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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"Relax and enjoy your wedding day. Too many brides get caught up with making sure all plans are carried out as if 'by design'. If things vary slightly or seem to be somewhat disarrayed don't come unglued, go with the flow. If you've done the best planning that you are capable of, set your mind to reap the most benefits that you can from it, no matter what."

Lee of Lee Rensberger Photography
Monticello MN

"Capture those special moments quickly yet unobtrusively, allowing us to create photographs that will be cherished from generation to generation. I say us because I view the wedding party and I as a team. You are all the magic behind all the photos."
Mike of Mike Poynter Photography Lexington KY

"Have your personal attendant available to gather groupings for the photo session. Things go quicker if there is someone (besides the photographer) in charge of being sure people are where they need to be when they need to be there :)"
Cheri of Personal Touch Bridal Agency Anoka MN

"Create a timeline of the day! Do some research and find out how to make a timeline -- it enables a family member or guest to know what to expect that day and call for help if something does not happen as it is planned. Someone who is helping on the day can know what all plans are and supervise arrivals for the correct photos etc.."
Vijay of pishu827 Hoffman Estates IL

"Your photographer's personality will come through in their images so take every advantage to spend time with your photographer. Make sure they are going to give you every ounce of personal attention that you and your wedding deserve."
- Janet of Hudson Schroeder Freelance Photography Fayetteville AR

"Consider booking your photographer as soon as you set you wedding date and location. This will assure you get an excellent photographer before they are booked."
- Michael of Michael J. Bain Photography Tucson AZ

"Meet your photographer and see if you like their personality. You will be speding your most special day with this person, make you like him/her and not just the work."
- Kristie of kp studios Birmingham AL

"If you prefer a photojournalistic look, don't stop and pose each time you sense a camera pointed your way. Your photographer was attracted to whatever you were doing and is trying to capture the true spirit of your day, not a pose. Therefore, it's best to let your families know that you've hired a candid photographer so that they're not constantly asking him or her to take posed photos."
-Rhonda of Dimagery Photography Charlotte NC

"Relax and Enjoy your Special Day, Let us help!"
-Terry of Teal Gallery Derry NH

"Plan pictures that are totally you. You may be a fun loving couple, so a picture of the two of you standing side by side isn't something that reflects your relationship. Him holding you from behind, with his chin on your shoulder - that looks more like you and the way you appear in real life. So plan your photos with that in mind. And don't be afraid to say no to your photographer if he or she is coming up with cheesy ideas. Stand your ground and feel free to veto any ideas that make you unhappy or uncomfortable."
-Maggie of Burnsbright Photography Kittery ME

"Invite your wedding photographer to your wedding rehearsal. It will give him or her a chance to meet the wedding party and get familiar with the location and also to pass along some information to the wedding party about photos the day of the wedding. It will help things run more smoothly, regarding photos, the day of the wedding."

-Chris of Carolina Bridal Images
West Columbia SC

"Book early! Profesisonals book 12-18 months in advance!"
-Jason of Hudson Photography AR

"Trying to round everyone up for group shots can be the most challenging part of wedding photography. Keep in mind that your photographer doesn’t know who your family members are, making it impossible for them to know who all you want photographed. You may want to create a photography timeline and review it with everyone on rehearsal night. Everyone will then know when and where to go for group photographs!"
- Cindi Kay of EnVogue Photographic Dothan AL

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