I love documenting the time when a bride is getting ready for her wedding! There are so many beautiful details and lovely moments while the bride prepares for her walk down the aisle! In fact, I love it so much that I recently shared an entire blog post about why brides should have getting ready photos. And I’m not the only one who loves getting ready photos! Not only have many past MJP brides told us how much they cherish those images, but the multitude of getting ready photos on Pinterest is proof that these images can be stunning and powerful. So how do you make the most of your getting ready photos? Here are a few things that you can do to help ensure that your getting ready photos are every bit as beautiful as you envision!
1. Bring in the light!
When it comes to photography, light is king! Natural sunlight is softer, more even, and more flattering than the light from lamps and light fixtures. When you’re deciding where to get ready for your wedding, consider the light in the space. A room with large windows and plenty of natural light will make your photos SO much better! If it’s not possible to get ready in a space with natural light, ask to see if there is an outdoor area that you can use for your finishing touches.
When it comes to photography, light is king! Natural sunlight is softer, more even, and more flattering than the light from lamps and light fixtures. When you’re deciding where to get ready for your wedding, consider the light in the space. A room with large windows and plenty of natural light will make your photos SO much better! If it’s not possible to get ready in a space with natural light, ask to see if there is an outdoor area that you can use for your finishing touches.
2. Cut the clutter!
Even one person getting ready for a wedding can generate a vast array of clutter – brushes and bags, snacks and water bottles, clothes and accessories. When you consider that many brides get ready in the same space as their bridesmaids or close female relatives, you can imagine how much STUFF ends up in the room. In order to have the clean and elegant getting ready photos you’re dreaming of, it’s crucial to clear away the clutter. If possible, designate a helper to keep everything organized and tucked away.
Cutting the clutter can extend to the room’s décor, too! Don’t be afraid to relocate paintings, bedspreads, or lamps that don’t go with your aesthetic. Tucking these items into a closet will keep them safe … and out of your photos!
Even one person getting ready for a wedding can generate a vast array of clutter – brushes and bags, snacks and water bottles, clothes and accessories. When you consider that many brides get ready in the same space as their bridesmaids or close female relatives, you can imagine how much STUFF ends up in the room. In order to have the clean and elegant getting ready photos you’re dreaming of, it’s crucial to clear away the clutter. If possible, designate a helper to keep everything organized and tucked away.
Cutting the clutter can extend to the room’s décor, too! Don’t be afraid to relocate paintings, bedspreads, or lamps that don’t go with your aesthetic. Tucking these items into a closet will keep them safe … and out of your photos!
3. Be prepared!
Well before the wedding day, sit down and make a list of all of the details that you would like to have photographed. Your jewelry, shoes, vows, wedding invitation suite, a unique dress hanger, the special item that you’re carrying as your “something old” … there are so many unique elements that you may want your photographer to capture and preserve! Once the list is made, entrust it to someone who will be with you in your getting ready space and have that person gather all of those items together for your photographer. That way nothing will be missed, and your photographer won’t have to spend precious time to tracking them all down.
Well before the wedding day, sit down and make a list of all of the details that you would like to have photographed. Your jewelry, shoes, vows, wedding invitation suite, a unique dress hanger, the special item that you’re carrying as your “something old” … there are so many unique elements that you may want your photographer to capture and preserve! Once the list is made, entrust it to someone who will be with you in your getting ready space and have that person gather all of those items together for your photographer. That way nothing will be missed, and your photographer won’t have to spend precious time to tracking them all down.
Like me, all wedding photographers want to give their clients stunning photos of their day! The getting ready shots are no different; you deserve beautiful photos that will help you remember the private moments and cherished details years from now. These tips – having lots of natural light, cutting out the clutter, and being prepared with the items you would like to have captured – will help your photographer to create stunning images so that you can treasure them forever!
-----------> If you are planning your wedding, and would like to have a timeline to start from, click here to take a quick 2-question quiz, and we will email you back with an ideal preliminary timeline based on the sunset time on your wedding day as well as whether or not you would like to do a first look!
-----------> If you are planning your wedding, and would like to have a timeline to start from, click here to take a quick 2-question quiz, and we will email you back with an ideal preliminary timeline based on the sunset time on your wedding day as well as whether or not you would like to do a first look!
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