it stands out in a talented crowd and is breathtakingly unique.
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