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INVEST IN YOUR IMAGES A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS , SO MAKE SURE YOUR WEDDING SNAPSHOTS ARE EXTRA SPECIAL
Capturing every single detail and moment at a wedding as the story unfolds is the key to creating an authentic and memorable album of photographs . Imagine receiving your pictures , and there isn ’ t a photograph of your niece getting into her bridesmaid dress or your partner and their great-grandmother . Experienced wedding photographers will know the importance of capturing all of those precious moments . However , it ’ s still advisable to do a little photography prep before the big day .
Sit down with your partner , and brainstorm all of the imperative moments that you would love your photographer to capture , then get them involved - share your lists and ideas , and leave them to take care of the rest . To get you started on the right foot , we ’ ve compiled a list of the must-capture moments you can edit , personalise and share with your photographer ahead of the wedding to ensure you end up with the wedding album of your dreams .
GETTING READY The getting-ready part can often be the most exciting ; the bridal party getting ready , the hair and make-up and everyone getting into their outfits .
FINER DETAILS Staged shots with the bouquets , the dresses , the rings , invites and anything else relevant to the happy couple .
BRIDESMAIDS Fun bridal shots , staged dressing gown shots , and images with the bride in her PJs .
FIRST LOOK When everyone sees the bride or groom for the first time .
DAD AND DAUGHTER Dad and daughter tear-jerking moments in the car and outside the venue .
WALKING DOWN THE AISLE From the flower girls and page boys to the bridesmaids and bride , this is the moment when the bride or groom is revealed .
CEREMONY If there are restrictions , think of alternatives such as staging the signing of the register .
‘ JUST MARRIED ’ SHOTS Leaving the venue married and shots outside the venue greeting guests .
CONFETTI THROWING Guests showering the happy couple in confetti .
TABLES AND CAKE Table setups before the guests sit down to dinner , and don ’ t forget the cake from every angle !
CANDID People laughing , joking and having fun .
GROUP SHOTS Create a list ahead of the day to ensure everyone is captured .
SPEECHES Laughing , and crying , photos of the speeches will be ones to remember .
FIRST DANCE The newlyweds ’ first dance .
CUTTING OF THE CAKE The couple cutting the beautiful cake .
GOLDEN HOUR Probably one of the most magical moments of the day , breathtaking shots beneath the sunset .
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