Christina Carter bridal portraits, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 15, 2014. Photo by James Edward Bates.

Christina Carter Burks bridal session at the home of Cotton Fore in Biloxi. Lazaro Gown from Bridals by Lori, Atlanta, GA. ©2014 James Edward Bates Photography

Many of our brides ask if a bridal portrait session is necessary. It's really up to our client to decide. We strongly suggest a dedicated photography session about six weeks before the wedding date. There is seldom enough time on the wedding day to capture enough variety of portraits of the bride alone on the day of the wedding. 

With a dedicated bridal session, all of the attention is on the bride and her dress. No distractions. No time pressure. Just a relaxing time to allow us to capture great photos of the bride and that once in a lifetime gown!

Christina Carter bridal portraits, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 15, 2014. Photo by James Edward Bates.

Above: Christina Carter Burks bridal session at the home of Cotton Fore in Biloxi. Lazaro Gown from Bridals by Lori, Atlanta, GA. ©2014 James Edward Bates Photography

Kali Beavers bridal. Destrahan Plantation.

Above & Below: Kali Beavers Highbaugh bridal session at Louisiana's Destrehan Plantation. Pronovias wedding dress from Serendipity Bridal, Austin, Texas. ©2014 James Edward Bates Photography

Kali Beavers bridal. Destrahan Plantation.