As a wedding photographer here in Sudbury, I get this question almost every single time I meet with couples during their planning process: “Should we do a first look?” It’s one of those decisions that can feel really overwhelming because there’s so much conflicting advice out there. Some people say it’s essential, others insist it ruins the magic of walking down the aisle. After photographing dozens of weddings across Northern Ontario, I’ve seen it both ways, and I’m here to give you the real scoop from behind the lens.