Duh, hire me...
Ha!
But additonally, as my 1st season of wedding photography pushes forward I have had my eyes wide open, my notepad out, and my wheels are turning.
I have learned my own lessons, but also I have seen some things brides and grooms can do to ensure photos look the way they want them!
Break it down...
Getting gorgeous time:
For those photos of the bride getting ride and the groom hanging out with his buds (Because the whole getting ready takes them like 10 minutes tops for the groom).
There are some things to keep in mind:
1. Natural light-
It makes a world of difference. Find a room where you can turn off over head lights. I room with lots of windows. Pull up the shades and sit near the windows. Totally changes the atmosphere of photos. If I don't have to use flash, you get a much more natural feel.
2. De-clutter-
I know it is hard, everyone is nervous, everyone is together, it is a flurry!!! I try and pick up as I go, to get shots that don't have panty hose boxes next to the bride, but I also like to try and pay attention to what is going on! Assign one of your bridesmaid as clean up patrol. Keep everyones "stuff" in one area or a different room.
3. Gather the details and think about where you want them.-
Hang the dress up somewhere cool! Put all your jewelry together with your garter, veil, shoes, make up, gift...
4. Save time-
A lot of times the bride thinks...I don't want to be sitting around dressed! You do a little! Or else I don't get to photograph you. This time before you walk down the isle is a perfect chance to get those gorgeous shots of just you, you and your mom, you and your bridesmaids. With some privacy. You may think of a place besides your room where we can go and not be seen to get some great before photos! (You will be so happy you did).
5. Finally, pretty much ditto to the guys for everything I said above!!
Keep your room clean! Turn off the lights and open the windows!! and Get dressed on time. (I know, I sound like mom...wait, I am one).
Stay tuned for the 2nd addition-----The ceremony
Ha!
But additonally, as my 1st season of wedding photography pushes forward I have had my eyes wide open, my notepad out, and my wheels are turning.
I have learned my own lessons, but also I have seen some things brides and grooms can do to ensure photos look the way they want them!
Break it down...
Getting gorgeous time:
For those photos of the bride getting ride and the groom hanging out with his buds (Because the whole getting ready takes them like 10 minutes tops for the groom).
There are some things to keep in mind:
1. Natural light-
It makes a world of difference. Find a room where you can turn off over head lights. I room with lots of windows. Pull up the shades and sit near the windows. Totally changes the atmosphere of photos. If I don't have to use flash, you get a much more natural feel.
2. De-clutter-
I know it is hard, everyone is nervous, everyone is together, it is a flurry!!! I try and pick up as I go, to get shots that don't have panty hose boxes next to the bride, but I also like to try and pay attention to what is going on! Assign one of your bridesmaid as clean up patrol. Keep everyones "stuff" in one area or a different room.
3. Gather the details and think about where you want them.-
Hang the dress up somewhere cool! Put all your jewelry together with your garter, veil, shoes, make up, gift...
4. Save time-
A lot of times the bride thinks...I don't want to be sitting around dressed! You do a little! Or else I don't get to photograph you. This time before you walk down the isle is a perfect chance to get those gorgeous shots of just you, you and your mom, you and your bridesmaids. With some privacy. You may think of a place besides your room where we can go and not be seen to get some great before photos! (You will be so happy you did).
5. Finally, pretty much ditto to the guys for everything I said above!!
Keep your room clean! Turn off the lights and open the windows!! and Get dressed on time. (I know, I sound like mom...wait, I am one).
Stay tuned for the 2nd addition-----The ceremony
