Photo Ideas for the Big Day
In the hustle and bustle that will be your wedding day, there will be a lot you might not remember about the day. Of course, it can be easy to forget in the moment to get the shots you really want for your big day. So, be sure to grab a pen and paper, and make a list to be sure you and your photographer have the same picture of your big day. There's the obligatory family and ceremony shots, but there may be a few you're forgetting.
Here's a few shots you won't want to miss!
First Looks
Getting that once-in-a-lifetime shot of newlyweds first seeing each other decked out is a must for any photobook. Whether you choose to have a first look beforehand, or decide to leave the surprise until the ceremony itself, getting photos of your happy and surprised looks will be something you won't want to miss.
Outfit Details
What's your something borrowed and something blue? Did you buy monogrammed cufflinks just for the occasion? If there's any part of you or the wedding party's outfits that you adore, be sure to let your photographer know. These shots can get done while getting ready and putting them on for the first time, or up close in wedding party photos later.
Decor, Before
For all the time spent arranging tables and deciding centerpieces, it's definitely worth a little extra time to make sure you get some shots of it all together. While it's great to have photos once everyone's in place, a few photos of the perfectly arranged ceremony and reception venues before your guests arrive will make for some beautiful photos later, especially if your venues are somewhere scenic.
Family Reception Photos
While the posed family shots are expected with every wedding, the ones you'll truly cherish later will be the candid ones. The little things, like your flower girls dancing together or your grandparents wiping tears from their eyes, will be the sort of detail you'll probably miss on the day of. So getting shots of these moments helps preserve them - and you might catch something you completely missed!
Cake Time
You can keep your dress, and choose to have bouquets or corsages pressed or preserved, but unfortunately food expires. While the tradition of freezing a slice for the future is still practiced, the look of your food and wedding cake fresh and decorated is something you'll only have in memories. It can be best to preserve it by getting tons of photos - both of it before anyone has dug in, shots of you and your spouse cutting it together, and some glamor shots of the interior of the cake after the cutting. While you can't eat the pictures, they can really help remember that special part of the day.
The most important part of your wedding photos is discussing with your photographer before the big day what your expectations are. They may have their own suggestions of additional photos to take, but your photographer cannot read your mind - if you have something specific you want, be sure to make this clear so that you are not having to remember to ask on the big day. Once you've figured out what you're doing together, you can let yourself relax, let your photographer handle the rest, and enjoy the moment!