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Ready, Set, Shoot! Experts Share Their Opinions On Why Hotels Should Consider Hosting Wedding Styled Shoots

Styled shoots are a perfect way of launching a brand or business into an industry. Whether you have a new business looking to get noticed or an established brand wanting to reintroduce your new and improved, styled shoots bring you the visual advantage that is a major key to attracting new clients. And the luxury destination wedding industry is all about gorgeous visuals, don’t you agree? With extraordinary planners and vendors and the world’s most stunning venues to work with, the results of a well-planned styled shoot are absolutely priceless. Still not convinced? We have gathered first-hand opinions from some of the best luxury wedding experts to tell you why you shouldn’t miss out on styled shoots at stunning hotel locations. So let’s get to it!

 

Hear From The Talented Wedding Specialists

 

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A major part of having a luxury wedding at a stunning destination is the venue itself. At least, that’s what we think. With styled shoots, you can elevate your presence and gain recognition, attracting the right clients. It also allows you to network with other vendors and suppliers, a win-win for everyone involved! Here’s what our industry pros have to say.

 

Styled Shoots Let Industry Professionals Collaborate:

 

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Soniya Dembla, Director of Camera Crew Productions, has covered 500+ weddings with the team since 2008Immortalizing moments through photography and cinematography, the passionate team knows exactly how to tug at your heartstrings, giving true meaning to the phrase ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ She shares, “It is important to create a vision that people can see as a possibility for their own event.” She adds that it helps understand the scope of a location, highlighting its benefits and services. Furthermore, it boosts your appearance on social media and blogs, in turn attracting more guests. To this, fellow photographer/ videographer and owner of Dimitris Giouvris Photography contributes, “In the age of social media, for a hotel to have one or more styled shoots on their properties, it creates more creative content for the hotel PR and social media teams to use.”

Dimitris’ exceptional skills have earned him the expertise to put together some of the most breathtaking works you’ve seen yet. He shares his understanding of a styled shoot: “A styled shoot by definition is a photoshoot of a wedding day setting where vendors collaborate to bring the best effort on a wedding theme.”

Dimitris goes on to say that all the images will feature the hotel premises as the background. This alone can be the sole reason for collaborating with wedding vendors. Not to forget the new professional relations you’ll be benefiting from. And with social media to promote the works of planners and vendors, engaged couples can easily find the right kind of professionals who can work together to deliver their vision.

 

Looking At Things From The Hoteliers’ Perspective

 

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When it comes to luxury destination weddings, one of the first things couples confirm is the hotel, based on the look, the feel, and how best can they contribute to making their day special. So it only makes sense for hotels to collaborate with other vendors to benefit from a glam promotion that can attract potential customers. Here to express their thoughts from a hotelier’s POV are Evelyn Van from Zaya Nurai IslandSylvain Bourguignon from Chateau de Santeny, and Lucie Mourcely from Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, three brilliant hoteliers with remarkable venues.

 

Surrounded by clear blue waters, the Zaya Nurai Island could perhaps be considered a paradise spot, secluded from the rest of the world. It is a spectacular place of luxury and relaxation that indulges you in an immersive experience you won’t ever forget.

 

Chateau de Santeny is a beautiful castle venue that has seen many weddings, engagements, and other such celebrations. The castle’s surroundings create a romantic setting, and its equally impressive interiors with aristocratic, timeless decor captivate you from the first second.

 

Hôtel du Palais was the imperial residence of Napoleon III and Empress Euginie. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the property was first founded in 1854 and has now taken on a beautiful, modern, and sophisticated look that is nothing short of opulent.

 

You Get To Discover A Fresh, Professional, and Perfect Showcase: 

 

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Evelyn Van, Zaya Nurai Island“From a property perspective, style shoots bring photos that will sell. The couples are looking for their perfect canvas where planners shall paint for their big day. When else than now to dedicate time and effort to draw attention before the new season with a plan for easing restrictions?” She also tells us that from a practical point of view, “style shoots keep your content fresh and helps showcase the work of planners in an authentic venue, ergo all parties benefit.”

This not only allows the wedding and hotel industries but by attracting the right clients, styled shoots are able to offer brides and grooms the perfect match of expert vendors to help make their ideal wedding day come true!

 

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Pictures Courtesy: @jeannemariepics & @chymomore/ Venue: @chateaudesanteny

 

Sylvain Bourguignon, Chateau de Santeny: The wedding planners and photographers who initiate these shoots can bring new looks to the venue and are more aware of recent trends or overseas sensibilities. But, the external partner’s goals don’t always meet the goals of the hoteliers. That’s why venues should equally contribute to the shoot in their best capacity.

To quote Sylvain, “Styled shoots allow an up-to-date presentation with a conceptual design, an adequate partner selection, and an exhaustive and detailed preparation.” In short, he convinces us that such shoots as simply professional and perfect.

 

Creating Thematic, Bespoke Experiences For Couples: A Glimpse of The Real Deal With The Latest Works

 

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Lucie Mourcely, Hôtel du Palais Biarritz: “Luxury travel is all about bespoke and thrilling experiences. When people are spending the most important day of their lives with us, choosing our property to be the main stage, we need to deliver.” She goes on to explain that trends in the industry move quickly, so to adapt, we must always be on pace and perhaps even one step ahead to ensure an up-to-date experience for all our clients. And summing it all up, Lucie emphasizes the power of social media, adding that offering the best frames can increase likes, in turn helping create buzz around your venue.

For the to-be-married couples, styled shoots definitely help you envision what your wedding could look and feel like, giving you a clear idea of what to expect with the vendors and venues you decide to go with. So whether you have it all planned out and are looking for the best people to execute it, or you’re looking for some inspiration to help you out, there is nothing better than a shoot like this to give you the most accurate representations.

Sylvain Bourguignon also expresses a similar belief here, adding that styled shoots are thematic and on purpose; “A styled shoot can be designed for a wide range of prospects or for a specific target. It gives the opportunity to enhance the strengths of the venue.”

 

Tips From The Experts On Having A Spectacular Styled Shoot!

 

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Now that our experts have shared their reasons and advantages of having a styled shoot, let’s see what advice they have for those planning one in the future! First up, the phenomenal photographers Soniya and Dimitris with their take on these shoots from a perspective behind the lenses.

 

Soniya Dembla, Director of Camera Crew Productions –

  • Do it! Your venue has a story to tell, so you must share it in a way that can bring someone’s dream wedding to life.
  • Be thoughtful in your approach and map out what’s important
  • Pay attention to lighting
  • Make it experiential

 

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Dimitris Giouvris of Dimitris Giouvris Photography –

  • Beautiful portfolio images set on hotel backgrounds; A styled shoot by definition will bring the best out of you, especially when working inside a hotel.
  • It’s a great PR opportunity to get your name associated with a hotel, especially if the hotel keeps a preferred vendor list.
  • Networking with other wedding vendors associated with the hotel is a big opportunity for photographers/videographers. Establishing good relations with fellow vendors will provide the most needed referrals to weddings.

 

Partners Policy: “It is an opportunity to keep in contact and training with our usual partners and to challenge new partners.” – Sylvain Bourguignon from Chateau de Santeny mentions in favor of these statements.

 

These styled shoots are obviously a collaborative, team effort successfully executed when wedding professionals, photographers, and venue providers work in sync and understanding with one another. So let’s take a look at the other end of the table and see how hotels can contribute to a successful shoot.

 

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Evelyn Van from Zaya Nurai Island –

  • Have everyone (selected photographer, planner, florist, furniture rental company) bring something to the table and emphasize support on the day
  • Be in charge and have a vision before you start planning, don’t be shy to give your opinion – and definitely plan ahead!
  • Have the right amount of staffing and the right team leaders supporting you on the day; make sure you brief them ahead of time.

 

Pictures Courtesy: @photographerinparis / Venue: @chateaudesanteny

 

Sylvain Bourguignon from Chateau de Santeny –

  • They should be able to identify the quality and style of the team in demand for a shoot and select appropriate candidates for the venue.
  • They should work with the selected team to present their own marketing wishes and make sure that the team will work in the best conditions of inspiration and efficiency.
  • The venue can be a force of proposal and logistics support, but once the mood board and the shoot planning is accepted, the venue should not interfere with the team in charge during the shoot.

 

Excellent Media Tool: “It gives free access to the best media, especially among social networks.” He adds.

 

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Lucie Mourcely from Hôtel du Palais Biarritz – 

  • Location location location. Of course, it’s one of the first things you need to consider when you’re planning a styled shoot at a property. Finding the perfect location that matches your requirements is key to ensuring everything else falls into place. There are numerous breathtaking locations in every corner of the world, but not all of them will be the perfect fit for you. That’s why it is important to plan out every detail with your partners while preparing for the shoot.

 

  • Intimacy is an element you definitely should consider when it comes to doing a wedding styled shoot. You want to get the best, most romantic shots to work with, and building on intimacy is one of the contributors to creating this. With your model couple and the right location enhanced with the set, you are bound to create something attractive to get people’s attention.

 

  • Great & reactive suppliers to collaborate with is another crucial element to think about because when working together, everyone should have a collective goal and stay on the same page throughout to see equally beneficial results.

 

Supporting these well-made points is Sylvain again, saying, “Styled shoots allow an up-to-date presentation with a conceptual design, an adequate partners selection, and an exhaustive and detailed preparation,” In short, he convinces us that such shoots as simply professional and perfect.

 

With their niche experience in the glamorous wedding industry, these exceptional experts have shared their thoughts and inputs on the topic. And we think acting on their valuable insights will help wedding vendors across the globe showcase their respective talents. Wouldn’t you agree? So what are you waiting for? Let’s Ready, Set, Shoot!

 

Head over to our DWP Insider page dedicated to photographers, hotel venues, and other exceptional wedding vendors to find these experts and more like them for your next shoot or your wedding day as an engaged couple.

 

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