LESLIE CHOUCARD
TheExperience
My aim is for you to forget that we’re even there, which means you’ll get all those authentic memories…the groom spinning the wedding ring around his finger for the first time, grandma clutching grandpa’s hand, dad holding back the tears as he walks his daughter down the aisle, friends partying the night away just like old times.
Even before the big day we'll be doing everything we can to connect, assist and encourage you in the wedding process. Then, our goal is to help you relax and soak up every last second while we capture everything for you to cherish forever.
"Where do I actually start?
I absolutely adore every
single photo!"
Just such precious memories and you literally covered every single aspect of the day. I am eternally grateful and can’t tell you how happy it makes me to have my children on camera with Sam getting ready. I am such a sentimental person and to have these to keep looking over when I am old makes me so impossibly happy!!
Then the film. Oh my gosh I can’t stop playing it! I have the goofiest smile on my face every time I see it. I am in love with it. It’s had me in tears so many times! You couldn’t have captured any more of the emotions that were shown on the day.
CANDICE & SAM
"You are so, so talented and I couldn't recommend you enough"
Oh my goodness your photography of our wedding is outstanding!!!!
You truly captured every special moment which made it so enjoyable for us to re-live. We absolutely love every photo that you have taken. I just wanted to let you know that we have had so many compliments about you, especially when we couldn't get my dress buttoned up!! We loved our 'twist and turn' moments and had a great time on the day taking the photos with you, you truly made us feel at ease.
You are the best and we will be forever thankful to you for
capturing our day so beautifully.
CHLOE & STU
"It made me cry... a lot "
Where do we even begin...
The photos perfectly capture the happiness, laughter and joy of our wedding day. We can't thank you and your team enough. Your sense of fun and genuine happiness for us made everyone around you relax. Your ability to almost become invisible and capture completely natural moments as they happen is a pure talent. The pictures are perfect and really will last a lifetime, more than we could have hoped for.
The film truly blew us away. What you provided was more than we thought possible. It made me cry...a lot...very happy tears. The emotion I felt because of your work was incredible. The transitions between clips in the film, the drone footage, the moments you captured like me hugging my grandma, the girls air-drying tears after seeing my dad and me...absolutely magic. Every time we watch the film, we spot another beautiful moment or memory.
We will be highly recommending you for years to come. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day you have been simply amazing!
REBECCA & GEORGE
"Leslie managed to capture special details from the day that we didn't even notice ourselves."
My husband is a photographer with high expectations and we couldn't be happier with our photos and film!
Leslie managed to capture so many moments and emotions and even some special details from the day that we weren't expecting to see or didn't even notice ourselves. She was never intrusive and didn't interfere or interrupt, she was just there to capture everything as it unfolded so we could all relax and enjoy the wedding.
Kathleen & Luis
HOW IT WORKS
MY PROCESS
01
GET IN TOUCH
We love to start off by learning a
little more about you and what you're looking for so that we can see if we're a good fit for each other.
02
booking
We're the perfect fit! You tell us the collection(s) you've decided on and once the online booking proposal has been signed with the deposit received, your date will be secured and the fun begins!
03
PLANNING
You're always welcome to get in touch anytime (even if it's to vent about the guests who are yet to RSVP!) but either way about a month before the event we will send you a pre-wedding questionnaire and once filled out we will go through it together.
04
WEDDING DAY
Today's the day! Sit back, sip that champagne and enjoy every second safe in the knowledge that my team and I will authentically capture all the memories for you.
05
POST-WEDDING
We've got sore feet but the post-production process begins in earnest. We personally curate all the footage to produce wonderful photos and films in my signature style.
by the numbers
AT A GLANCE
25
THE NUMBER OF
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
15k
THE NUMBER OF
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
95%
THE NUMBER OF
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
24
THE NUMBER OF
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
9
THE NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
25
THE NUMBER OF
ALBUMS we deliver annually
01. Where are you based & do you travel?
I call Provence and London home. The majority of the weddings we cover take place in these locations and we're now recommended suppliers at several prestigious venues - from English country houses to French chateaux. We also serve clients all over the world.
02. HOW SOON DO WE NEED TO BOOK YOU?
In order to avoid disappointment I recommend getting in touch as soon as possible. Our couples usually book us about a year to 18 months in advance although it’s always worth checking even if it’s a spontaneous request.
03. HOW MANY OF YOU ARE PRESENT ON THE WEDDING DAY?
Depending on the collection selected, you can have up to two photographers and two videographers present on your big day.
04. Do you take posed photos?
Traditional posed group photos are an important part of the day (what else are your parents and grandparents going to frame!?) so of course we are happy to capture them. However I always recommend limiting these as much as possible. Too many groups can slow down the flow of the day.
05. How many images do you include?
I don’t have a set number but I guarantee a minimum of 500 images for a full day of coverage. The final number varies depending on a combination of factors such as length of coverage, wedding size, distance between locations etc.
06. What is your turnaround time?
Your photos and/or films will be delivered 8-12 weeks after the wedding date. I always aim to send previews within 2 weeks so don’t worry you’ll have an epic new profile pic very soon!
07. Do you offer wedding albums?
In the days of Instagram and digital storage people often forget about the power and importance of print. I offer a variety of beautiful printed products including bespoke handcrafted albums that can be created in just a few clicks from your personal online gallery.
08. Can we have the RAW files?
I’m afraid we don’t give them out for quite a few reasons but mainly because they aren’t a usable finished product. The editing of the images and films is a part of my unique creative process and it demonstrates who I am as an artist as much as the way the footage is captured on the day.
09. Do you shoot other genres apart from weddings?
Yes! While I focus primarily on weddings, over the past decade I’ve had the joy of capturing many maternity, newborn, family and even pet sessions for clients who have since become personal friends. I also work with business and editorial clients to help brands tell their stories in a visual way that leads to growth and success. Please visit my BRANDING page for more details.
The Leslie Choucard Couple
WILL WALK up a hill TO GET
THE SHOT
The Leslie Choucard Couple
is in love with
the MOMENtS
The Leslie Choucard Couple
knows what they want but can go with the flow
If you're looking for authentic, emotional and beautiful imagery.
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