Telling Your Story With Photography

Your photographer has such an important role in your wedding as they work to document the day for you.  

As you are looking for a photographer, make sure you choose someone whose style you love and someone you feel comfortable around.  Look through their galleries to see what types of shots they commonly capture, if they take more posed or candid shots and make sure they have a consistent editing style that you love.

Show the Details

There are many things you can do to help them tell the full story of your wedding – let them know what the details are so they can capture them!  The details are what you spend much of your time stressing over as you plan the wedding and you want to make sure you can enjoy those for years to come.  We have compiled a starting list for you on what details you may want your photographer to focus on.

1. The Rings

Everything starts with the engagement ring and the wedding bands are the long lasting symbol of the vows you say on your wedding day.  Most rings have gorgeous details that can be admired even more when seen in a close up shot.  

Your photographer can capture your ring in many ways that will help emphasize the overall feel of your wedding.  Place your rings in a place that is easy for the photographer to access and take the detail shots as you are getting ready.

2. The Invitation Suite

 The invitation suite is the first impression your guests receive for your wedding and sets the tone for what the wedding day will hold.  Bring an extra invitation suite on the day of your wedding so your photographer can capture it.

3. Wedding Shoes

Not only are they a key part of your wedding day choices (even if they don’t make it all the way through the dancing!), but we have seen some great examples of personalization like a love note written by your fiancé!

4. The Flowers

These may be my favorite part of weddings!  They set the tone, color palette and are a big part of your budget.  Make sure your photographer gets plenty of pictures so you can enjoy their beauty long after they are gone.

5. The accessories

Your jewelry and garter, your fiancé’s cuff links or watch; the finishing pieces of your wedding day ensemble are even better when they are shown on their own.

6. The Cake

Once you cut the cake and share with your guests, it won’t last long!  Make sure your photographer gets some gorgeous pictures and focuses on any toppers you have to make it special.  One of our couples had clay figurines of their dogs made for the topper – so cute!

7. The Place Settings

If you chose chargers, china, monogrammed napkins – you don’t want to forget these details.  Your photographer can capture the way the sun shines on the gold rimmed goblets and allow you to savor the moment that may be a blur during your wedding.

8. Custom Signs

Personalized welcome signs or illustrated signature cocktail signs are beautiful details that often find their place in your home after the wedding.  Capturing them as you have them set in the venue, lets you see the day as your guests experienced it.

9. Hair and Makeup

These details help you feel gorgeous for your wedding day, so ask your photographer to get some images that highlight your intricate braided up do or soft eye color palette.

Make sure you talk with your photographer about the details you want photographed – make a list and give it to them.  It’s a great idea to place everything in a bag or box to give them when they arrive at the venue – the details are often some of the first shots they take.  What other details did you add to your wedding?  Let us know!