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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- Without a doubt, Jules is the best wedding photographer you could ever hope to have. As soon as we started planning our wedding, Jules was the first person we reached out to. There was simply no other photographer we ........Sharon Yu
Without a doubt, Jules is the best wedding photographer you could ever hope to have. As soon as we started planning our wedding, Jules was the first person we reached out to. There was simply no other photographer we wanted and we were so happy that he was was available to photograph our wedding.
My husband and I were both a bit nervous in the morning, as neither of us were used to having our photo taken. But Jules guided us through through the day and really helped put us at ease. By the time the ceremony started, we hardly noticed the camera and Jules was able to capture the best moments. The resulting photos were nothing short of stunning.
But beyond his artistic talent, Jules is also incredibly experienced and organised. Wedding planning can get stressful but Jules was patient, knowledgable and incredibly efficient. It was clear from the start that he knew what he was doing. We knew he got some great shots and we couldn’t wait to see them. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long as the turnaround time was incredibly quick.
We cannot thank Jules enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
- From the start of our conversations through delivery of a vast library of spectacular photos documenting our special weekend in Tuscany, we knew Jules was the premier choice as our wedding photographer. His talents are ........Daniel Teoh
From the start of our conversations through delivery of a vast library of spectacular photos documenting our special weekend in Tuscany, we knew Jules was the premier choice as our wedding photographer.
His talents are truly remarkable and diverse. Candid shots captured the energy of the moment, and portraits evoke the high emotions of the day. In terms of style, we appreciated how genuine the lighting, color, and overall aesthetic was true to the moment.
Day-of, Jules is calm, cool, but commanding when needed, as you can imagine. With tons of guests that need to be coordinated for various shots, Jules was well prepared and expeditious so that we as the couple could also enjoy the moments.
Finally, the comments from our guests were equally positive and enthusiastic. If couples or groups were taking photos in key locations of the villa, he’d happily offer to snap some on his camera as well.
- First of all, thank you Jules for making our wedding weekend so special. Chisato and I had the pleasure of having Jules photograph our engagement photos, wedding lunch and wedding day - each day was amazing. He made us ........Ryan Calvert
First of all, thank you Jules for making our wedding weekend so special. Chisato and I had the pleasure of having Jules photograph our engagement photos, wedding lunch and wedding day – each day was amazing.
He made us feel totally comfortable with his great sense of humor, which led to beautiful photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Jules’ organization allowed us to capture all of the photos we wanted to get and still maximize our time enjoying the events.
The candids that he was able to take are magnificent and make us feel like we are back at the party. Jules is an amazing wedding photographer that I can’t recommend highly enough.
- If you are considering working with Jules, DO IT. We had the pleasure of being referred to Jules and several other photographers... Jules’ portfolio stood out from the get-go. We HAD to use him, it was clear. He was ........Erica Laegeler
If you are considering working with Jules, DO IT. We had the pleasure of being referred to Jules and several other photographers… Jules’ portfolio stood out from the get-go. We HAD to use him, it was clear.
He was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. We aren’t used to being photographed but Jules was amazing, and made us so comfortable. He helped us every step of the way, and was so easy to work with before hand, day of, and afterwards.
He caught us is the most amazing light, and so many candid photos that captured our day and really told a story. His work is top-notch and high class.
Day of the wedding, he was prompt and got to work, he let us know what he needed… wasn’t at all in the way and was a very fun and charming piece of our day. He captured so many important moments and memories that we had forgotten during the blur of the day.
We spent most of our time with him laughing when we took pictures off site. He made us feel so relaxed, confident and important that we still talk about how fun he was to work with.
The quality of the pictures blew us away. We had a reception weeks later at home and asked for a quick turnaround. He delivered the photos early, and the were WONDERFUL.
We were able to use them as a backdrop for our reception to help guests feel like they were there with us.
The compliments we get on the pictures keep coming… without hesitation, if you have an opportunity to work with him, go for it. He’s so easy to work with and the end result is something to treasure.
- My husband and I had the immense pleasure of having Jules as our wedding photographer, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we are with the exceptional work he delivered. Jules is a true master of his craft, and ........Eva Necasova
My husband and I had the immense pleasure of having Jules as our wedding photographer, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we are with the exceptional work he delivered. Jules is a true master of his craft, and his talent behind the lens is nothing short of extraordinary.
His attention to detail and commitment to capturing every precious moment was evident throughout the entire process. Furthermore, Jules delivered our photos promptly, and the quality of his work exceeded our highest expectations. We have received countless compliments on our wedding photos, and we owe it all to 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!
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