Tips for Brides # 2

While preparing to speak to the camera club in Charleston on Monday, I began to think about posing and the style of wedding photography in general. I really love it when my brides play and pose in front of the camera. It allows me to really have fun and create some amazing work. This really works for my girls as well because they get to keep these fabulous images forever.

So here is some advice to anyone who is about to do a photo shoot. Practice in front of the mirror, look at magazines and red carpet photos. See how the girls stand, they don’t come out of a box looking that good, it takes practice. Most of my girls have more than a year to plan their weddings, that is plenty of time to do just a little research on posing.

Also if you come in with the attitude that you really want to have a great time and enjoy yourself, it will show in your pictures. If you are relaxed and happy you will look relaxed and happy in your pictures.

So the tip of the day is: Have FUN, RELAX and a little practice goes a long way!!!!

Tips for Brides # 1 AKA THE LIST

I have been wanting to write about this for a while, so today I decided to sit down and do it. Hopefully this will not be the last time I write about things that can improve your experience with your photographer.

When you booked your photographer I hope that you did this because you liked that person’s work. That of course is the most important reason to book with someone, aside from their personality. I mean if you don’t like the person you definitely don’t want them following you around all day long! But today’s blog is not about either one of those things, today it’s about THE LIST.

Unless you want all or most of your pictures posed......you should really think about throwing that list away. I know every bridal magazine and website says make a list to help your photographer, but trust me any photographer worth their salt can get all of your shots without carrying around a piece of paper and a pen. As a matter of fact it slows us down. Let your photographer come in and work and just do what they do. They don’t have to take 1000 posed family photos to cover your wedding properly. Most of the time the best photographs are the ones you didn’t see being shot. This also will allow you the freedom to get married and enjoy your day without turning it into a portrait studio. If you want to do family portraits I think that’s just great, but don’t allow that to become the focus of your wedding.