Wedding Photography Tips

Part II

7. Be flexible

Of course you have to be on time at the ceremony (although that does not always happen...), but relax the rest of the day. Make a time table, but leave enough time to improvise, and do not panic when you run a bit late. Have FUN!

8. Organise

Wedding roses

Formal pictures are still requested at most weddings although it is getting less popular mothers and Nans still like them. Try to schedule the formal pictures straight after the wedding at the church or register office in the venue's grounds or at a nearby park.

Another option is to schedule the formal pictures at the Reception / Party venue if there is some outside or indoor space suitable.

Then you can let your guest go ahead to the reception/party venue when you (the Bride and Groom) go first for your location pictures.

The advantage is that there will be enough time for your guests to make their way to the reception / party venue and have refreshments.

Cool Family

When you arrive everyone will be relaxed to do quickly some formal group shots.

If you want formal group pictures, make a list of groups for the photographer before the wedding. Make sure that everyone knows where they are expected for the formal group pictures.

Try to keep the number of formal group shots to a minimum. Ask one of the ushers or someone else who knows the party to round up the different family members and friends for the groups so nobody has to wait around too long and the photographer can quickly organise the groups and get these pictures done without people getting bored.

9. The important people

Grandad

Who are the parents, who are the Grand Parents?

Do not leave it to chance, make sure your photographer knows who the important people are.

When the photographer has to guess he is bound to have a lot of nice pictures of your aunt and uncle because he mistook them for your parents.

Do not forget to inform about any sensitive issues in the family. With divorced parents etc let your photographer know what you want when it comes to group pictures.

10. Leave time for location photography

Take out some time to have some pictures taken away from the crowds. There are so many possibilities: Enjoy a stroll along the beach, drink champagne at a great view point, go to your favourite bridge in the city, there are endless possibilities.

Choose a photographer who is willing to do this and has the confidence and experience to make the most of this opportunity, and turn this in some stunning pictures. Ask your photographer for ideas, and maybe to scout for locations before the wedding day.

11. Go for Quality

Trying to find a cheap photographer is bad economy which you will regret later. Make sure you go for the best you can afford. Look at the quality of photography and look at some real albums the photographer has produced.

12. Go for an engagement shoot

An engagement shoot is a great way to get to know your photographer before the wedding, this will make you more confident and relaxed on your wedding day. These location lifestyle shoots will give you some great pictures which could be used for invitations or for a custom guests book to sign at your wedding reception or 'thank you' cards. Outdoor Portrait Photography is perfect for this.

After reading these wedding photography tips you might want to have a look at the Wedding Portfolio pages for some great ideas.

A magazine style wedding album is the perfect way to display modern wedding Photography.