Brides, think about this.
You have probably already imagined your wedding photos. Your First look, your dad seeing you for the first time. The way your dress looks in the sunlight. Your husband seeing you walk down the aisle. The laughing, dancing and the small moments you didn’t know were even happening. Let's dive into four reasons why!
Reason 1
The day moves too fast.
Many brides may think ”We will have plenty of time for pictures!”
But suddenly the ceremony ran long, family photos are taking forever, everyone is trying to find Uncle Mike and now your 30 minutes of portraits has turned into 12.
You aren’t necessarily getting bad photos.
You are getting fewer opportunities for the gallery you dreamed of.
reason 2
Nobody knows what is most important to you.
Maybe grandma is the person you absolutely need photographed. Or maybe your little brother is your best friend. You want this very memorable shot of your little girl with your dress while getting ready. Or, maybe you spent 6 months making your invitations by hand. Maybe there a tiny detail on your dress that has sentimental meaning.
Reason 3
You feel awkward in front of the camera.
You might be thinking “I don’t know how to pose.”
That is OKAY!
You're not supposed to.
You shouldn’t have to suddenly become a professional model because it is your wedding day!
Reason 4
Your photographer is focused on the shot instead of your story.
Your wedding isn’t a collection of Pinterest poses.
It is YOUR story. The nervousness, the tears, the ridiculous laughter. The way he looks at you when nobody is paying attention.
To finish this off, your wedding photos shouldn’t just look beautiful. They should feel like YOU. They are about being able to look back on for years from now and remember exactly how that day felt.
You want to remember the way your fiancé looked at you before the ceremony. The happy tears you didn’t expect. Your grandmother laughing during family portraits. Your friends dancing like no one was watching. The little moments that happened in between the big moments.
And while no wedding day will ever go perfectly according to plan, your photography shouldn’t feel like something you have to worry about.
Your photos should tell the story of your day honestly, beautifully and in a way that feel like you.
Because when the flowers have wilted, the cake is eaten and gone, and the last song has played, your photographs are what allow you to step back into that day all over again.
If you are a bride or looking for a personable, wedding photographer for your special day; I would love to connect and talk about your day and what you are dreaming of! Go to the top of this page and click the "contact me" tab! I look forward to hearing from you!
