Tips for You
These are some tips to help you get the best out of your wedding photos. Just a few suggestions really, things we’ve picked up along the way.
Location: Always keep in mind how everything will look in photos, from where the bride is getting ready to the reception, or where you plan to have your wedding portraits. The right location makes for great photos.
Lighting: Look for locations with good lighting. Natural light is the best light and will achieve the best results.
Wedding Portraits: Be mindful of sunset when scheduling your wedding in winter months. If you plan your ceremony too late in the day you may not get enough daylight time for portraits outdoors. Also be sure to leave enough time between ceremony and reception for portraits. I recommend leaving at least 2-3 hours between the two. Couples are now choosing to see each other before the ceremony for their portraits. This leaves the rest of the day for you to be relaxed and not feel rushed to get to your reception. If you’re getting married in the summer consider taking your wedding portraits after your wedding meal when you have the lovely golden sky when the sunsets. Best time of day for portraits!
Wedding Dress: I always try and get a photo of the wedding dress before it goes on the bride. Try and get a pretty hanger to hang it on. A plastic hanger won’t look as nice. Also get a hanger that has a swiveling hook so it is easier to hang anywhere.
Wedding Guests: It generally isn’t a problem for your wedding guests to take photos alongside your photographer. The only time I would recommend you consider not allowing photos is during your wedding ceremony. I feel that this is one of the most important parts of your wedding day and there are no retakes. I prefer and try not to use my flash during the ceremony and often other cameras flashes can cause bad results. Have your wedding officiant politely ask that there are no photos taken during the ceremony.
Wedding Invitations: Send your photographer one of your wedding invitations to photograph. Or have one for them on the day of the wedding. It will be cool to include it in your wedding album. It’s another detail you won’t want to forget!
