I love Pictures of Getting Ready For Your Wedding
Wedding day getting ready photos are something couples often debate on skipping. If you’ve never been involved in wedding day preparations before, it’s easy to miss what the big deal is about including your photographer while getting ready.
If you skip your getting ready photos on your wedding day you’ll miss most memorable and emotional moments. There are personal details you want to record. There are beautiful, natural moments that happen while you’re preparing for your wedding. With a little planning there is also the opportunity to quickly create stunning portraits. Here’s how getting ready photos work, and some tips to help you get the most from them.
Keep your space organized
I arrive 30 minutes or more before you plan on getting fully dressed in your wedding clothes. Arrival time depends on where you and your partner are getting ready in relation to the ceremony, and how long it will take you to be fully ready. I start by saying hello to you, doing a quick sweep of the room to look at the available light, see who’s present, and see if I need to move anything out of the way for better photos.
My first tip for getting ready photos: keep your space organized the morning of your wedding. This will help you find everything and help me capture the action of the moment without rearranging the room.
Keep your details in one place
I’ll photograph your details right away so we’re done before you need them to finish getting ready. This includes rings, jewelry, your veil, garter, cufflinks, socks, shoes, dress, suit, custom hangers, invitations, and any other special items you have with you the day of the wedding. A shoebox or small plastic bin works well for storing small items. Put small items together the night before and you’ll feel more organized too.
Candids wedding pictures are fun
After details shots are complete I’ll capture candid pictures of you and your attendants. This is usually the time where I catch people in emotional moments. You might shed a tear of joy when you see your finished make up. Unexpected guests might pop in to say hi and give you a hug. Your partner could send someone over to surprise you with a pre-wedding gift. These things are worth capturing. You can plan matching robes or t-shirts for candid photos while getting ready. This helps you look put together before you put on your wedding clothes.
The moment you’re almost ready things get real
More emotional moments will happen when you put on your wedding clothes. Once you see yourself dressed up for your wedding day it feels really, really real. Also this is a time we can quickly create a dramatic portrait that captures your feelings. After you’re done getting dressed we’ll move on to either your first look, or to the ceremony if you’re not seeing each other before.
Wedding day getting ready photos are worth it
Preparing for wedding day getting ready photos is pretty simple, and doesn’t add tons of time to your photography coverage. Like a lot of your wedding, if you plan the important stuff in advance and make sure to include your photographer in plans, you can savor your moments getting ready. You’ll get more personal wedding photography that add to the richness of your marriage story.
I’m a Minneapolis wedding photographer located just south of the Twin Cities in Belle Plaine, Mn. I travel for weddings.If you’re in need of a photographer, you can send me an email via my contact form here.
