Wedding Photography tips and advice from actual wedding photographers!

TIPS FROM ACTUAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

To help you in working with your photographer and planning your perfect wedding day! Browse our tips below:

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"It is very important for the Pre-wedding photos to be done at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours before the ceremony starts. The more photos that are done before time, the quicker the reception can get started after the wedding ends. This reduces anxiety and impatience on the guests while they are waiting for the traditional after wedding photos to be taken. Also don't compromise on "quality" in exchange for a "low-price" when selecting a photographer. Your wedding memories are priceless. Nothing can take the place of a professional wedding photographer"
- Kenneth of Berry's Wedding Photography
Albany GA (Serving Nationwide)

"Make sure you spend PLENTY of time with your photographer. Get to know them as a person. Send lots of emails. Let them take you out to dinner! It is ultimately through their personality and unique vantage point that they will photograph your wedding. Make sure that you like not only their work, but also their personality. If your photographer is your friend and not just a hired hand, they will be MUCH more passionate about capturing every moment of your wedding!"
- Andrew of VISION Photography Santa Barbara CA

"After you have chosen your photographer, keep in contact with them periodically until the wedding day. By doing so, your photographer will get to know you a little better and be able to photograph more of what you envision of your wedding day photographs."
- Stacy of Restoring Memories Photography
Tucson AZ

"Ask if your photographer is available to come to your wedding rehearsal. At Copeland Wedding Photography we always go to the rehearsals to get acquainted with the facility and also get a chance to know the bridal party. We go to all locations ahead of time to make sure we scope out all the best locations for shooting as well as knowing what challenges we may encounter. A professional photographer will be well prepared ahead of time. "
- Orlando of Copeland Wedding Photography
Darien IL

"Wedding Photojournalist" seems to be a trendy statement these days. When you're interviewing photographers for your occasion and they mention this term, ask to see examples of their magazine, newspaper or wire service work.
- Michael Cope of Michael Cope Photography
Chesterfield VA

"Tip #1: You don't need to pay florist prices to have a bouquet made for your bridal portrait sitting. You'd be surprised at the results when you have your favorite fresh flowers and some ribbon! Just be sure to cut stems about 8 inches from blooms to allow room to wrap ribbon and hold bouquet.
Tip#2: Baby wipes will work wonders for "quick fixes" with spots on your wedding dress. Just be sure to rub gently." - Kellie of Kellie Kano Photography Greensboro NC

"To expedite the photos immediately after the wedding, the wedding party and families should exit to a private room to allow guests to go on to the reception. If the guests see you at the back of the church, they will want to greet and visit, causing a long delay for the formal portraits. The greetings can then be done at the reception while guests are in line for food or cake. "
- Judy of Artistry Portraits & Video Fayetteville AR

"Have your photographer attend if not cover the reception; then he or she will know the unique flow of your wedding. Your formal photos should go more smoothly if the photographer talks about what he will be doing with your wedding party."
- Trevor of BorcheltPhotography Cary NC

"Make sure your flowers will be delivered early enough for the photos. Make sure you have your limosine for enough time that you will need it, allowing for if things run a little late, as they often do. Make sure you have thought about where to have your photos done especially if it rains; have a backup plan and make sure that space is available. Tell your bridesmaids to arrive at the getting ready location a little earlier than necessary in case any of them tend to run late or something goes wrong. You might want to call your cake company, limo company, and florist to make sure everything is set and they have not misplaced the paperwork. If you plan to do your photos before the ceremony make sure your florist will deliver the bridal boughets and those flowers needed for bridal party are on time and if the wedding is at a hotel make sure the hotel will accept the delivery of those flowers early. If you are having a Jewish wedding if the hall is not available early the hotel might refuse the delivery of the flowers if they determine that the huppah cannot be constructed early so make sure you get the flowers for your bridal party early enough for when you need them!"
Beth of Beth Fridinger Photography

"For bridal dressing areas that lack natural window light, one might consider hanging a few dainty white christmas lights over a plant or doorway for effect!"
Cindi K McDaniel's Studio EnVogue
Dothan, AL

"Relax, and try to enjoy the day. The more you enjoy the day the better the images will be!"
Breanna of Breanna Gilbert Photography
San Jose, CA

"Makeup Tip: Irridesent or pearlized lipsticks and glosses tend to make lips look thinner. Matte or low gloss lipsticks in shades that match your flowers create that polished look for your wedding day photographs."
- Nancy of Blue Diamond Photography
Coon Rapids MN

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