What exactly is a 'styled shoot'?

You will hear us talking lots about styled shoots and sharing lots of photos and videos of the shoots we are apart of, but, what even is a styled shoot?

A styled shoot is a collective, group effort between a variety of vendors collaborating together to produce a BEAUTIFUL bridal setting that inspires couples to include similar aesthetics in their own wedding. These shoots are also a way for vendors to showcase their skills and services in a creative way, often thinking outside the square.

CAm from we The collective I photo with love photography

CAm from we The collective I photo with love photography

Similar to a fashion editorial, it should tell a story through photography. However the significant difference here is that a "styled shoot," as the wedding industry has dubbed it, involves a lot more than just fashion. All the little details are included and are vital to telling the story.

i DO CREW AND sACHA MEGAN mua I PHOTO WITH LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

i DO CREW AND sACHA MEGAN mua I PHOTO WITH LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo Fern McAuley Photography

Photo Fern McAuley Photography

Sometimes a shoot will have a goal of being published in a magazine or on a blog and will require certain aspects/looks depending on which magazine it is to be submitted too.

We LOVE styled shoots, bringing amazing teams together and creating epic stories and inspiration, plus… its always a bonus when you get to eat the some pretty amazing treats. If you ever want to be apart of one of our shoots please contact sophie@southlandweddingcollective.co.nz


Fern McAulay's top five tips for nailing your engagement photos

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#1 Be relaxed, it’s just you two as a couple and a chance to be a little more intimate - it’s helps with getting comfortable with your photographer.

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#2 Bring ideas with you but remember that your photographer has their own style and can’t always copy/execute another photographer’s style.

#3 Engagement shoots can be at any location but are always nice if in a special location (first date, where he/she proposed etc)

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#4 It’s about you as a couple so make sure you tell your photographer what you want and if you aren’t comfortable.

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#5 Engagement sessions are fab because you get the chance to get to know your photographer and they get to know you!