The wedding photography survival guide
In short: a short free guide, written by Raffaele Inglese of My Happy Wedding, to help you feel at ease in front of the camera on your wedding day: how we work, why the pre-wedding session helps, what it means when you see us doing strange things, how we plan together and what happens afterwards, right up to the album. You receive it by email by filling in the form below.
Wedding photography, explained without the stress
Almost every couple tells us the same thing: “we’re not photogenic”, “we don’t know how to pose”. That’s exactly why we wrote this guide.
Our style is wedding reportage: we tell the story of the day as it is, with just a few discreet suggestions. In these pages we explain, with a touch of humour, what to expect and how to enjoy the day without thinking about the camera.
Seven short chapters to read together
The goal
To make you forget there’s a camera at all, so you’re free to be yourselves.
No acting required
Because with us you don’t have to pose to look photogenic.
A little preparation
What the pre-wedding session is for, and why it helps more than you think.
If you see us doing strange things
Kneeling, climbing, wide-eyed: what it means, and why it’s a good sign.
Photo tricks
No black magic, just experience: light, angles and small suggestions that make all the difference.
Planning isn’t boring
A chat before the wedding avoids surprises, drama and your uncle standing in front of the cake.
The printed finale
Album, prints and video: how we go through everything calmly before printing, without stress.
A few pages from the guide
Request the guide
We’ll email you a personal link to download it. Your date and venue help us answer you better if you have questions: if you don’t know them yet, that’s absolutely fine.
Getting to know each other
If you’d like to get comfortable with the camera before the big day, read why to do a pre-wedding session and the 7 tips for anyone who’s camera-shy. If you’re comparing photographers, here’s how our quotes work.
About the guide
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Leave your names, email and, if you already know them, your wedding date and venue: we’ll send you the download link, with no obligation.
How do I receive the guide?
By email, with a personal link to download the PDF. The link is valid for 7 days: if it expires, you can request it again from this page.
Will I receive a newsletter or advertising?
No. We only use your data to send you the guide and, if you wish, to answer your questions about your wedding.
Who is the guide for?
For couples getting married who don’t love being in front of the camera, for those choosing their photographer and for anyone who wants to understand how a reportage-style wedding shoot works.
Does the guide cover the timing of the day?
No, and not by chance: the timing of the wedding is always decided together, based on the ceremony, the venue and the season. The guide explains how we do it.
Tell us about your wedding
Send us your date and venue: we’ll reply personally.
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