I first learned of the First Glance through Jasmine Star Blog where she posted that she loved when couples opted for a First Glance or First look which meant they would see each other before the Wedding Ceremony in an intimate place where only the two of them would have a First Glance of how each other looked on that special day. For the photographer it is a dream, he or she gets to stand on the sidelines and experience this unique moment of the Bride and Groom calmly seeing each other first as well as capture some amazing on location shots. Now hold on, isn’t that moment suppose to be when the Bride comes in that church door and the famous bridal hymn plays and everyone stands to see her and to see his reaction as he sees her for the first time? Isn’t a First Glance going to take away from that moment and make it less special? If they have already seen each other than that famous entrance will be less special?  I mean where I come from that is a big NO NO. It is bad luck to see the Bride before the wedding ceremony and many cultures have and would have a hard time accepting this especially in the Americas.  I thought the idea was brilliant but thought since I deal mostly with Brazilian Community, they would never go for such a thing.  Now First Glance is not for everyone but here are some reasons why to do it.

• It is a moment where only the two of you experience which makes it even extra special.
• The emotions of this moment will be seen in the photos and videography if you wish later to share with friends and family and view it again and again.
• The shots of the First Glance are one of a kind. You really see emotions come to life in the pictures.
• You take away that pressure of that entrance because it can be a scary thing, everyone is watching you, watching you reaction, you are trying to smile and entertain the crowd, and see if the decoration is how you imagined, if all is in place, but the same time trying to see your groom for the first time.  As a former bride that entrance is an out of body experience which later I was like I don't even know how I felt and where I should look.

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Here is a video recap of a first session my husband and I did last year and for more pictures please go to FeuzaReis.com