After falling-off-the-wagon for a while, the trend of having pre-wedding portraits taken seems to be making a comeback. While many couples have in the recent past opted for only event photography on their actual wedding day, many others are now seriously looking at the possibility of portrait photography prior to their wedding.

Some advantages of pre-wedding photography may include the following :

• The couple will be more relaxed without having to negotiate the activities of an actual wedding day.
  
  
• Both the couple and photographer would be able to take their time capturing shots.
  
  
• Special locations, whether near or far-off, can be chosen as backdrops.
  
  
• The portraits can be displayed on their actual wedding day, either in albums or as a multimedia presentation.

When deciding on a photographer, do consider the following :

• Their portfolio of work.
  
  
• What their respective packages include, e.g. number of exposures, number of prints in album etc.
  
  
• Lead time required for them to deliver the photos and album.
  
  
• Are the gown, suit, makeup, hairstyling and flowers included or would you have to make arrangements for these?