10 Photography Tips When Preparing For Your Wedding Day
Here are a few useful tips to consider in order to help you feel more relaxed when being photographed on your wedding day
Before the big day, think about what style of photography you are looking for, whether it be more formal posed imagery or if you would prefer a more candid approach. A good way to do this is by creating a mood board and seeking inspiration from places such as Pinterest and Instagram.
For the family photographs, be organised and keep it short. Once the ceremony is over everyone will be keen to getting the party started, hanging around for endless images can bring a bit of a holt to the proceedings. Have a list and it will make the photographers job much easier.
Also, to help move things along with the photos, assign an Usher or a Bridesmaid to help gather relatives and friends, and try to keep the family photos close to the reception so everyone is nearby when summoned.
Try and keep relaxed and stand up straight, naturally people struggle when a camera is pointed at them, remember your posture and the rest will follow
Keep your weight on your back foot and away from the camera, this is a photographers trick to making you look more relaxed.
Try to adjust your pose every two to three photos, this helps you to reset and often will result in more natural images
Look away from the lens occasionally and then bring your eyes back to camera, this prevents you from looking too intense and rigid and will often lead to more relaxed results.
Change your expression, often people hold a gaze for too long, normally due to nerves, remember your basic facial functions and you’re half way there to a great portrait.
Have fun and communicate with me and each other. Some of the best shots I get is when I am conversing with the couple, or when you are just talking amongst yourselves.
Finally don’t forget to laugh, often a forced smile can look bad in a photograph, however a forced laugh can actually look good. We would always prefer a real chuckle though.