Your Wedding: Getting the Epic Shot
You've spent months planning every detail of your upcoming wedding. You have chosen the color of your napkins, the centerpieces are perfect, and your dress is undergoing final alterations. You've hired your photographer and want every picture to be perfect. Here is some advice if you are truly dedicated to picture-perfect memories.
*Schedule time for photos. It takes time to arrange people and chiffon, and your photographer needs to have plenty of time to get your pictures just right. If you're rushing to get to your reception, your images will be limited and maybe not as perfect as you'd like.
*Make a list! If there are specific images you want, send a list to your photographer well ahead of time. This allows the photographer to get an idea of how much time will be involved, and ensures nothing will be missed.
*Schedule time for photos. It takes time to arrange people and chiffon, and your photographer needs to have plenty of time to get your pictures just right. If you're rushing to get to your reception, your images will be limited and maybe not as perfect as you'd like.
*Make a list! If there are specific images you want, send a list to your photographer well ahead of time. This allows the photographer to get an idea of how much time will be involved, and ensures nothing will be missed.
*Keep your bridal party focused. The more time spent trying to find the best man, the less time you have for photos and the more frustrated everyone will become waiting.
*Save the alcohol for the reception. Everyone wants to relax and have a good time after the formalities of the ceremony, but intoxication is never a good idea when you're trying to have your picture taken.
*Save the alcohol for the reception. Everyone wants to relax and have a good time after the formalities of the ceremony, but intoxication is never a good idea when you're trying to have your picture taken.
* If you want unique images, don't leave out the props! Anything from furniture to wall art can make your photos stand out from the norm.
*Talk to your photographer about light conditions. If you're planning a sunset wedding, keep in mind the sun goes down quickly and that may leave you with precious little time for photos after the ceremony.
*Talk to your photographer about light conditions. If you're planning a sunset wedding, keep in mind the sun goes down quickly and that may leave you with precious little time for photos after the ceremony.
* Consider using time before the wedding to capture many of your wedding photos. You can use this time to get individual portraits if you don't want to see your partner before the ceremony, and many of the bridal party shots as well!
*If you just can't dedicate enough time to capture the pictures you want, ask your photographer about scheduling a session after the wedding. You can don your finery and pose for your wedding portraits in that special location, minus the pressure of a waiting reception! You'll get truly amazing photos, a diversity of settings, and images you will happily share with generations to come!
*If you just can't dedicate enough time to capture the pictures you want, ask your photographer about scheduling a session after the wedding. You can don your finery and pose for your wedding portraits in that special location, minus the pressure of a waiting reception! You'll get truly amazing photos, a diversity of settings, and images you will happily share with generations to come!