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Writer's pictureNicola Parfoot

Elopement photoshoot nerves: A little liquid courage and a whole lot of rain.

Even the most romantic souls can get a touch of pre-wedding jitters. And when it comes to elopement photoshoot nerves, the pressure to capture the perfect moments can be both thrilling and overwhelming.


Liquid Courage to Calm the Jitters

Bride and groom take shot for courage before wedding elopement photos.

Meet Effie and Matt, as the day of their photoshoot approached, they found themselves feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. To take the edge off, they decided to start their photo shoot with a little "liquid courage" – a shot (or two!) of their favourite drink. As the amber liquid warmed their spirits, I could already see the anxiousness melt away and their playfulness with each other blossom.


It's not uncommon for couples to feel a touch of nerves before a photo shoot, and some even more so during an elopement! but once you're all settled in, the focus is all on how you two are feeling together, and rather than worrying about posing we have fun, play around and get those genuine emotions captured on camera.



Bride and groom dance in the rain in black and white portrait on their wedding day. Chichester town west sussex.

Rainy Blessings: Embracing the Unexpected


As fate would have it, the weather on the day of Effie and Matt's photoshoot was not entirely cooperative. Grey clouds rolled in and along came the rain, but as always I had brought my trusty clear umbrella with me!


With the umbrella in hand, they ventured outside into the rain, but it didn't take long until we all fully embraced it, danced around, laughed a lot and possibly enjoyed our time during the photo shoot that much more. The photos we captured that day made it all worth it! what fun.





Conclusion



In the end, Effie and Matt's elopement photoshoot was a beautiful testament to the power of love, vulnerability, and embracing the unexpected. By starting their shoot with a touch of "liquid courage," they were able to overcome their nerves and let their genuine selves shine through the photographs.

The rain, which could have been perceived as an inconvenience, turned into a serendipitous blessing, adding an ethereal touch to their love story. They didn't let the weather dampen their spirits; instead, they embraced it wholeheartedly, and the outcome was breathtaking.


In life, and especially on momentous occasions like a wedding, not everything will go as planned. It's essential to adapt, find beauty in imperfections, and turn challenges into opportunities. And remember, it's lucky to rain on your wedding day!


With love,

Nicola


Nicola Ann Photography

www.nicolaann.photography

Nicola.aphotography@gmail.com



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