4 Ways to Get Better Photos of Your Intimate Wedding

A great guest experience and having more time to spend with everyone are just some of the reasons why more couples are choosing to have smaller weddings. Not to mention the cost savings.

If you are planning to elope or will have less than 30 people at your wedding, here is how to get the best photos on the day:

Add a Special Touch

Whether it’s a hand-crafted backdrop for your ceremony, a serenading musician, or an ice-cream cart, special touches make your photos more personal and memorable. And having a smaller wedding means there’s a better chance of you having some extra budget to spare for these personalized touches.

Be Flexible

You might have a few ideas in mind as you plan your wedding photos, but this doesn’t mean these ideas are all possible. Being more flexible means you could end up with truly special wedding photos. Be open to your photographer’s suggestions. They will always keep your overall vision in mind, but the execution of the photos might be slightly different than what you imagined. 

Change Up the Format

When you have fewer guests, there’s no need to follow the traditional wedding timeline. If need be, arrange for key photos to be taken at the best times of the day. There are no rules that say you can’t take your couple’s portraits in the early morning light instead of after your ceremony. Design your day in a way that gives you the best photo opportunities and more time to spend with your guests.  

Have an Adventure

If you plan to elope, or you have a small enough wedding, take your wedding to a fun place such as a theme park or the countryside. Having an adventure leaves room for fun, candid shots that you will remember forever. Plus, you get to involve more of your guests in your photos, which they will appreciate too. 

Once you place your trust in a wedding photographer, have fun and go with the flow, you won’t be disappointed with the results.