Photos to Remember
As a lasting picture memory of your wedding, wedding photos are essential. My tips will help you to get your wedding photos right first time.
Don’ts
Don’t forget the details. Wedding favours, flowers, table crystals and confetti, boutonnieres, even your shoes! You’ve spent all this money and time to create a beautiful wedding, remember to get some photos of them!
I Met Some Photographers
I recently went to my friend’s gorgeous wedding and the photographers for the day were fantastic!
They were really professional, really discrete and friendly. I was chatting to one of the photographers, Asia Werbel, talking about lens envy.
The company is called Soul Bird Photo.
As well as photographing the wedding and reception, the photographers were also running the photo booth. It was a very popular feature of the wedding, visited by every guest.
I definitely recommend Soul Bird Photo, they were fantastic for my friends wedding. All the key shots were captured and the photographers stayed until the end of the night.
If you look on their website, you will see tonnes of beautiful photos of different weddings. I love the different angles and the captured details which they photograph professionally.
Soul Bird Photo are definitely worth checking out!
Your Wedding Photos
In a You and Your Wedding photo special, they kindly listed a lot of the photos you will need for your wedding.
The day will fly by, and the last thing you want on your special day is to be fussing about photos. Compiling a list will make things easier for you and your photographer. The list in You and Your Wedding is invaluable! Copy this list into word and print it out asap!
At Home
More Must Have Shots!
In a previous post, I said that some of your must have shots are the following:
Well, here are some more shots that shouldn’t be forgotten!
The Grand Entrance
One of the moments the guests will be
The excitement on your face, the bouquet, the dress! Everyone will want to remember this moment as you walk down the aisle to your h2b!
Hopefully your photographer will snap this picture without you even noticing! This shot should be natural and relaxed and full of all the emotions you’re feeling at that moment!
The Groom’s First Look
My personal favourite shot is of the groom turning around to look at his bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle.
I think the groom’s first look is the most romantic, touching photo. It’s a photograph filled with love and anticipation. If your photographer can quickly snap this photo while your groom isn’t look so that it looks natural and as relaxed as a man can while his bride is approaching, it’ll make a fantastic addition to your wedding album!
The Reception Room
Once everyone has settled in the room and moved things, the reception room will never look the same again. To get the best image of the reception room, ask your photographer to nip inside and snap a few untouched shots.
I like these shots as they show all the effort that went into dressing the reception room. Even if you have minimal decoration, the elegance and style of the room will be something you will want to remember in years to come. A fantastic addition to any wedding album.
The Cake!
With wedding cakes costing in
Edible items of your wedding will either be eaten or perish, so having a few photos of these items to remember them are crucial wedding album shots.
Try to capture the details on the cake, the ribbon and the little details. If you have a cake topper, it would be nice to snap a few shots. You could try standing behind the cake toppers to show how they look like you!
The First Dance
The first dance is often the last photo in an album. It’s actually
The DJ’s choice of lighting can often add an interesting atmosphere to any first dance and if your photographer can capture the lighting it will look fantastic in your wedding album.
But the best first dance pictures are when the couple are relaxed and happy.
Top Tips
One of my top tips for wedding photos is to make a list of all the shots you want taken on the day. If you have some special friends or family members who you really want to have photos with, make sure you make a list to give your photographer so that no one is missed.
More photo blog posts coming soon!
Have the Perfect Pictures
A friend of mine just got married at my wedding venue and she looked completely amazing in all the wedding photos. She had a spectacular dress and her hair and makeup were perfect, it all gave me a glimpse of what my far off distant wedding (287 days to go) will be like!
It also got me thinking about wedding photos.
There are a number of things to think about when planning your wedding pictures: what shots you want, how you want to pose, who you want in the photos, what story you want your wedding to tell. Even the order the photographs appear in the wedding album is something you need to decide!
Wedding photos should tell the story of the day: the venues, the events, the fine details and the people involved.
Establishing Shot
Every album needs what the pros call the ‘Establishing Shot.’ Be it a stunning church, a stain glass window, your spectacular venue or your wedding dress, an establishing shot shows the mood and atmosphere of the album.
You will always remember where you got married, but an establishing shot will mean that your venue is immortalised in your wedding album.
The Details
In the rush of the day, you may miss some of the little
The favours, the diamantes, the interesting little details that can go so easily missed.
You’ve spent hours sticking flowers and ribbon on place settings, glued your fingers together making your seating plan, these details in place you may want to see.
That shot of your wedding rings (showing off your fantastic nails), your new husband’s boutonniere, these are things you will want to remember.
Getting Ready
With the excitement building up, everyone very busy, sometimes the ‘getting read shots’ are some of the most animated.
For your getting ready shots, if you’re getting ready at home, make sure your rooms are tidy! Nothing ruins a romantic getting ready shot than background clutter!
Also, many women don’t like photos taken before they’ve donned their makeup so make sure that you avoid too many of those and focus on getting dressed shots.
I Believe There May Be Men at This Wedding?
Remember to devote some time to photographing the men in your wedding. This is something I will need to remember. It’s easy enough to focus on the girls getting ready, but remember your h2b will be nervous too! Lets capture that!
Also, it’s good insight into what’s happening while you’re busy getting ready. Your groom will be greeting people at the church or the reception venue, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of him looking nervous!
The Family
A shot with your new in-laws and with your family is a wedding album essential!
Your family have been such a huge part of your life, photos of you with your family will be treasured forever. Your family will also love having photos of you all dressed up!
More on wedding photos coming soon!
