Bride getting ready photos
The bride getting ready photos are more important than the pictures of the groom and best men’s preparations!
It’s a fact YOU (the bride) are more important!
Joking aside… I like to dedicate more time to photographing the bride. Of course, we discuss your wedding photography in the planning stages. If you like, I will give the same amount of time to both of you. However, in my experience, the groom is happy with a little less attention. Besides, getting the bride ready does naturally take longer.
My Approach To The Bride Getting Ready Photos
All the women I know, and all my clients, tell me they prefer having their photo taken after their hair and makeup are done. I appreciate it may be nice to have some behind the scenes photos, but I don’t see the point in taking photos of you sitting in a chair, with no makeup on, as someone paints your nails. Will you really be hanging that sort of photo on a wall back home?
I see so many photographers putting photos of brides in the very early stages of their preparations on their galleries. I don’t like having my photo taken when I am not ready, so I don’t want to take yours until you are ready. How would you like me to portray you? I like to create beautiful, stylish emotional portraits of you looking great.
It's A Confidence Thing
I like to take photos where people look at them and say to themselves “Wow – we look great”. This is why I choose to not take many photos of you during hair and makeup. Also, if you hire a hair and makeup artist do you really want to have lots of photos with a person you don’t know? They are not part of your wedding and could be wearing clothes that are not appropriate for your wedding photos.
The person or people doing your hair and makeup have a very important job to do. I prefer to let them do their job. After all, great hair and makeup are really important on your wedding day.
What Will You Photograph While We Are Getting Made Up?
While you are in the earlier stages of getting ready I like to concentrate on documenting the location and atmosphere and creating really nice photos of your details and accessories. Once I have those photos I will likely be photographing the groom and best men as they get ready.
If you buy matching robes for all the girls that’s great. Let’s have some fun photos of you all together wearing them. However, why don’t we do this after your hair and makeup when all of you look super glamorous?
Tips For Improving The Bride Getting Ready Photos
- Get a room that is spacious. Chances are there will be quite a few people in the room. It helps if we all have space to be able to move and work. We don’t want to be struggling to move about and working in cramped conditions.
- If you are getting ready in a hot country then get a room with air conditioning. You will stay calmer and arrive at the wedding looking perfectly fresh and beautiful.
- Try and choose a room that is bright and airy. Natural light is important for the photos and also for you to be able to see for hair, makeup, and everything else.
- Keep your room tidy. It will help you stay relaxed and will look so much better in the photos.
- You should put your dress on last. You don’t want to have pictures in your expensive wedding dress and the person closing the dress is still in their robe.
Photographing The Bride Getting Ready Photos
I said before, during the planning stages, we will have made a plan for the photography. Most brides prefer me to start photographing once they are in the wedding dress, covered and decent – no nudity. This means there are no uncomfortable moments prior when people are in their underwear. Of course, if you have no issues with it and would like photos prior you would have let me know during the discussions about your wedding photography.
You may buy gifts for the bridesmaids. Matching necklaces or similar as a thank you. Remember to make sure I am there when you decide to give them their presents as this is a lovely moment to photograph.
Once you are in the dress and wearing all your accessories you may want to take some photos with the people present, you may also want to have a toast and glass of prosecco or champagne.
The fun and excitement as you and your bridesmaids open the bottle and all have a drink (in matching elegant glasses), creates some natural interaction and is a wonderful moment to photograph.
Moreover, it’s probably time for a little drink too!
Photos For The Guys And The Gals!
Contact usI need to photograph both the bride’s preparations and also the groom’s. Neither of you will be aware of what the other is doing during their preparations. By having photographs of the preparations you will be able to relive the time you are apart, the laughs, the tears and all the other beautiful moments. The bride getting ready photos should be stunning photos that document a very important moment… you are putting on your wedding dress and this means we are about to go to the wedding ceremony!
Below are a few pictures from the bride getting ready photos. To get a better idea of my wedding coverage you can view images from full weddings on this page about amazing venues in Italy.
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- Jules was great to work with - he was extremely focused and helpful and knew exactly what to do to get the right shots. The quality of the photos are fantastic and the turnaround time was exceptional - we had over 200 ........Claire Willcock
Jules was great to work with – he was extremely focused and helpful and knew exactly what to do to get the right shots.
The quality of the photos are fantastic and the turnaround time was exceptional – we had over 200 photos of the day within 4 days of the wedding and the remainder (about 2000) within a week.
Thank you Jules!!
- Jules instilled a sense of ease, confidence, and fun in each area from the organization and timing of our wedding day all the way through the beautiful finished product he offered us. A true professional in every ........Robert Yeilding, Psy.D.
Jules instilled a sense of ease, confidence, and fun in each area from the organization and timing of our wedding day all the way through the beautiful finished product he offered us. A true professional in every sense.
He knew when to offer more presence and helpful humor, as well as when to create space for the moment to unfold. Would highly recommend and hope to work with him again someday!
- To start Jules is an amazing photographer. The pictures we have from our wedding day turned out absolutely beautiful. Not everyone loves to be in front of the camera, but Jules has a way of making it a fun and easy ........Sasha Canales
To start Jules is an amazing photographer. The pictures we have from our wedding day turned out absolutely beautiful. Not everyone loves to be in front of the camera, but Jules has a way of making it a fun and easy experience.
We honestly don’t know what we would have done without him as he went above and beyond to help us with every detail of our day. He truly is a master of his craft and a true professional. If you are looking for not only a great photographer, but a great person we would highly recommend working with Jules.
- Jules handled our photography in Florence for our wedding. The photos came out PERFECT and more than we could imagine!!!! We worked with him prior to the wedding from the USA via email and zoom and everything went off ........Paul Wegert
Jules handled our photography in Florence for our wedding. The photos came out PERFECT and more than we could imagine!!!! We worked with him prior to the wedding from the USA via email and zoom and everything went off great!!! The only thing I would have done differently was to hire his wife also as a wedding planner. I thought it was going to be easier and it would have saved me a few grey hairs!!!
Don’t think twice about hiring Jules – everyone I spoke to kept asking “How did you find Jules? He is the best”
THANKS A MILLION Jules!!!
- My wife and I were privileged enough to book Jules as our wedding photographer. Planning a wedding can be daunting escpecially when you initially start the process, however these concerns were alleviated after ........Jonathan Verham
My wife and I were privileged enough to book Jules as our wedding photographer. Planning a wedding can be daunting escpecially when you initially start the process, however these concerns were alleviated after contacting Jules.
His communication is prompt, professional, and he does his best to go above and beyond. We were very grateful for his offer to help find us a wedding coordinator, and get in touch with a makeup artist for our wedding both of whom we contracted with. Throughout the time leading to the wedding Jules kept in contact and was reachable regardless of his hectic schedule.
The photography process on the day of the wedding was very smooth as well. Jules showed up to the venue early, was very professional and attained AMAZING shots that we were hoping he would be able to achieve.
Having been to our wedding location before for previous weddings, Jules knew the different areas to go and various poses for impeccable photos.
As someone who is not a professional model having someone take photos of me was odd at first, however Jules made us feel at ease throughout the process through his casual but firm demeanor and by providing exact direction.
After the wedding, Jules provided the photos to us within weeks, and had our wedding album designed shortly after. I would caution anyone who hires Jules not to skip on the photo album, it is a very elegant piece that you would be hard pressed to have duplicated elsewhere.
He also provided us with links to download high quality images of the photos he took for us to store electronically. I create a google drive to store them in the cloud as well as a hard backup on a flash drive.
We used some of these downloaded images to have printed on aluminum for our home. I would not hesitate to recommend Jules to anyone getting married.
The product he produces is well worth the money spent a thousand times over and is something my wife and I will treasure for the rest of our lives.
- If you have the chance to have Jules photograph your wedding, do it... Right now. We had our ceremony in Ravello, Italy in July 2022 (setting the stage, so that you fully understand how hot it was). It was an intimate ........Lexi Lutz
If you have the chance to have Jules photograph your wedding, do it… Right now. We had our ceremony in Ravello, Italy in July 2022 (setting the stage, so that you fully understand how hot it was).
It was an intimate ceremony so just myself, my groom, and some family members – I did not have bridesmaids or anyone to help with other tasks. Jules was truly a Jack of all trades on this day – not only giving us great customer service by taking AMAZING photos, but also moving around clothes, furniture, accessories, giving us bug spray, and communicating with the hotel staff to ensure that our day (and photos!) went as smoothly as possible. Jules was professional, punctual, and thoughtful the entire day & evening that he was with us.
After about 15 minutes of taking photos in the extreme heat & humidity, it would have been easy to give up – but Jules was there to take photographs, so he hyped us up, gave us energy, and made us feel like we could really take beautiful photos even though we were hot, fatigued, and ready for cold beverages.
We took photos at hidden gem locations that only the eye of a legendary photographer like Jules could find. Fast forward to less than 48 hours later, Jules had already selected, edited, and sent me all the photos in an easy-to-access format. Now, the best part: The photos. They were utterly stunning and perfect.
I couldn’t imagine having any more gorgeous photos from our special day that captured our feelings, the atmosphere, and the beautiful location. We were so lucky to have found Jules and had him patiently guide us through the photography process on our special day in beautiful Italy.
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