Great wedding photography starts well before the shutter clicks. Here are five things every bride should know to look and feel her absolute best on the day.
The number-one question brides ask us is: 'How do I look natural in photos?' The answer is simpler than you think — it starts with preparation, not posing.
First, schedule your hair and makeup trial at the same time of day as your wedding. This way your team knows exactly how the light will affect your look. Bring a trusted friend whose eye you trust.
Second, move slowly. On the wedding day adrenaline makes everyone rush. Slow down when walking, when turning, when embracing. Slow movement photographs as grace.
Third, find your light. Stand facing a window or open doorway whenever possible during getting-ready shots. Natural light is a bride's best friend.
Fourth, let yourself feel it. The images that stop hearts are never the posed ones — they are the ones where a bride laughs with her mother, or closes her eyes during the first dance. Emotion is the most photogenic thing in the world.
Fifth, trust your photographer. If you have chosen someone whose work you love, surrender to their direction. The best portraits come from a place of comfort and trust.