A Bride’s Guide to Gorgeous At-Home Wedding Photos
A Bride’s Guide to Gorgeous At-Home Wedding Photos
The concept of a traditional wedding is not what it used to be, with large, lavish events becoming a thing of the past. More couples are opting to host smaller weddings right at home. It gives you more control over every aspect of your big day and you’re in a comfortable environment.
What about your wedding photos though? Can you still expect beautiful, eye-catching images if you’re having an at-home wedding? Absolutely!
Here are some tips that will help you prepare.
Find the Right Photographer
The first thing you need to do to get great images of your at-home wedding is to find a photographer with the necessary experience and a style you love. Take your time with this research and make sure that you feel comfortable with a photographer before you book them. You can start by looking at each photographer’s portfolio and speaking to them over the phone before arranging in-person meetings with your shortlist.
It’s important to feel comfortable with a photographer because they will be in your personal space for most of the day. It’s also essential to find out whether they have experience with weddings hosted at home.
Schedule a Site Visit
Once you find your wedding photographer, arrange for them to meet you at the wedding venue. This way, you can discuss your expectations with them, and they can get some shot ideas. Use this time for a basic rundown of your wedding day too.
Pick the Spots with the Best Light
When planning your wedding day, pick every area with light in mind. For example, make sure that the room you’re getting ready in offers some natural light as this makes for the best photos. When it comes to the ceremony, where will the sun be as you say I Do? You don’t want it to be in your eyes. This is something that your photographer can also help you with.
Get Rid of Clutter
A lot goes on the morning of a wedding, but it’s essential to keep your space clutter-free. You could have the perfect shot all lined up, but have it ruined by a handbag or a bottle of water in the background. You can assign this task to someone in your wedding party to make your morning as stress-free as possible.
Embrace the Garden
There is no need to venture to another venue for your couple’s portraits when you have an entire garden to work with. With a little planning and cleaning up, a garden can be the backdrop for some memorable wedding photos. Again, work with your photographer to plan these shots.
If you need any more advice or have questions about how to get the best at-home wedding photos, know that your photographer will have all the answers and suggestions you need.
