Wedding Photography Tips for Brides and Grooms

GETTING READY

Decide in advance if you want a quiet morning for your getting ready or if you prefer a room full of people around you. Every situation provides very different energy.

HAIR AND MAKEUP

To organize the program for your wedding day, ask your hairdresser and makeup artist an estimated time for their work and add at least 30 minutes as a buffer.

CEREMONIES IN CHURCH

Before you book your church make sure it is allowed to take pictures and if there are any other restrictions.

OUTDOOR CEREMONIES

Usually, the best time for an outdoor ceremony is 2-3 hours before sunset, when the sunlight falls more evenly on skin tones (no harsh shadows) and so both the bride and groom are exposed to light equally.

TRANSPORT

If possible it would be great if the photographer could get in the car with you. Before the ceremony, after the ceremony, or on the way to the reception. In this way, he can capture some of the most intimate moments.

CREATIVE PORTRAITS

One of the most important moments of your wedding day is the creative portrait session. Be sure to allow at least 30 minutes/one hour for them. I’ll guide you at all, but it’s important to remember that the portraits require a little patience and, sometimes, an adventurous spirit.

FAMILY PICTURES

I always recommend taking pictures of family or groups (parents, grandparents, friends, etc..) immediately after the ceremony. It would be great to have someone next to me to organize the groups as I cannot know all the family members.

INCLUDE…

…YOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE GUESTLIST  If the photographer/s are on the guest list, he/they will be sitting with the guests. This ensures that he/they are always with you and he/they will never lose a moment of your reception.

INDOOR RECEPTIONS

The more lights there are, the better! I love the DJ lights, candles, lamps, etc…

TENT RECEPTIONS

I like a lot of receptions in tents because the white canvas works really well with the way I use the lights. To make it even better, add some glittering chandeliers or lanterns, and lots of candles on the tables.

OUTDOOR RECEPTION LIGHTING

If you organize a reception in the open air, under the stars, I recommend you to add extra lighting, as strands of lights that shine and candles in jars. The additional lighting will help to ‘warm-up’ your photos and create more dynamics. Otherwise, you will have a completely black background unless the receipt does not take place during the day.

THE UNEXPECTED

Let your wedding day be as simple as it is. Do not let yourself be influenced by unforeseen events. Keep an open mind, be spontaneous, that’s the only way to make your wedding a unique event.

The End. Have a wonderful wedding!