Getting married is a magical day in the life of a couple. It will forever be an unforgettable moment. However, planning for photos to capture the emotion and the different steps along your bridal journey can give your wedding the opportunity to live forever. If as a child you’ve been looking at your parents’ wedding album with glee, hoping that you could one day create a magical book of your own that tells a story of love and dedication, now is your chance to plan the best images for your story.
What are the essential photos you want in a wedding book? As surprising as it might sound, you don’t want to focus your attention on your big day only. Indeed, documenting your journey to the wedding can make up for a much more meaningful photo album.
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It starts with the proposal
Ideally, you should include a handful of engagement memories in your album. Pulling off the best photoshoot during a proposal can be tricky, as it is typically a surprise moment for one of you. Some couples stage their proposal photo with a photographer for better effect. However, it’s fair to say that popping the question repeatedly in front of the camera can destroy the magic of the moment. Alternatively, the person who is going to propose can organize a surprise shoot with friends so that they can capture the real emotion of the moment. It’s a good idea to follow with a photo of your engagement ring. Most brides-to-be enjoy a candid shoot that showcases the ring without feeling too pretentious.
Couple photos in your wedding gown
Can there be wedding photos without a romantic shoot with your darling? Think of it as a rhetorical question: everybody loves couple photography. However, while it might be tempting nowadays to enlist a friend with a photography hobby to save money, you should plan all wedding photos with a professional for best results. You can find a variety of photographers who propose different styles and services. If you are looking for romantic and relaxed scenes in the middle of nature, someone like Bryce Noone Photography, for instance. Typically, couples prefer an unobtrusive photographer on the day as you can get on with the reception without feeling too self-conscious.
Don’t forget your family
There is no wedding without inviting your friends and relatives to celebrate your love. While it may not be a pleasant thought, it’s important to accept that your wedding reception might be one of the last occasions to spend quality time with your elderly relatives. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to capture memories with them and create touching moments on camera. For a lot of married couples, the wedding album also serves as a family photo album, a last way for you to remember your relatives. You can ask your photographer to plan comfortable and easy group photos with your parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents and great uncles, for example.
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There’s no ideal size for your wedding album. However, even in the day of digital technology, couples choose to print out some of their favourite images to make them part of their home decor. Your photos are a token of love; therefore, you want to make sure you’ve got the best visual memories to keep the feelings close to your heart.
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