On a day full of planning, running around and life-changing “I Do” moments, the last thing you want to be worried about is your wedding photographer getting your ‘good side.’ Here are tips from expert photographers recognized in the industry on how to get the best wedding photos on your special day.

1. Ignore Me

The only way a photographer can truly catch the magical moments as they come is if they’re incognito. Trust me, if your photographer wants your attention, they’ll get it. The moment you start trying to make something feel a particular way, you loose the authenticity of it all. Sure, you and your hubby could look great but these are tips on how to get the best wedding photos, not just good ones.

2. Get Your Rowdy Friends & Family to Pay Attention

There comes a time when you have to get the big family group shot (or a few…or a few hundred), get your family to pay attention to the photographer. They want to get this shot, and make it as creative as possible with as little stress possible. Don’t forget the fun part is are the glamorous shots we will get of you and your new spouse.

3. Prepare Your Details the Day Before

You’ve spent months planning the perfect wedding, are you going to give up the night before? Make sure you have everything you need ready so you can be as quick and efficient as possible. The best wedding photographers want to get photos of everything – from you getting your makeup done, to the rings, to the ambience of your ceremony. Have everything you plan on wearing and using handy so your photographer can really capture everything that made your day, your day.

4. Last But Not Least…

Have fun with it! It may seem cliché but genuinely, if someone asked me how to get the best wedding photos and I could only say one thing – that would be it. The most spectacular wedding photos are the ones that capture a moment in time and every emotion involved.