You’ve picked your flowers, purchased your attire, and set the date, but isn’t there something you’re missing? After your wedding has passed, your memories may not give you a perfect retelling of the best day of your life. But the right photographer and photos will do the trick!
6 Secrets to Get the Best Photos for Your Wedding
Wedding photos are truly magical. Not only can they transport you back to another time, but they can also serve as a window to your rawest emotions.
Here’s how to take the best photos.
1. Develop a Relationship With Your Photographer
Your photographer isn’t the only person separating you from taking the best photos. If you’re not used to being in front of a camera, it may take some time for you to loosen up. It’s a good idea to meet with your photographer before your big day, so you can see if you jive with them.
This meeting can give you the opportunity to look over the photographer’s portfolio and go over shots you want to take. If you want a specific style or location, discuss these details, as well.
2. Consider How You Want to Display Your Photos
Sometimes it’s better to plan your event from start to finish. Other times, you should consider how everything comes together. You wouldn’t want to stuff your photos in a drawer or on the computer after you’re done with them, so capture the celebration with wedding photo albums.
By planning your album spreads in advance, you can make sure that every shot fits together to tell a complete story. You can also be sure your album follows a theme and emotional feel.
3. Create a Timeline and Know What You Want
This point piggybacks off of the last section, but when we mean “plan your album spreads,” we mean actually plan them. Have a timeline in place that includes timespan, location, and the number of shots. A word of advice: book more time than you need, so you aren’t rushing.
It’s very important that you know what you want ahead of the wedding day. If you’re spending time thinking of what you’re going to do, you won’t have enough time to actually do it.
4. Do a Few Test Shots and Engagement Photos
What looks good in the mirror may not look great in a photograph and vice versa. For example, dark eyeliner can make your eyes look smaller on the lens, and a shiny face creates too much exposure. For these reasons, you should take a few test shots when you’re all done up.
Once you find a setup that works, move outside and experiment with natural light. Take this chance to shoot engagement photos, as you’ll have samples to work with before the wedding.
5. Get Two Photographers with Multiple Different Angles
Instead of hiring one photographer and hoping for the perfect shot, hire two. Not only will you be able to shoot more photos, but you’ll have more angles of crucial wedding moments. This makes it less likely that the photographer can’t get a good shot or misses those truly special moments.
It would be best if you established a no-cell phone policy for your wedding. Too many wedding photos have been ruined because someone pulled out their phone in front of the photographer’s camera.
6. Trust Your Photographer and Have a Good Time
Your wedding day goes by so quickly. It would be a shame if you spent the whole day stressing over the perfect angle. You hired an experienced photographer because you trust them, so be confident that they’re able to do their job. Let them get creative with a few of your photos.
The best piece of advice we can give is to pretend the photographer isn’t there. Resist the urge to look at the camera or strike a pose unless directed, especially during the ceremony.
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