Tips for Better Bridal Photography

If you're hiring for makeup- I've had a few brides lately who paid to get their makeup done for their wedding/bridals and ended up really NOT liking it.  You're the expert of your own face- so it will seem a little weird when someone else does your makeup because you're not used to it - so if you're hiring someone to do the makeup, make sure you do a test run with them before the actual wedding or bridal shoot to see if you're going to like it.

If you're keeping your bouquet- You might look into getting a smaller "toss" bouquet so you don't have to toss yours to some lucky single lady.

If you're having a reception with low-lighting- you might want to choose a slow song for your first dance so the camera has an easier time focusing in the dark.

If you're doing the traditional events of a wedding- like cake cutting, bouquet & garter toss, first dance, and mom/son daddy/daughter dance you might think about having a DJ or someone announce the events over loud speakers so your guests know what's going on.


You know those strings that are attached to the inside of your wedding dress just above your shoulder to keep the dress on a hanger?  Cut 'em off.  They end up coming out all over the place, and you really won't like them hanging out in your pictures.


Remember that there is no perfect wedding day- Funny things happen at every wedding, but that's when you're able to look back with a good story!