The build up is over, the nerves have passed, the vows have been spoken, what now? The only thing left to do before the big party is the photo shoot, and that may come as a relief to you. However, it is vital that you get this right, because your wedding album is something that will not only mean a lot to you in the years to come, but it is also something that you will be able to pass down through the generations. For this reason, it is important that you have thought about everything that you need in order to make this the perfect wedding album.
Think about your location
Although the majority of couples will want their photographs to be taken in the location where they held the wedding, this is not necessarily true of them all. For example, if you choose to have a quiet wedding in just the local council office there may not be a suitable place to take photographs other than at the front of the building. Many find that it is a better idea to travel to another beauty spot close by to take their photographs. If you are doing this, then you need to make sure that you have checked with your photographer. There are many things that could put a stop to a photo shoot including bad lighting and uneven ground if a tripod is to be used, so giving your wedding photographer plenty of notice is ideal.
In addition to this, you will need to think about an alternative venue in case of bad weather. You don't want to be soaked to the skin just for the sake of having photographs taken at the side of a river that is only picturesque in dry weather, so make sure you have a plan for all outcomes. It may be good to see if you could have them done at the venue for your celebrations after the ceremony, so at least you know you have at least one fail proof plan.
Check your hair and make up
There are two things that commonly spoil wedding photos - tears and the weather. For this reason, waterproof makeup is an absolute must, no matter where you're having your photographs taken. If this is not the makeup that you would have chosen for the ceremony itself, then see if you could have it redone between the end of the service and the photography session. It may only take a short time, and it would make sense to have a touch up anyway. When it comes to hair, even a slight breeze could set it out of place, so lots of hair spray and clips are a must. Your hairdresser will be knowledgeable about this if you have hired one.
Choosing your perfect wedding photo shoot location is key, and preparation can help the session to go smoothly. If you do this, you can be sure that you will get an album that you can be proud of not just now, but also many generations down the line.
Think about your location
Although the majority of couples will want their photographs to be taken in the location where they held the wedding, this is not necessarily true of them all. For example, if you choose to have a quiet wedding in just the local council office there may not be a suitable place to take photographs other than at the front of the building. Many find that it is a better idea to travel to another beauty spot close by to take their photographs. If you are doing this, then you need to make sure that you have checked with your photographer. There are many things that could put a stop to a photo shoot including bad lighting and uneven ground if a tripod is to be used, so giving your wedding photographer plenty of notice is ideal.
In addition to this, you will need to think about an alternative venue in case of bad weather. You don't want to be soaked to the skin just for the sake of having photographs taken at the side of a river that is only picturesque in dry weather, so make sure you have a plan for all outcomes. It may be good to see if you could have them done at the venue for your celebrations after the ceremony, so at least you know you have at least one fail proof plan.
Check your hair and make up
There are two things that commonly spoil wedding photos - tears and the weather. For this reason, waterproof makeup is an absolute must, no matter where you're having your photographs taken. If this is not the makeup that you would have chosen for the ceremony itself, then see if you could have it redone between the end of the service and the photography session. It may only take a short time, and it would make sense to have a touch up anyway. When it comes to hair, even a slight breeze could set it out of place, so lots of hair spray and clips are a must. Your hairdresser will be knowledgeable about this if you have hired one.
Choosing your perfect wedding photo shoot location is key, and preparation can help the session to go smoothly. If you do this, you can be sure that you will get an album that you can be proud of not just now, but also many generations down the line.
