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1. Book well in advance, especially around Leuven. This historic university town attracts weddings and events all year round, partly thanks to its many listed buildings and squares. Photographers who know these locations well therefore tend to have their diaries filled up quickly, particularly at weekends between May and September.
2. Choose a photographer who is familiar with historic architecture. Leuven and the surrounding municipalities are home to many medieval buildings, abbeys and churches, and more and more couples are deliberately choosing such a historic venue as their backdrop. A photographer who knows how to work with old façades, vaulted ceilings and limited natural light will capture stunning images at these kinds of venues.
3. Choose a photographer who can switch seamlessly between different moments. A wedding day consists of many consecutive moments, from the preparations to the ceremony and the reception, often with little time in between. Discuss with your photographer how they will adapt to a tight schedule, so that every important moment receives the attention it deserves.
4. Make the most of the contrast between city and countryside. As well as Leuven and the surrounding historic town centres, Flemish Brabant also offers green areas such as the Dyle Valley and the Hageland, with rolling fields and wooded countryside. A photo shoot that combines both worlds – urban and rural – adds an extra dimension to your album alongside the traditional ceremony photos.
5. Ask about experience with photography in locations with limited space. Some places, such as narrow streets or church interiors, offer less room to manoeuvre than a traditional reception hall. A photographer who is familiar with this knows how to capture beautiful, well-composed images, even with a larger group.
Leuven’s historic city centre, with its listed buildings and charming squares, is a popular choice for an urban photo shoot. Further afield in the province, the Dyle Valley and the Hageland offer green, rolling landscapes for those who prefer a natural setting. Discuss with your photographer the atmosphere you have in mind, so that they can suggest the most suitable backdrop.
A photographer who frequently works in and around Leuven will usually know the most picturesque spots amongst the historic architecture, whilst a photographer familiar with the Hageland or the Dyle Valley will know exactly how to make the most of natural light in a green, open environment. Browse portfolios with your own wedding venue in mind, and pay attention to how the photographer uses light and space in a similar setting. Wedding photos? Make a conscious choice to hire a wedding photographer with experience in wedding photography.
Most couples book between six and ten hours of photography, spread across the preparations, the ceremony and the reception. If you’re getting married at multiple venues within the province – for example, a ceremony in Leuven followed by a reception further afield – discuss with your photographer how best to allocate that time across the different stages.
An engagement shoot gives your photographer the chance to get to know you better as a couple, often a few weeks or months before the wedding day itself. This ensures more relaxed, natural photos on the wedding day, as you’ll already be familiar with each other’s style in front of the camera. Many couples choose a location in Leuven or a leafy spot in the Hageland, so that the shoot itself becomes a lovely memory in its own right.
More and more couples are opting for both, especially for a ceremony at a historic venue such as a church or abbey. The acoustics there often create a unique, slightly reverberant sound during speeches or music – exactly the sort of moment that a videographer captures perfectly alongside the still images from your photographer.
According to our National Wedding Survey, you’ll pay an average of between 2,000 and 3,500 euros for a photographer in Flemish Brabant. The price depends, amongst other things, on the number of hours, whether you choose a historic venue with extra travel time, and whether you’d like a photo album or digital files. Comprehensive packages, for example those including an engagement shoot, can cost up to around 5,000 euros. Want to know more about the total cost of a wedding?
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