The day is saved and your dreams are about to come true! Everything must be perfect. Bridal shower, guest lists, planning, seating, and all the other details. None can be overlooked. The only thing that will reflect the moments are your the wedding photographs. And, they need to be perfect! I wanted to share simple but effective wedding photography tips for getting the most out of your photography session.
I still remember my wedding day. OMG! What a stressful event it was. Not the wedding it self but the effort put in place to make it the best wedding for me. Bridesmaids, friends, bridal shower, families, party time, drinks, catering.. The list goes on and on. Funny thing is; after all that frenzy, the only memorable thing left is my wedding photos. Not how much I spent time with any of those details nor the stress I put on my shoulders.
In this post, I'll share five tips to make your wedding photography outstanding. A big portion of your wedding budget may go to the photography session and there is reason behind it. You don't want to risk it! So, if you're ready, let's minimize the unwanted outcome risks of your wedding photographs with these tips.
Be Clear With Your Expectations
Professional wedding photographers meet with tens and even hundreds of couples every year. Some are just for for education and advise, some are the contracted jobs. As a result, most of the photographers start seeing every couple more or less the same after some time. Sounds odd, right? At the end, there is a reality of wedding photography being a business.
this is where I have the foremost tip that I must share with you. Be clear with your wedding photographer about your expectations, what you like, and what you want. Just like doctors. They care about their patients but they need to know more about their health history. Similar to that, your wedding photographer needs to know your story and what you want.
If you've always been a problem poser then let the photographer know. Then she/he may pursue more candid pictures instead of the posed ones. Please remember, we don't want you to be stressed for your photography session. Instead we want you to be relaxed to give is the best shots.
Schedule Enough Time
Time is precious! We know it and want to use it the most efficient way on your most special day. Wedding photographer is there for you and she/he also wants to have awesome results.
This can only be achieved with dedicated time for photography. If you want more posed photos then let everyone know around you that there will be a photography session and tell them how important it is for you. The more your family, friends know the importance of the photo shooting, the more they will show respect to that dedicated time.
If you are working with a wedding planner, you need to make sure that photography session is included in the plan. Limiting the photographer's time will be no good for you or the photographer.
Plan the Photography Session
Most likely you planned every detail. What about the photography session? Where will you have the photos? How many locations did you think of? And, the most important, is your photographer aware of all this?
Having a plan of where, when and how the photography session will take place is so important. That will clear lot of questions for both of you and the photographer.
If you have hired the photographer for a limited time, make sure which details will be included in the photography package. Unfortunately, things may start lagging and you may find yourself squeezing the photography session. That is not goof for you and the photographer as well.
Please remember, the better it goes the better it is for you and the photographer.
Don't Forget The Details!
Details reflect you. They are the hidden gems of your wedding story and are also essential for your photography album. Make sure that they are a part of your package and having them photographed may affect your wedding day schedule. For example, having a nice shot of your bridal needs to take place before you wear it. This means that your photographer may need to be there earlier than you think.
If you have limited time package with the photographer then the details may be an issue for both of you. You need to get dressed and the photographer needs to take the pictures before you get dressed. Not a mind blowing situation so long it is clearly communicated 😉
Have Fun!
Today is all about you! Not the photographer, nor anybody else. And, you must have fun! You spent days, weeks and months to get here and you definitely deserve it.
While you're having the best time of your life let the photographer do the job right. Capture the moment and make it a documentary with candid pictures.
No posing, no worrying about if everyone is smiling or not. Just enjoy the moment and see hw it went after the wedding. The most memorable moments of your life can't be posed. They need to be emotional, real, and most importantly artistic. Photography is a fine art and the artist must paint the picture of the day with the best way she/he can.
As a result, you'll have lot of fun when looking at those pictures post wedding. Almost after every wedding session I hear the same conversation between the newly wed bride and groom ; "I can't remember this happened, look how we are emotional here.."