How to get great Wedding Pictures!

Invite me to show up early and get candids of everyone getting ready.


This is also a good time to get details like the dress, the rings, boquet, shoes, cake, etc.
For natural candids, try to act natural. Try not to turn away even though it might be your first instinct.   Talking or laughing with a guest makes for great candids.
During the ceremony, rather than focusing intently on the marriage officiator, like this shot here: you could look lovingly into your fiancé’s eyes, or take a few glances back at your audience to get shots more like this:
Before the ceremony, discuss with your bride’s maids and groom’s men how they should be holding their hands during the ceremony. Also encourage them to pay attention and look forward! ;) A uniform wedding line looks much better than everyone doing something different in the picture.

Walk slowly down the aisle. Fast shutter speeds may only be possible in the best of lighting conditions, and the lens may have a hard time focusing fast enough for a perfect shot if you’re zipping down the aisle.
During the reception, keep the room well lit. Dimming the lights may create a romantic atmosphere, but it often makes less than ideal lighting for your pictures, and I will have to rely more heavily upon flash.
Before the wedding, choose a friend or family member who can help guide people into place for the group shots so the bride and groom don’t have to do it on their wedding day. If people move quickly, you’ll be able to spend less time posing for a camera and more time enjoying your guests and your wedding day.  Most importantly, RELAX and ENJOY your wedding day. It's only going to happen once! Remember to stop and EAT.  Most brides get so caught up in greeting guests or taking pictures that they don't take the time to eat.  You will feel so much better having some food in you, and feeling good makes for much better pictures!
 
It's also helpful to let ME as your photographer know what you're looking for, so I have a general idea. Also be aware that I'm a human being, and I can only be in one place at a time, so it's impossible to capture every thing that happens at your wedding. Make sure to ask for the shots you really want beforehand.
Thanks for reading! You can find more wedding tips here!
Photography and Article by Bethany Sell- Moments to Remember - http://www.rememberyours.com/
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