Choose the right photographer for you.
I truly believe that the most important aspect of looking relaxed in your wedding photos is finding a wedding photographer who you trust and like. This trust can be built over time through a series of meetings and maybe an engagement or pre-wedding shoot but can also be built in a few moments of talking without cameras before your shoot starts.
Get in the zone mentally
Capturing authentic true emotions starts with creating authentic moments between the two of you and it is important in your shoot time to allow a little time for reflection, excitement and fun.
So we start with a little shake out of your hands, we're getting in the zone and allowing the photos to reflect the vibe of your day and the love you share with each other and not how you feel about having your photo taken. Throughout the next 10 minutes, I will ask you leading questions along with giving simple guided instructions for variety while focusing on strengthing the emotional bond between you.
I might some of the following questions:
So x, tell me about your proposal.
What was the moment you knew you wanted to spend the rest of your life with X?
How do you see the next 10 years together?
What did you think when you saw x at the end of the aisle?
Now let's get into what to do with your body.
Walking for natural variety.
Starting with the obvious choice, walking hand in hand, arm in arm or with your arms round each other and talking to each other. You can get a surprisingly large number of intimate and natural photos just walking around the venue, think - hands holding each other, wide shots with the venue in the background, shots of the full back of your dress or little close-up details of you talking to each other. I think the photos walking away are equally as beautiful as the photos walking towards the camera and this allows you a chance to reconnect on your big day, not worry about the camera and get comfortable having your photo taken in a natural way.
Looking at your partner, not down the lens!
Looking down the lens of a massive camera can be so intimidating and those emotions can be immediately seen in photos. When you look at someone you love your face lights up, your eyes are a little brighter and your smile is a little wider. If you've ever seen me in action, chances are you've heard me holler- look at each other! And that's because the connection you have with each other is the most important thing (in my opinion to capture.) In place of someone to look at nearby simply focusing on something over the shoulder of your photographer is a good substitute.
A little more adventurous now, an activity- like a lift!
Lifts don't need to be over the top and I've found often in wedding dresses a lift is hard work. But anything that gets a little giggle is perfect for camera-shy couples so even a little run, a jump into each other's arms or an old-fashioned dance.
A wide shot- where even is the photographer!?
Cuddle up into each other's arms while your photographer runs away, just kidding but often wide shots are taken from a little way away allowing you to just get cosy and not worry about posing or the camera.
If you're looking for a photographer who can capture true emotions and create authentic moments for you get in touch!
Cat x
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