Pre-Wedding Photos to Remember
When you book your wedding photographer, you undoubtedly discussed with him or her all of the important shots that you want captured during your wedding ceremony and reception. Often overlooked, however, is all of the special moments that take place on the morning of the wedding, right before the main event begins. These are some pre-wedding photographs that you will want to be sure to remember to get for your album.
Some of the loveliest pre-wedding pictures are those taken of the bride as she prepares for her marriage ceremony. A picture of the gown, pristine on its hanger, awaiting the bride is a gorgeous image, especially if taken in a room with good natural light. In addition to a good long shot showing the whole bridal gown, the photographer should be sure to take some close-up images which highlight the special details of the wedding dress. To complete the suite of wedding attire pictures, have a few snapped showing the bridal veil, jewelry like Swarovski crystal earrings, and the fabulous bridal shoes.
The best pre-wedding pictures capture some of the excitement and behind the scenes action leading up to the main event. It is less about the formal posed pictures and more about getting the feeling of the morning in pictures. The bridesmaids lolling around sipping Champagne with their hair all coiffed still in their jeans and t-shirts is the type of image that shows the progression of time and how the morning unfolded. Of course there will also be special moments, such as the bride opening a wedding gift sent by her groom or an emotional exchange between mother and daughter just before setting out for the church.
Don’t forget about the guys in all the pre-wedding pictures. Definitely send a photographer around to catch the groom and his attendants doing their ties or raising one last toast to the groom. These will be fun pictures for the newlyweds to look through together after the wedding, as it will give each one a glimpse into what the wedding morning was like for the other. The formal and candid photos showing the ceremony and reception are the core of any wedding album, but the pre-wedding shots will really help to tell the whole story.
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Weddings are very busy, and your photographer will be running around like mad trying to capture every guest and every moment. This is why it is so important to give him a checklist of particular shots that you would like him to take. In the excitement of the day, even the bride is likely to forget about them!
For any bride, one of the loveliest images that can be captured are the pictures of her getting ready right before the wedding. The anticipation of what is to come makes for some very poignant moments. This is why it is nice to have your photographer on hand as you put the finishing touches onto your wedding ensemble. Some of the prettiest pre-wedding photos are of brides peeking into in the mirror for one last time before heading out to the ceremony. Another beautiful image is the reflection in the mirror of the back of the bride’s gown.
Speaking of pre-wedding photographs, here is another moment to capture: when the mother or father of the bride clasps her bridal jewelry around the bride’s neck. It is a very graceful image, and it makes an especially nice memory if the bridal jewelry was a gift from the bride’s parents. You will also want to ask your photographer to get some close up detail shots of your wedding jewelry, as well as of the newlyweds wearing their wedding bands.
For an outdoor wedding, make sure to have some photographs taken that show the location in all of its beauty. If there was one thing in particular that drew you to the site, such as a pond or a huge old oak tree, that would be a good location for some pictures of the newlyweds. In these types of pictures, it is nice to show some broader views of the couple in the landscape.
You only have one chance to take wedding photographs, so you want to be sure to get all of the images that will help you remember the details that made your day special. Use this checklist of unforgettable pictures to get you started, but don’t forget to add your own special requests.
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