Wedding Photography Tips

Wedding Photography Tips No. 1: When you are choosing a ceremony location, think about light! What will the light be like at the time of day you are getting married? If there is going to be harsh shadows on your face or one of you in shade and one in full sun, it can make a huge difference to your photos and video. The ultimate location has the whole bridal party in shade with no light causing harsh shadows on the face.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 2: Doing an engagement shoot is not just about the photos you get from it, it is about getting to know your photographer, learning how to be natural in front of a camera and how to take direction, so on the day you feel a lot more comfortable.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 3: Ask your photographer/videographer how long it will take you to get photos/video back. Make sure you are happy with their timeline and try to talk to other brides that have used them to get a real idea. Do you really want to be waiting 3 months to show off your big day?

Wedding Photography Tips No. 4: Start writing a family photo list ahead of time so you are not having to rush to do it the night before. A family photo list ensures you get every family photo your partner, yourself and parents want on the day. These photos are normally taken after the ceremony and can be the most stressful and time consuming part so it is a good idea to recruit someone from each side of the family to round up who is needed for the next photo so it all runs smoothly.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 5: Laughter is the best medicine. Many people get a camera pointed at them and that fake smile comes out. If you want to look back at your day and be happy with how you look, make each other laugh. Laughing is the best way to get a natural smile on your wedding day.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 6: Ensure you have seen a complete wedding by a photographer. Websites will showcase the best work but you want a whole product and to make sure they will meet your needs for the whole day.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 7: Be willing to go there. The best photos are captured when couples are willing to go the extra mile, on their wedding day, for the perfect photo.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 8: Ensure the photographers work you are looking at is the photographer that will be capturing your wedding.

Wedding Photography Tips No. 9: Just relax and enjoy the day knowing you have choosen the right company who will capture it all ,so you can relive it for years to come.