IDEAS, TIPS AND ADVICE ON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHYHow many weddings have you been to? How many weddings have you photographed the Bride and Groom for the entire day? Do you think over the years your wedding photographer has seen a lot and knows what will work, what won't, and what you should watch out for? Of course they do. Here you'll find a wide variety of tips, advice and ideas that can make your day go from good to great! |
"When having a destination wedding far away, a good idea is to ask photographers about what are good places to have the ceremony and reception at, because if experienced, they can be an enormous source of information about many different venues, beaches, hotels and also for other services like; videography, cakes,music, etc. Remember that photographers often have many years in the wedding and event industry and know most if not all of the great places and vendors at a given area.
"- Joseph of Joseph LaMotta Photography San Juan, PR Wedding Photographer 
"Think outside the box for your wedding. The more unique your make your location, or your ceremony leads to more unique pictures."- Janet of JHS - JH Schroeder Photography Rogers, AR Wedding Photographer 
"Use the engagement photograph for the invitation or save-the-date card. Using a black and white photograph will save on printing costs."
- Will of Forever Images, Michigan City, IN Wedding Photographer 
"Brides and Grooms: Have someone bring you something to eat when you are getting ready. The likelihood that you are actually going to get to sit down at eat more than 5 bites at your reception is slim. A sandwich or a salad is filling but not stuffing - so you will not be starving...or uncomfortable for pictures. But please, try to eat something!"- Nick of Nick Corona Photography, Norco CA Wedding Photographer 
"A really fun Bride or Grooms gift to their bridesmaids and groomsmen are custom sunglasses. In their wedding colors or even monogrammed, they also make for some great photo op's day of the wedding!"- Jaylene of Sacred Image Photography Hockley, TX Wedding Photographer 
"Always bring extras! Whatever you may need on wedding day such as make-up, cameras, batteries, memory cards; bring two!"- Erin of Images For All Time Monterey CA Wedding Photographer 
"Having gone to so many weddings, there are many tips that photographers learn. It is good to ask your photographer for advice on many things. We have tons of ideas that can make it much more interesting and much better for the pictures. I suggested once that a bride make a scrap book of all her pictures with a scrapbook that has no plastic. Then pass it around the reception for the guests to make brief tips and tricks to make the marriage work, or even a quick cute story about the bride or groom. Then you bring that book with you to the honeymoon, and when there are quiet time you read it together. They appreciated this idea and will cherish it forever. Another thing you can do is have the photographer print up business cards or postcards with your image on it. Then when your friends and family want to view your wedding pictures, then they can find the website and information for ordering from the photographer. There are many other ideas that will be very helpful if you ask your photographer for advice. Thanks, Laura Kelley"- Laura of Laura Kelley Photography Lake Charles, LA 
"We find that when the bridal party takes some time to get to know each other before the day of the wedding; the images relay a warmer, happier event." - Erik of Synchronized Elegance Imaging, Inc. San Bruno CA 
"Choosing the best DJ or band with Master of Ceremony can be one of the most important choices that a bride can make. A good DJ or band leader takes charge of the reception and can make the reception run like clockwork as well as make it lots of fun for the bride and groom and their friends and family. I have seen weddings with poor DJ's that have been a disaster. Speaking for myself as a wedding photographer of many years, I appreciate the "take charge" attitude of a good DJ or band leader. It makes my job easier and I get excellent pictures.
" - Patricia of Artistic Visions Photography Centreville, VA 
"A lot of brides that we have spoken to are offering disposable cameras during the reception. But we have also heard from a number of brides who have had their guests take them home with them. One idea is a gift basket and enter their names for a drawing when they turn in their camera after taking photos. Another idea was to have one person in charge of getting the camera's rounded up before everyone leaves."- Denise of Hope Haven Photography Stanwood WA 
"For the guys: Be sure to check your tuxes before you leave the tux shop to make sure they are the right size, fit well, don't have any tears, stains or loose buttons and that you have all the pieces to each of the tuxes."- Peggy of Azur Photography Leavenworth, KS 
"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 
"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 |
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