The couple walking towards each other on the wet sand at Woorim Beach, holding hands and smiling. The couple gazes into each other's eyes, smiling warmly, surrounded by trees. Silhouette of the couple holding hands with their dogs at sunset on Banksia Beach, with a vibrant orange sky.

For our wedding couples

Pre-wedding Sessions

Like your hair and makeup trial, meeting your celebrant or rehearsing your vows, a pre-wedding session is a rehearsal before the big day. It is not a marketing shoot. It is an investment in your wedding day: meet your photographer, polish your look and posing, and find the best light and time of day for your bridal portraits.

Available to couples who have booked their wedding with us.

Recent pre-wedding sessions

The couple embracing closely on the sandy dunes at Woorim Beach, gazing into each other's eyes with affection.

Lauren & Jasmin

Woorim Beach

 The couple stands close, foreheads touching, bathed in warm sunlight with trees in the background.

Taelar & Thomas

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha

 The couple embracing warmly on Woorim Beach, with one person smiling and the other resting their head on their shoulder. The light is soft and warm.

Mindy & Dave

Woorim Beach and Banksia Beach, Bribie Island

 The couple leans against the railing at Woody Point Jetty, laughing together as the sun sets.

Allison & Adam

Woody Point Jetty, Woody Point

 One person kissing the other's forehead while holding hands, with soft evening light.

Lisa & Maria

Hillstone St Lucia

 The couple smiles warmly at the camera, standing close together in a sunlit garden setting.

Chelsea & Brent

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha

 Couple standing barefoot on the beach at Redcliffe, embracing and gazing into each other's eyes with tall trees in the background.

Naomi & Harry

Redcliffe

 The couple embraces amidst colorful flowers, smiling at the camera in Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens.

Doyin & Felix

City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

 The couple stands close, gazing upwards with smiles, dressed in white tops and jeans, against a bright sky.

Sarah & Sam

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

 The couple sitting on the ground, embracing affectionately under a tree at Brisbane Powerhouse, with a warm, intimate expression.

Alessandra & Daniel

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

 The couple sharing a kiss on the beach with the ocean in the background at Novotel Twin Waters.

Carly & Chas

Novotel Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast

 The couple stands closely with a dog at Merv Ewart Reserve, bathed in warm sunlight.

Teagan & Aidan

Merv Ewart Reserve, Petrie

 The couple standing close together, smiling by a fountain at City Botanic Gardens.

Emili & Rohan

City Botanic Gardens and Old Government House, Brisbane

 The couple sits on grass at Shorncliffe beachfront, smiling at each other with trees in the background.

Gemma & Liam

Shorncliffe beachfront, Brisbane

 The couple poses closely, with one embracing the other from behind, both smiling warmly.

Mags & Nick

UQ Lakes, St Lucia

 The couple shares a kiss while leaning against a tree, surrounded by a lush green landscape.

Casey & Daniel

A private family farm near Ipswich

 The couple embraces with smiles, surrounded by greenery, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Savannah & Michael

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

 The couple walks hand in hand under blooming purple trees, enjoying a sunny day at UQ Lakes.

Maryam & Pasha

UQ Lakes, St Lucia

 The couple embracing, one partner kissing the other's forehead, in a serene garden setting at The Abbey Cobaki.

Leigh & Ash

The Abbey Cobaki, Cobaki Lakes NSW

 The couple stands close, smiling and embracing by a pier column at The Spit, Gold Coast, in soft light.

Bethany & Keegan

The Spit, Gold Coast

 The couple stands by a reflective pond surrounded by tall bamboo at the Japanese Garden, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. The woman in a red dress looks down at her reflection.

Jess & Alex

Japanese Garden, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

 A man lifting a woman joyfully under jacaranda trees, with purple flowers scattered on the ground.

Jasmine & Oliver

UQ Lakes, St Lucia

 The couple sits on a stone ledge surrounded by lush greenery in City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, sharing an intimate moment.

Holly & Paul

City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

 Silhouette of the couple forming a heart shape with their arms at sunset on Scarborough Beach.

Nazeem & Zenobia

Scarborough Beach, Scarborough QLD

An investment in your wedding day

Meet your photographer

Spend relaxed time together before the wedding, so on the day you are working with someone you already know and trust.

Polish your look and posing

Try the posing, see what flatters you and what feels natural, and get comfortable in front of the camera while there is no pressure.

Find the best light for your portraits

Test the time of day and the kind of light you love, so we can plan your bridal portraits around it.

Plan the day around your photos

We talk through the wedding day together, so the timeline leaves enough time for every photo you want and nothing is missed.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Your wedding is booked with us

    Pre-wedding sessions are for couples who have already booked their wedding photography with She Said YES.

  2. Step 2

    Add your session

    Ask us and we add it to your booking. We pick a date, a place you love and a time of day that suits the light you want.

  3. Step 3

    Rehearse together

    A relaxed session with gentle prompts and new ideas. Then we chat through your wedding day plans.

  4. Step 4

    Get your private gallery

    Your photos arrive in a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads to share with family and friends.

Where to have your session

Wherever you feel most like yourselves: a beach, a park, a garden, a city spot or somewhere that means something to the two of you.

Places our couples have chosen

Woorim BeachBrisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-thaWoorim Beach and Banksia Beach, Bribie IslandWoody Point Jetty, Woody PointHillstone St LuciaRedcliffeCity Botanic Gardens, BrisbaneKangaroo Point, BrisbaneBrisbane Powerhouse, New FarmNovotel Twin Waters, Sunshine CoastMerv Ewart Reserve, PetrieCity Botanic Gardens and Old Government House, BrisbaneShorncliffe beachfront, BrisbaneUQ Lakes, St LuciaA private family farm near IpswichThe Abbey Cobaki, Cobaki Lakes NSWThe Spit, Gold CoastJapanese Garden, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-thaScarborough Beach, Scarborough QLD

Pre-wedding session FAQs

What is a pre-wedding session? +

A rehearsal for your wedding photos, also called an engagement session. Just like a hair and makeup trial or meeting your celebrant before the big day, it lets you meet your photographer, polish your look and posing, and find the best light for your portraits.

Who can book a pre-wedding session? +

Couples who have booked their wedding photography with She Said YES. It is part of preparing for your wedding day with us, not a stand-alone photo shoot.

Where can we have our session? +

Anywhere you love: a beach, a park, a garden, a city spot or somewhere that means something to the two of you.

When should we have it? +

Any time before the wedding. Choose a time of day with the kind of light you want for your bridal portraits, so we can try it together first.

How do we receive our photos? +

In a private, password-protected online gallery with high-resolution downloads, so you can share them with family and friends. They are lovely for invitations, a welcome sign or a guestbook too.

How do we add a pre-wedding session? +

Just ask us and we will add it to your wedding booking.

Already booked with us?

Get in touch and we will add a pre-wedding session to your booking.

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