With all of the other stress that’s involved in planning a wedding, it can be hard to remember to take photos. So many couples end up regretting not having any photos at all. To help you avoid this problem, we’ve got 10 great tips for taking the best wedding photos ever!

Picking the Perfect Wedding Day

Weddings are often planned months in advance, but there are a few things to keep in mind before the big day. First of all, it’s best to pick a wedding day that provides great weather and is free of any major holidays or events. You should also make sure you have enough time to get ready and come up with a plan for what type of photography you want. One popular option is an outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception.

How To Pose For Photos

The best way to pose is to smile, fully face the camera, and make eye contact. Laying on the ground is a good idea if you want to get a photo of your whole body with your partner. Taking photos while kissing or hugging can also make for a great picture.

Arranging The Wedding Party Photo Shoot

This is a great time to get photos of the bride and groom, their parents, the wedding party, and their significant others. You might want to do individual group shots or get some different angles by putting them in different places. The photographer usually starts with the bride’s side of the aisle first before moving to the groom’s. This way there’s less chance of someone crossing in front of another person while they’re posing for a shot.

What You Should Wear

It’s important to wear colors that are bright and complimentary to each other and so you don’t blend in with the background. You can also wear a bridal or groom’s color, but avoid wearing colors like black, which may make you hard to see. It’s best to wear clothes that can be edited out of the photo if you happen to get something on them or want a more candid look.

Taking Photos With Your Partner

Before the wedding day arrives, you need to get together with your future spouse and discuss what kind of photos you want. Most couples take photos in more than one location, and there are two ways that you can do it. The first is to have one person act as the photographer while the other acts as the subject. This way, both people will be able to see each other’s perspective while taking photos, and they’ll also learn what kind of shots they like best. The second way is to choose a single photography location and work together on all of the shots. Whichever method you choose, make sure that both people are in every photo so that their story is told together.

Planning for Sunset

One of the most important aspects of capturing sunset photos is establishing a baseline for what your exposure is. You want to make sure that, in an ideal world, the brightest area of the sky will be exposed at 0 on the histogram. Once you establish this baseline, you can then edit your images to bring out more color in the sky.