Ep. 199 - How to Make the Family Feel Comfortable at a Wedding Guest: Brittany Janice Renault

07/10/2025 49 min
Ep. 199 - How to Make the Family Feel Comfortable at a Wedding  Guest: Brittany Janice Renault

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✨ Episode OverviewWeddings are so much more than two people saying “I do.” They’re about the blending of families, generations coming together, and creating an environment where everyone — from grandma to the flower girl — feels included, comfortable, and cared for.In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Brittany Janice Renault, a talented Big Island–based photographer known for her warm energy, natural connection with clients, and ability to capture intimate, joy-filled moments. Brittany shares her expert tips on how couples (and photographers!) can make the entire family feel relaxed and at ease on the wedding day — because when the family feels good, the photos feel magical.💡 What We Talk About: 🌿 Energy matters: How Brittany uses her calm, positive presence to set the tone for family portraits and group interactions. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Inclusive planning: Ways couples can communicate and plan ahead to ensure family members feel considered and appreciated. 📸 Creating comfort on camera: Tricks for helping even the most camera-shy relatives feel natural and confident during portraits. 💍 Blending generations: Navigating sensitive family dynamics with empathy so that the day remains joyful for everyone. ❤️ Going beyond the shot: Why connection and trust often lead to the most authentic, emotional wedding imagery.📸 About Brittany Janice RenaultBrittany is a Hawaii-based photographer who specializes in capturing the heart and soul of families, couples, and weddings. Known for her vibrant personality and exceptional eye for storytelling, Brittany doesn’t just take photos — she creates experiences that clients rave about.⭐️ “Brittany is a phenomenal, exceptional, spectacular photographer. Most importantly, she has great energy! … We LOVED EVERY SINGLE IMAGE! I can’t wait to visit the Big Island again just to work with Brittany!” — Beryl, 2021Her thoughtful approach to every session — from planning to delivery — ensures each client feels seen, celebrated, and deeply connected to their images.🎧 Tune In If You Want To: Learn how to make family dynamics work for you, not against you, on the wedding day Pick up strategies to guide and support relatives who might feel out of place or nervous Discover why emotional comfort is just as important as the perfect timeline or shot list📍 Connect with Brittany: www.bigislandhawaiiphotographer.com📸 Follow her for more stunning work and behind-the-scenes stories from paradise.Connect with Carissa Woo https://www.instagram.com/carissawoo

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