Must-Have Shots
Your wedding day is filled with precious moments, and your photographer is there to ensure each one gets captured so you can relive these moments years later. Here are some of our favorite shots photographers get on the big day that no wedding album is complete without.
The Details
These shots will capture all the intricacies that went into your wedding, and all the detail you devoted hours to getting just right. These detail shots often include the invitations, programs, gifts, signs, rings, shoes, jewelry, bouquet, corsages, and boutonnieres.
PC: Jennie Hahn Photography
Getting Ready
These images capture the special moments between you and your mom, sister, or friends when your hair is being styled, dress is being buttoned, and your last piece of jewelry is put on. These meaningful, intimate moments are beautiful reminders of those who care the most for you.
PC: NewAge Creative
First Look
The first look between the bride and groom is a must-have collection of shots that capture all the love and emotion of this precious moment. One of the more highly emotional parts of your day, the nerves have built up and the anticipation is off the charts. The raw emotion in the images of this moment will make for some of your most cherished photos.
PC: NewAge Creative
Portraits
Simple and straightforward, portraits are an opportunity to enjoy each other one last time before saying, ‘I do.’ Your photographer guides you through effortless poses as artistic and creative portraits are captured.
Ceremony
These shots are important because they establish more of your love story, like where you tied the knot and who was there supporting you. The day is a blur, so these images will fill in the story of the things you may have missed or didn’t fully experience during the day. Some important shots to get during the ceremony include the venue itself, your guests , the bridal party entrance, the bridal procession, the vows, exchanging of rings, and the recessional.
PC: Two Birds Photography
First Kiss
This one barely even needs to be said, but no list is complete without it. Your first kiss as a married couple is one of the best moments of the whole day. Looking back on this picture, you will still be able to feel all the excitement of the day and feel the emotion behind this first kiss.
PC: NewAge Creative
Dances
Deeply emotional and meaningful moments between father and daughter, mother and son, and the brand-new couple are what these dances are all about. Your photos of these dances will catch the looks of love, smiles, and laughter that have filled your wedding.
PC: Paper Hands Media
Sunset
The sun may be setting on your day, but your life together is just beginning. This may be the first time you’re alone together all day, and you’re both relaxed. You’ve talked to your guests, you’ve had a bite to eat, and the hard stuff is done. The stress of the day has given way to pure enjoyment. These sunset photos, while looking incredible, can also capture your newly married bliss, unhampered by the stress of the details.
PC: Melanie Sioux Photography
Reception
Photos of the reception are important because they capture the people who came to support you on your wedding. Looking back on the faces of those who love you the most years later down the road will never fail to make you grateful for the people in your life.
PC: NewAge Creative