Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Cards - It’s a Reminder

We’ve barely recovered from the blur of Christmas leftovers and half-hearted New Year’s resolutions, and suddenly another date is looming in the diary: Valentine’s Day.

Yes, the one with the cards, the overpriced flowers, and restaurants pretending they’ve never heard of normal portion sizes.

But underneath all the marketing noise, Valentine’s Day is actually a decent moment to pause and remember why you’re doing all this in the first place.

Not the big gestures. The small stuff.

Most couples I photograph don’t remember the grand, cinematic moments as much as the quieter ones. The squeeze of a hand during the ceremony. The shared look when something goes slightly wrong. The laugh that catches you off guard.

Valentine’s Day works best when it’s less about proving something and more about noticing it.

A check-in. A reminder. A chance to say, “We’re doing alright, aren’t we?”

If you’re engaged, this one hits differently

Once you’re engaged, Valentine’s Day shifts gear. It’s no longer just about a night out - it’s about the fact you’ve chosen each other.

And if you’re knee-deep in planning, spreadsheets, and well-meaning opinions from every direction, this is your excuse to step away from it for a moment.

No seating plans. No timelines. No wedding admin.

Just the two of you.

This matters more than you think

Your wedding day isn’t about performing love for an audience. It’s about being comfortable in it.

The couples who enjoy their day the most are the ones who already know how to slow things down together. Who aren’t trying to make it look like anything other than what it is - their relationship, as it actually exists.

That’s the energy I’m always quietly looking for with a camera.

So here’s your Valentine’s Day reminder

Forget what you should be doing. Forget what Instagram thinks romance looks like.

Do something that feels like you.

Because whether it’s Valentine’s Day, your wedding day, or a random Tuesday in five years’ time - that’s the stuff worth remembering.

And if you’re newly engaged and starting to think about the wedding side of things, choosing people who understand that makes all the difference.

If you want wedding photos that feel like your relationship, not a performance, you know where I am.