Bridal fashion photography
As mentioned in the previous article, the bridal fashion photography session is a great moment for the bride. She has just finished all her hair, makeup, and getting dressed in her beautiful gown with the help of her friends and family. And now is the time for her photo shoot!
The bridal fashion photography session, as mentioned, is much longer with the bride than it is with the groom, as we seek to capture more than just a simple and strong portrait. The bride usually has more to experiment and play with, such as her veil and dress. The end result will be a lovely portrait, of when she looks her absolute best, that would easily double as a magnificent fashion portrait worthy of being on the cover of a magazine. This will be a memorable picture that she will treasure for a lifetime, showing her husband, and possibly children, in future years to come. For any woman it’s a real confidence boost to have their picture taken in such a beautiful manner, and in this case the picture is also attached to wonderful memories.
Tips for Bridal fashion photography
To make this the best experience possible, we have gathered some tips from our many years of experience in taking these glamourous portraits, as well a seeing firsthand what works, and what may not work.
First off, before the day of the wedding, it would be wise to prepare a room in advance where you see yourself getting your portraits done, especially if it’s in your own house. We suggest having a clean and tidy room will make sure the backgrounds of your pictures won’t be cluttered. If you have a room with a large window, where a lot of natural light can spill in, this is preferable. Also, maybe choose a room that would be away from most family and guests, so that you have little distractions during the session. However anything really works, as long as it’s clean and tidy. Don’t stress the morning of the wedding – this should be your day to enjoy every moment of it, so it would be best to prepare things a couple of days in advance.
Secondly, it’s really important to have your Bridal fashion photography session as soon as the make-up and hair are done. The process of getting dressed varies from bride to bride, so if your dress takes quite some time to lace up, make sure to get a couple touch ups of your make-up, just to be positive you look your best.
Your mother or your maid of honour can join in on the fun and help out with small things, such as making your veil flowy. They know you best, so they’ll know what makes you laugh as well! This will ease any tension you may be feeling. Really, the fashion session is quite simple to pose for – the photographer will definitely guide you, but it may be reassuring to have your friends close by. (However, keep in mind to not have too many of your friends in the room, because they may be a bit of a distraction.)
By taking these tips into consideration for your wedding day, you’ll enjoy the bridal fashion photography session even more and the results will really be something you’ll and your friends look forward to! Remember to just have a great time and release the inner model in you!