We are all too familiar with the traditional wedding portraits, from the cutting-the-cake classic shot to the groom dipping the bride dance photo, here are 10 ways to make your album stand out.
All in the Family
There is no better shot of parents on your wedding day than one of them watching the ceremony. While you are focusing on your new hubby, they're focusing on you, feeling proud, happy and a little sad. Be sure your photographer knows each parent and ask them to take a shot of each of them during the ceremony. You can't watch them while you say your vows, but you'll get the full effect of their emotions when you see the pictures.
Show of Hands
Black-and-white, medium-range shots of a couple's hands during the highly charged ceremony moments as you recite your vows or exchange rings say much more than a staged shot of your hands to show off your rings.
Behind-the-Scenes
To get a feel for the bride and groom's nervousness and joy on the day of their wedding, behind-the-scenes shots should be snapped at the hair salon, Mom and Dad's house and in the dressing room. Black-and-white film reflects the emotion of these moments best and acts as the perfect prelude to the burst of color photographs at the wedding.
Fashion As Art
That gorgeous gown is truly a work of art and should be treated as such! Have your photographer take a shot of the dress – sans bride – in all its tulle-licious glory. Hang it in a window basked in sunlight, on the back of a wooden door or simply place it on a hanger and lose the plastic bag!
Alone At Last
Finally married. What you do in those first few quiet seconds as a married couple is something no photographer should miss. Give yourselves a few moments alone after the ceremony, make sure there's space for the photographer to follow you and then revel in the moment, because it will never happen again.
Little Treasures
Why place your bouquet or ring pillow against a boring background when you have adorable flower girls and ring bearers to hold or even hug them? The best part is that by pairing the two, you can cross two shots off your list!
Maid in Heaven
Tired of seeing the same old shot of a line of ladies holding bouquets? While this is always a good shot to have in your album, play it up with a carefree alternative – bridesmaids and bride trotting toward the camera. This vibrant and energetic shot is more about personality than perfection.
X/O Marks the Spot
Your reception is the place where your whole day comes together and you’ll never get to see it in all its fabulousness – once guests arrive you can forget about those fanned napkin folds. Make sure your photographer snaps a shot of the room and the tables before the reception starts.
It’s the Beginning
This shot is basically the "...and they lived happily ever after" photo. You know, the one where the couple walks off together, hand in hand. The key to making this admittedly staged (and sappy) shot truly timeless is to make sure the couple holds hands and that they are photographed in the distance. The idea is that this is the beginning of your new life together and the sky's the limit! You may feel a little silly doing it, but the results will be worth your embarrassment.
Bon Voyage
Shot from the outside in through the window or inside the car from the front seat, this sayonara shot of the beaming couple is not only adorable but also a good image with which to close the story of your wedding. This should really feel like a snapshot – as though the photographer has merely poked her head in the window of the car to sneak a peek.
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