Looking Your Best For Your Wedding PhotographyEvery Bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, but theres a lot more to it than great makeup, hair and dress. Looking your best for your photos also includes how you act, pose, smile and feel on your day. The camera will capture it all beyond the dress and makeup! Take a moment to review our wedding photographer tips on looking your best for wedding photography. |
"Portrait 'Dress Code'...
For starters, focus on your skin. Facial shine will be picked up by the camera, so a little powder or a towel is advisable to minimize that shine. Tyically a little makeup and a light power works well for women. For men, a little baby powder or a quick towel dry should be fine. Next, dress from collar to sole. Too much skin showing takes attention away from the face. The point of the photo is to capture the faces of people in the focal zone. Not arms. Not legs. Keep your tops modest and make sure your socks match your pants. For colors, it is ideal if all parties in the photo wear solid and simple and consistent tones. Too many tones or even one odd pattern can be very distracting in the photo. Choose clothing in the same tonal range so that no single member of a family or group stands out. Darker tones are slimming and work well with darker backgrounds or settings. Middle and lighter tones work well for outdoor photography. Stay clear of super bright colors as they can wash out the image. Tones are not usually an issue for the wedding party, but for family photos at the wedding or reception, these are great tips to keep in mind. If you wear glasses, it is best if you can remove them for the portraits to reduce glare." - CCG Creative Studios, LLC Champlin, Minnesota Wedding Photographer 
"Brides: Be sure the room you are getting dressed in is large with lots of natural sun light! This makes for the best "getting ready" images!"- Belle Rouge Studio Blufton, SC Wedding Photographer 
"Brides should watch their eye makeup. Too dark may look stylish but less tends to open the eyes better. Find a good makeup artist who works with models, not the retail outlet people."- C.van Rensburg Photo Chandler, AZ Wedding Photographer 
"Never fails ! When brides and grooms have their bach and bach-ette parties the night before. You are asking (begging) for "Not the best in your wedding images". Consider having this party 2 days, or better yet, the weekend before your wedding. Get plenty of rest the day and night before. Try to have everything done before. You should have already delegated trusted people to do the day before tasks. Decompress so the smiles flow on your special day."- Absolutely Only Wedding Photography Portland Metro, OR Wedding Photographer 
"The Bride should remember to hold her bouquet down at waist height to show off that dress she spent a fortune on!"- Krys of Krys Squires Photography Denver, Colorado Wedding Photographer 
"Advice for great wedding photos:1. If you are having photos done before the wedding in a dressing room, free it from clutter. The things you need to get ready with are fine. I'm talking about the excess 'junk' that you don't necessarily want in your photos. Such as food, wrappers, dirty clothes and undies...you get the idea. 2. If the dressing room is in a church basement with very little light, try using Christmas lights strung around the room. It looks pretty and the extra light is nice for the photographer. 3. If you have too much light streaming in, try putting white or tan colored fabric on the windows to diffuse some of the light. Too much light is just as bad as not enough. 4. If the church has tattered furniture where you are getting ready, throw pieces of fabric over it. 5. When the photographer comes to shoot for your wedding, now is not the time to be modest and not want your picture taken. Instruct your wedding party and family members of the same thing. I usually end up with (too many) photos of the side or back of someone's head as they turn quickly when they realize their photo is going to be taken. 6. When kissing your bride or groom, do so slowly and hold it for a few seconds. Some of the most romatic photos are the inch right before the kiss. 7. When kissing, don't tilt the head or only one profile will be seen. Hold your head straight up and make your noses side by side. This way both of you will be seen in the photo. 8. Some couples don't like showing affection in public. Let this one day be an exception. The photos will tell you for years to come why you fell in love and married this special person." - Sonja of Image Matters Photography Columbia Missouri Wedding Photographer 
"Always take plenty of rest on the day of wedding. The pictures will come out relaxed and beautiful!"- Shahdat of Shahdat Hossain Photography Los Angeles, California Wedding Photographer 
"Try to do a Hair and Make up test before the wedding day comes, to make sure that the colors are right for your type of skin and hair, because digital cameras make those differences obvious.
"- Daniel of Daniel Romero Photography San Juan Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer 
"Your wedding day is YOUR day to shine. So shine, be relaxed and enjoy every second. Interact with your photographer, remember this is how your day is captured. Show your emotions, and play out your wedding day and you always wanted it!
"- Adel Photos Fort Polk, LA Wedding Photographer
"Be yourself. That way you'll capture the unique-ness of you!"- Kimberly of Vivid Images Photography Spanaway, WA Wedding Photographer 
"Ham it up! If you feel silly... you're having fun and your pictures will be a million times more interesting. Work that day like it's a red-carpet premiere and you are the star.
"- Leslie of Photography by Leslie Anne, Sherwood AR Wedding Photographer
"Makeup Tip: Iridescent 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 Wedding Photographer
"Stay hydrated throughout your day to maintain that "glow" all day long! Keep powder and lip gloss close by for quick makeup touches. And FORGET about the camera and have fun! We'll take care of the rest!"- Maureen of Maureen Hartson Photography, Owosso, MI Wedding Photographer 
"Eat Eat Eat the day of your wedding......the dress will fit and you will look better and have more fun"- Davido of Hawaii Photoman, Kailua-Kona, HI Wedding Photographer 
"Avoid posing pictures when it isn't necessary. It always makes for a better picture to capture a genuine moment rather than faking one."- Christopher of Tripp ARTS, Conway AR Wedding Photographer 
- Relax and have fun. It's a great day! If you're stressed or exhausted, it'll show.
- Make sure you bring someone who makes you laugh. It'll help you to loosen up! - Photos will always take longer than you think. Budget plenty of time for them!" - James of Further: Arizona Wedding Photographers, Mesa AZ Wedding Photographer 
"Get your eyebrows done a week before the wedding, it will make a world of difference :)"
- Ena of MM Digital Photography, Jacksonville NC Wedding Photographer 
"For brides- be yourself and have fun. Truly enjoy your day and soak in every moment. It will be reflected in your photographs!"
- Christi of Christi Austin Photography, Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer 
"Brides: Don't be afraid to laugh when the cameras are around. Memories
will be enchanting when our cameras can capture your joy and emotions. Make
your pictures reflect real life...its much more exciting!"- Nick of Nick Corona Photography.com, Norco CA Wedding Photographer 
"Have fun! You will be looking back at your photos for years to come! Be spunky, outrageous and outwardly emotional.
Allow your photographer to capture those emotions, you WILL treasure them."- Jennifer of Jennifer Farris - Photographer, Kernersville NC Wedding Photographer |
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