Tips for Taking Wedding Photos

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When it comes to weddings, wedding photography quickly becomes a priority.  At the end of it all, the only thing left is your wedding photos, so you’ll want them to be perfect!  From pre-wedding photos like engagement and bridal photos, to the day of, there will be many photo shoots you’ll take part in. To ensure it goes smoothly, it’s best to be prepared.  After hours of standing in front of a camera as a bride, there are a few things I learned along the way that I feel will be helpful to other brides.  These wedding photography tips will come in handy throughout your engagement, leading up to your big day!

1. Practice your pose 

It’s a good idea to practice your smile and the different wedding photography poses you want  in front of the mirror before your engagement, bridal, and wedding photos!  These photo shoots consist of many different poses and you won’t always be posing with your default smile, so practice is key.  Practice your soft look, non-smiling look, and laughing in the air look- these are all popular wedding and engagement poses that you might not have ever done before!

2. Make a must have shot list

If there are certain poses you must have, or if you want certain shots with specific family members on your wedding day, be sure to make a must have shot list to give to your photographer so nothing gets overlooked.  This will also make your photographer’s job much easier and will eliminate their need to keep asking you questions about wedding photo ideas on your big day.

3. Set a realistic timeline

Whatever you do, don’t underestimate how much time it will take to get your wedding photos done on your wedding day.  Your photographer should be able to help you create a timeline for photos. Remember, it’s better to have extra time left over rather than not enough time at all!  Meet with your photographer to see what’s worked well for them at past weddings.

4. Relax your face

When you’re getting photographed for hours straight, it’s important to give your face a break. Relaxing your face for a moment will help give you a more authentic smile since posing for long periods can cause you to tense up without noticing.

5. Prep your smile

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Are you or someone you know getting married soon? Share these wedding photography tips to help another bride to be!