10 Tips for Couple to Make the Perfect Wedding Photos 

Any wedding day planning is very emotional. It brings love, joy and excitement and stress and utter chaos at the same time. And the last thing you want on your wedding day is to feel rushed.  Here are 10 tips to ensure that your wedding day go smoothly and you get perfect wedding photos.

1. Meet with your photographer in advance: Schedule a pre-wedding consultation with your photographer to discuss your vision, style preferences, and any specific shots you want. Make sure that the photographer’s style aligns with your own. Go through the portfolio if the images have the look and feel you want for your wedding.

2. Engagement Session: Consider having an engagement session with your photographer before the wedding. It can be helpful you get comfortable in front of the camera and build relationships with your photographer.

3. Create a shot list: Collaborate with your photographer to create a detailed shot list. Include must-have photos, specific group shots, and any unique requests.

4. Plan your timeline: Work with your photographer to create a realistic schedule for the day. Ensure there’s enough time for each part of the photography, including getting ready session, bride and groom and family portraits, reception shots.

 Tips to Make Your Wedding Images Smoothly

 

5. Trust your photographer: Once you’ve chosen a photographer, trust their expertise. Let them guide you with posing and composition to achieve the best shots.

6. Get ready early: Start your preparations well in advance to avoid rushing. This will also give your photographer enough time to capture candid moments and details. Also, try to minimize the distractions and clean the getting-ready area from clutter. Plan your details shots carefully. Get your rings, flowers, perfume, wooden hangers, shoes, dress and suit ready. 

7. Share responsibilities: Assign a trusted friend, family member or your wedding planner to help coordinate group shots and gather family members for portraits. This will save time and ensure everyone is present. Also, If there are any surprise moments or special details you want your photographer to capture, make sure they are aware in advance and help your photographer be ready.

8. Consider a first look on your wedding day: A first look before the ceremony is an intimate and emotional moment for photos. And it will help to relax and ease pre-ceremony nerves.

9. Plan for golden hour photos: we highly recommend to schedule some time for outdoor portraits during the golden hour. This time is shortly before sunset with soft, flattering light for perfect images.

10. Embrace Candid Moments: some of the most memorable photos happen spontaneously. Be open to capturing candid moments throughout the day.

Your wedding day is a celebration of your love, and your photos should reflect your unique personalities and the joy of the occasion.  Let yourself shine through. Stay relax and enjoy the moment. Let your love and genuine emotions  show in the photos and make your big day perfect.

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