Top 4 Things to Know About Wedding Preparation Images
When it comes to wedding preparation, there are so many things to consider. It’s honestly every photographers dream to capture all of the feels, details, and moments, leading up to the big parts of a couples day! To make it absolutely amazing!!! Note I didn’t say perfect, and that’s actually a piece of information I’ll share later in this reading, but yessss to amazing images and all the feels! Let’s get into it.
Gather ALL details and accessories beforehand and have in a designated area for your photographer/videographer.
If you’ve got shoes, wedding dress, perfume, earrings, rings, veil, etc. all in one space it makes it very easy for your photographer to capture all of the detailed images and most times get creative with the shots when everything is designated in one area. When these things are not gathered, everyone is in a state of panic walking around room to room in search of all of the details. Do yourself and your photographer a favor and have it ALL designated in one location. This will save so much time and energy!
2. SMILE and enjoy your moments as they come.
We can’t say this enough. I’m generally reminding couples of this throughout the day, especially my brides. LOL. It’s so easy to overhear something or someone asks a question that raises eyebrows and causes perplexed looks on faces. I’ve heard a few curse words, seen neck rolls and hands fly…it’s just all a part of the experience. Remember when we said to make your moments amazing and not perfect? Yes, that was for a reason. Nothing about the day will be 100% perfect. Things can and WILL happen that can affect how you experience your wedding day. Regardless of what happens, let the chips fall! Designate others beforehand that you trust, and hire an amazing coordinator to handle situations during moments of crisis. This frees you from worrying about them and focusing on what matters most during this time, you getting married!!! So chill, breath, and SMILE and let someone else figure out the challenges that arise. You will thank me later when you review your wedding images. :)
3. Don’t worry about us…we’re just flys on the wall
Well not really, but we want to capture the moments and feels as they happen. If we need to move you to a window with natural lighting to get a better shot we will. We may also guide you or request that you stand a certain way or smile in SOME images, but you can be sure that most of these preparation images will be completely natural and candid in nature. Don’t worry about us. REALLY! Just focus on taking your all the moments of your day in.
Keep it traditional…or not (make it your own!)
4. Consider writing a note to your love, or gifting him/her with something prior to the ceremony. You could also have a prayer with your closest friends and/or family members. All of these things and others help to create timeless moments of meaningful things and values that are near and dear to both of you. Regardless of what they are we will be sure to snap!
