Archive for the ‘Get Better Photos Series’ Category

What is the best time to have our photos done?

This point is absolutely the single most important deciding factor as to the quality of your photos. If you are getting married in the middle of the day and it ... Read more..

The Wedding Party/Disco

The disco and party shots are great if they look like everyone is having a great time, after all your wedding should be cause for celebration when it’s time to ... Read more..

Brides with veils

A long veil is great for photos as we can play with it and use it for some creative photos. I would suggest you remove it later on to have ... Read more..

Confetti sucks! Petals and/or rice RULES!

Paper confetti being thrown at the exit/end of the ceremony is a waste of time as it is so light you can’t throw it, if there is any wind at ... Read more..

Exchanging your vows and the rings

If you are exchanging vows please take the time to learn them or at least write them out on a small attractive piece of card. Nothing looks worse than you ... Read more..

Does having a tan make for better photos?

If you are going to get married in a sunny location then a light tan is helpful as you will generally look more radiant and healthy. Also if your skin ... Read more..

The Bouquet

My personal preference for the bouquet is the classic round compact small bouquet. I also prefer coloured flowers as if you are wearing a white/cream dress then a matching white ... Read more..

Guide to Group Photos

If you don’t want to do any group photos that’s fine. If you want grab a few or even spend an hour doing them that’s also fine. However you need ... Read more..

General tips to get better photos of the preparations and make your life easier!

Get a room that is spacious. Chances are there will be quite a few people in the room so it helps if we all have space to be able to ... Read more..

The preparations aren’t just about hair and make up

During the preparations as well as photographing the hair and make up being done, there will be lots of moments that offer opportunities for some lovely candid emotional photography. You ... Read more..