Photos for the Photo Booth
I may have been going on about the photo booth h2b is making, and he’s even written about it himself! #
Well, today, we went out and we bought the photo frames for the booth, they look quite interesting if I do say so myself!
This my favourite frame. We found it on a chance visit to a Evolution, a gifts and ethical trading shop. It was only £3.50 as it’s a very plasticy frame. It doesn’t have a hanger on the back so h2b suggested gluing it to the booth.
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!
Looking Great in Wedding Photos
Many people don’t like having their photo taken but that’s usually down to a belief that they don’t look good in photos. With more confidence, it’s easier to relax and take better pictures.
Love Yourself!
Take a photo of yourself and focus on the
I definitely focus on elements of the pictures that I don’t like, but by focusing on what you do like, it’s easier to boost your confidence.
Ask h2b to help you see which parts of the photos he likes.
Do the T Pose!
If you stand with your feet turned to a T shape and stand slightly to the side of the camera it will add a bit of pow to your photos. Put your weight on your back leg and stand with a straight front leg. This will make you look taller and slimmer, which we all love.
Avoid the Claw
When you’re nervous, you can tend to 
You could place your hand on your hip to keep your arms away from your body and keep your hands looking soft and feminine.
H2b could hold a glass of champagne to help him look relaxed.
No Slouching!
Good posture is essential for good wedding photos. Role your shoulders back and down to elongate your neck and help yourself to look thinner. Hold your tummy in and use your core muscles to make yourself look taller and thinner.
Fuller Lips
Dab some peppermint oil on your lips to stimulate blood flow and make your lips look fuller in the pictures.
The Bouquet
As this is probably the only time we will hold
For the best impact, carry your bridal bouquet at waist height. This will best show off your dress without making your arms look too chubby. At the waist, your arms will look open and you will look slimmer.
Purse Your Lips
If you don’t want to show your teeth when you smile, and want to keep your mouth closed, remember to slightly purse your lips so that the smile looks relaxed and beautiful.
Perfect Pictures
Many couples don’t realise how important wedding photographs can be nor how important it can be to choose the right photographer for your wedding.
There is only one chance to capture the most amazing day of your life. While many of your guests will have digital cameras and many will have cameras on their phones, they won’t be able to cover every angle of your wedding.
Whomever you choose to take your wedding photos, there are some things you should remember:
take over your wedding is essential. If you look on their website at testimonials, look for thank you’s that describe the photographer as unobtrusive and relaxed. You will be nervous and excited and giddy, you don’t need a photographer who makes you worse! 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
What’s Your Photography Style?
There are lots of different ways to have your
How to Tell the Difference
You will be able to see in a lot of wedding albums what the styles are. Many photographers take informal posed shots, or take artistic, formal pictures. Your photographer will be able to tell you what style s/he uses which will help you get a better idea of what you want.
Documentary Photography
They tend not to have the traditional 
Reportage Photography
A lot of photographers use this phrase to mean 'unobtrusive’. It actually means being a bit of a fly on the wall. Your photographer may blend into the crowd of guests but you will find the shots stunning.
Traditional Posed Shots
To ensure you capture all the important people in your wedding photos (parents, siblings, bridesmaids, best friends), you could mix a few posed shots in with your reportage photography. Posed shots don’t have to be a chore, your photographer can make them fun and informal.
Vintage
It’s becoming more and more popular
Retouching
Some photographers touch up photos as standard, some will charge extra for it. Think carefully if you want to naturally capture your day without the touch ups or if you want to remember your wedding as perfect as it is in your memory.
The Rain Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Day
Most brides wish for sunshine on their special day and a forecast of rain can dampen a bride’s spirits. But it shouldn’t worry you!
Rule #1
Have a backup plan and love it! Of course, photos taken outside are the best, with all the scenery, but a good photographer will be able to take fantastic pictures inside your venue.
If you love your backup plan you’re be more likely to stay cheerful during the downpour. It’s important to stay positive and your guests will pick up on your happy vibe!
Rule #2
It very rarely rains for the entire day and you will be able to catch up with outside shots later on. If you find you’re faced with rain, be patient and it’ll soon dry up again.
Rule #3
Make your wishes known. Have a good relationship with your venue coordinator and your photographer, these are the people who will be organising your day and keeping their eye on the weather. Make sure they know what you want with regards to the weather.
Rule #4
If you have your heart set on an outside wedding but the rain dampens events, bring the outdoors inside. Incorporate ferns and small potted topiary to give your inside venue an outdoorsy feel. Use evergreen foliage in your table centres to bring that evergreen smell into your venue. Use pine cones for place settings.
Rule #5
Banish the bridezilla. Accept that in the rain, there are certain things that can’t be done, such as lawn games and fire lanterns. Other entertainment can be moved inside, be prepared to talk to your venue early about accommodating outside activities inside.
Rule #6
A good photographer will have already scouted out good inside shots but be prepared to spot some elegant backdrops for photographs. You could even splurge on a post-wedding photo shoot later when the weather is better.
Rule #7
Invest in umbrellas! A prepared bride is a stunning bride! Your expensive dress, hair and makeup need to be preserved and the best umbrellas for saving your look are the giant golf umbrellas. White ones match your dress, or you could get some that match your wedding colour scheme.
Rule #8
Wedding insurance! In the worst case scenario, such as a snow storm or a flood, insurance can help with alternate travel costs or rescheduling costs. I’ve blogged before about wedding insurance, and there are a lot of different policies available. I would definitely recommend using an insurer that is well known and respected to ensure you have the most comprehensive cover.
Rule #9
Put it into perspective. You are marrying the man you love. The weather and the little problems don’t really matter because you are being joined either legally or in holy matrimony to the man you love, and that’s all that matters. (I have to keep telling myself that because I am praying for good weather!) The rain shouldn’t ruin your happiness and everyone will be showering you with all their best wishes, you probably won’t even notice!
Benefits of the Rain
I’m a bride, and I’m hoping for sunshine, however it’s clear that even with the rain (lets face it, we live in the UK) a wedding can be special and spectacular!
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!
How to Pose for Your Wedding Photos
You are most likely going to keep your wedding photos for the rest of your life. You want them to
make you look more perky. 
the time when I’m posing for photos, I put my hand on my hips in a vain attempt to look thinner. You could vogue with your hands or hold hands with your hubby. Your hands may be hidden under your bouquet. 
If you have any tips for posing for photos please let me know and I will include them in my post. Have you had your photos taken for your wedding? What would you advise?
