If you’re planning your wedding, then you’ll be looking at photographers available in your local area. When you meet with the photographers on your shortlist, it’s good to compile a list of wedding shots that you definitely want to include on your special day. Here are some shots you won’t want to miss:
Getting Ready
If you have two photographers, then you can capture both sides of the ‘getting ready’ phase. If, like most people, your budget only stretches to one photographer then they’ll either be prepared to travel between two locations to capture the bride and then the groom, or choose the bride to cover. After all, the bride is normally the star of the show.
Shots could include hair and make-up being done, shots of the bouquets, the bride getting help with putting the veil on, close-up of dress details, Mother and Bride, Father and Bride and bridal party leaving the house. You will also want photos of the bride and groom arriving at the venue, normally in separate vehicles.
First Look
This is a modern development and is entirely optional, depending on how traditional you want your shots to be. It is an encounter between the couple before they enter for the ceremony. Some love the quiet, intimacy and excitement captured in this moment, while others don’t want to spoil the top of the aisle moment. Discuss it with your photographer and think about whether you want to have this moment or not. For a Wedding Photographer in Bexley, visit http://www.tylermadephotography.com
After the Ceremony
This is traditionally when the majority of photographs take place, when everyone is relaxed, happy and the celebrations begin. Remember to set aside at least an hour for the photo shoot, depending on how many specific shots you require. Before the day, it can be helpful to supply the photographer with a list of shots you want, because you’ll be distracted on the day. You might want specific combinations such as just friends, you and your siblings, you and your cousins etc.
It can also be helpful to have a trusted person who can help the photographer rounding up people needed for the photos. You’ll want to include shots of the bride alone, the groom alone, the bride and groom alone, the groom with his best man (or men) and the couple with all the bridesmaids. Family shots are also important, including the bride and groom with their parents, step-parents or even grandparents.
Reception
If your photographer is staying for the entire day, then there are some important reception shots you’ll want to treasure forever. The food and table decorations, close-ups of the detail on the wedding cake, cutting the cake, the first dance and the guests dancing. Will the bride be throwing her bouquet? Maybe you also want to have some informal, spur of the moment, non-staged shots of all your family and friends having a ball. Whatever shots you desire, be sure to discuss the style with your photographer so they can provide you with stunning, much-loved photos to treasure forever.