Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips and tricks are simply little changes that can be made for an ideal photography-friendly wedding day.
1. Ask Your Guests to Keep their Phones & Cameras Down
If you don't ask, I guarantee that when you come down the aisle you're going to see iPhones instead of the faces of your friends and families. Guarantee it.
Also, The WORST thing is when your photographer is ready to catch an important moment and a guest sticks out their phone and blocks the shot! Recreating your first kiss won't actually be your first kiss. I promise the professional photo will look better than your guest's iPhone one.
As the ceremony starts, please have your officiant announce to put phones away!
You should be able to trust that your photographer will capture gorgeous images of all the action. And be sure to ask your photographer if they use a second shooter (the photographer finds and pays another professional photographer to shoot your wedding alongside them to ensure comprehensive coverage).
2. If you're flexible on where your ceremony is set up for your outdoor ceremony...
A. Have the bride, groom and entire bridal party in the shade
B. Or have the sun coming from behind the altar
C. Try to ensure that everyone standing at the alter is in the same lighting situation (i.e. you don’t want the bride in direct sun and the groom in the shade!)
This is the 4th of a 9 Part Series: What Brides Should Know About...
1. What Brides Should Know About Detail Shots
2. What Brides Should Know About Getting Ready
3. What Brides Should Know About First Looks
4. What Brides Should Know About the Ceremony
5. What Brides Should Know About Family Photos
6. What Brides Should Know About the Wedding Party
7. What Brides Should Know About Bride & Groom Portraits
8. What Brides Should Know About the Reception
9. What Brides Should Know About Exits
