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THE DETAILS
In focus
“I recommend talking with your photographer before choosing a ceremony time. Often, couples plan their ceremony too close to sunset, and if they choose not to do a rst look, then it is often dark after the ceremony, making it impossible to get natu- ral-light photos of the couple, if the sun has set. We can’t bring that light back once it is gone, so talk to your photographer to make sure they have enough time to get those shots of you after the ceremony, if you choose to not do a rst look.”
— Callie Sterling, owner of Sterling Imageworks
TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS FOR GETTING GREAT WEDDING PHOTOS
“Being in front of a camera can be super awkward. Don’t make it worse by hiring an even more awkward photog- rapher. It is so important that you nd a photographer you love being around and connect with. This way, you’ll have so much fun with them on the big day that you won’t even realize they are taking photos.”
— Bryan Striegler, owner of Striegler P hotography
“Every bride wants to be beautiful on her wedding day. Makeup has a lot to do with how you look in person and in photographs. Makeup should be a little heavier than your normal day-to-day makeup because photographs tend to downplay your makeup. Go bolder with your eyes to make them stand out, but don’t put white on your lids. Go darker on your lips to emphasize the shape, but don’t put gloss on them. Both the white and the gloss cause the ash to focus on those areas and can create excessive bright white spots. With certain lters, they can cause starburst effects that are not wanted.”
— Gloria Townsend, owner of Brides in Bloom P hotography
“This is the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with. Give your ance an amazing gift on your wed- ding day: a boudoir album! I know what you’re thinking: ‘I’m too shy; I need to lose weight; I would feel awkward.’ Your ance thinks you’re perfect just the way you are and would love an album lled with sexy photos of you.”
— Angie Davis, owner of Angie Davis
“Thinking about lighting for your outdoor ceremony or bridal/engagement images is key to achieving gorgeous, attering and even naturally lit images. As a natu- ral-light photographer, the best lighting in my opinion is right at sunrise and the hour before sunset. I suggest timing your ceremony or session within this time frame. For those of us who are not early birds, you may opt for sunset. Keep in mind, the sunrise and sunset times change throughout the year. For example, the days are longer in May, so sunset is usually around 8:30 p.m., but in October, sunset happens around 6:30 p.m.”
— Erin Venable, owner of Erin Venable
“I just can’t say enough about how much I enjoy rst looks and the joy they bring to my couples. This private time before the ceremony is so calming for couples before the nonstop schedule starts. In my years of capturing weddings, every couple has been so happy to have done a rst look.”
— Tony Baker, owner of Tony Baker P hotography
“Over the course of your wedding day, you are going to spend the most time with your spouse and your photographer. Look at styles, look at reviews, and meet them. If you don’t click and jell with your photographer or photography team, it can lead to unwarranted stress and discord across a day you want to be amazing. Find someone who has your back, will be an advocate for you and that you get along with like an old friend. It will ease your day and make it that much better.”
— Jodi Holifield, of owner, Kadence P hotography
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