<\/p>\n Recent trends suggest that people hire wedding photographers as much for their personality as their technical skills with a camera \u2013 perhaps even more so. If you\u2019re trusting someone to capture the most important day of your life or your newborn\u2019s first moments, it\u2019s quite a bonus if they mesh with your partner, friends and family too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Latest Videos From You may like<\/p>\n Alisa is unusual among professional photographers, in that she relies on word of mouth and social media for her bookings. But it\u2019s a business move that\u2019s working \u2013 she\u2019s having her busiest wedding season yet. I caught up with her at the beginning to find out how it\u2019s all going, and how she keeps up the amazing energy levels\u2026<\/p>\n Social Links Navigation<\/p>\n <\/a><\/a><\/a>Newborn, family, maternity, wedding photographer<\/p>\n Alisa Roberts is based in Hampshire, but travels regularly to photograph weddings across the UK and abroad. She\u2019s been shooting for over a decade and specialises in families, newborns, weddings and events. Alisa is completely self-taught and has built her business gradually since turning professional in 2012. <\/p>\n Married in 2019 at Wasing Estate, Alisa loves travelling just as much as watching Net\ufb02 ix with her husband in their dressing gowns. \u201cAbove all, I\u2019m a sucker for love, which drives my passion for capturing life\u2019s beautiful moments.\u201d<\/p>\n How long have you been a photographer, and what led you to start?<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been a professional photographer for about 11 years now. I can hardly believe it sometimes. I wanted to be a dentist, so my college choices couldn\u2019t be further from a creative outlet; but after taking a year out working and travelling, I unfortunately experienced a loss of a friend. This put things into perspective about life, and I wanted to pursue my passion \u2013 so, alongside working at Pizza Hut, my photography journey began!<\/p>\n Which genre came first in your photographic career: newborns or weddings?<\/p>\n Weddings came first for me. I love \u2018love\u2019, and I was drawn to the emotion and excitement of these events. The best part of my job is seeing couples and families over the years, and capturing their lives. I am so lucky to have families that book me each year for their photography.<\/p>\n The newborn and family photography side grew naturally as I wanted to hone in on being a lifestyle photographer. I have a deep love for newborn photography. There\u2019s something so special about capturing the first moments of a new life, and being invited into a family home in these early days.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Alisa Roberts)What are the most challenging parts of your job?<\/p>\n I wouldn\u2019t call it a challenge, but I always strive to ensure my couples have the best day possible. This means going above and beyond my job description. Whether it\u2019s giving people a lift, steaming a dress, plaiting a flower girl\u2019s hair or pinning on buttonholes, I\u2019m there to help with whatever is needed.<\/p>\n Building a rapport with new people is crucial. Establishing a connection helps me be more assertive when needed, especially for organising group photos and capturing those cherished \u2018mantelpiece\u2019 shots \u2013 which is what I call the core group photos.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have a website, which is unusual in your line of work. Does Instagram give you all the marketing you need?<\/p>\n Word of mouth and social media have been fantastic for me. I love it when people see me at an event or wedding and book from seeing me in action. I love the personal touch that this avenue offers.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Alisa Roberts)Let\u2019s talk kit. You traded in your Canon EOS DSLR, but you\u2019re still rocking some EF lenses\u2026<\/p>\n I used to shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III, then upgraded to a Mark IV, although I really preferred my Mark III. I decided to go mirrorless after researching the AF settings, and realised I should have made the move sooner! The EOS R6<\/a> takes incredibly sharp shots, and the eye-tracking autofocus is a game-changer. I love the lighter feel of it, and the touchscreen feature for navigation. I still use some EF lenses because they produce great results.<\/p>\n Talk me through your preferred camera settings\u2026<\/p>\n I\u2019m not the most techie photographer, but I do almost everything in-camera so that when I process my images in Lightroom, I\u2019m just applying my preset and making small tweaks.<\/p>\n I mainly shoot on Aperture Priority \u2013 not sure why I feel like I can\u2019t say that! I usually try to shoot as wide-open as possible \u2013 depending on how many subjects there are \u2013 and expose accordingly. For ISO, I keep it on Auto because the EOS R6 handles it so well. However, I manually adjust the ISO when I use fl ash for evening or dance floor shots, to maintain the nighttime ambience. I always control my white balance as well; Shade and Cloudy are my go-to settings for warmer photos.<\/p>\n Over the years, my approach to settings has become more fluid, depending on the lighting and the moment I want to capture. 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