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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- First of all, THANK YOU Jules for making our special day so unique and fun, for capturing every detail and at the same time, making it so much fun for us. My husband does not like taking pictures but Jules made it ........Adi Posada
First of all, THANK YOU Jules for making our special day so unique and fun, for capturing every detail and at the same time, making it so much fun for us.
My husband does not like taking pictures but Jules made it happen in a way that he actually enjoyed it and ended up loving Jules. He was very professional and patient.
Our pictures were stunning, I did not have to worry about anything because he had everything under control, and that allowed us to relax and enjoy every minute of our special day. I would choose Jules over and over again and I highly recommend him.
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- 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.
- 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!
- For those who are thinking about having a destination wedding or elopement in Italy - please please chose Jules Bower as your professional wedding photographer! Our big home wedding was cancelled due to COVID 19 and not ........Corrina Jung
For those who are thinking about having a destination wedding or elopement in Italy – please please chose Jules Bower as your professional wedding photographer!
Our big home wedding was cancelled due to COVID 19 and not wanting to plan everything all over again – my husband and I had decided to elope in Italy instead.
I first reached out to Jules via email and he responded right away. I told him what my vision was and he was quick to help us out with providing us with different options in venues and vendors. Everything went so smoothly in planning for our big day!
On our big day – Jules is someone who knows what he wants and he will 150% make sure you are getting thee best! We were literally chasing the sun making sure we got alll the shots possible!
My husband & I are very camera shy and when I got my pictures – I couldn’t be more happy with how everything turned out – our candid shots were our favorite. He was able to capture our relationship to the dot!
We were also surprised with how fast we got our pictures back 🙂 Just in time for the holidays!
If you guys are on the fence of eloping or doing a destination wedding in Italy – let me help you – just DO IT! You won’t regret working with Jules!
- Even during a global pandemic, my wedding elopement, organised by Jules and his wife Sabrina, was more magical than I could ever have imagined. When it was safe to proceed with weddings again, Jules and Sabrina sprang ........Kathleen Murphy
Even during a global pandemic, my wedding elopement, organised by Jules and his wife Sabrina, was more magical than I could ever have imagined. When it was safe to proceed with weddings again, Jules and Sabrina sprang into action and organised everything quickly but the entire process was completely stress free for me.
From the accommodation recommendations, to the Catholic wedding ceremony, to the flowers, to the most magical dinner setting that evening, the entire day from start to finish was beyond our wildest dreams. Their passion for what they do was so evident and I count myself very fortunate that my wedding was organised by Jules and Sabrina.
However the most important element for me was my wedding photos as I wanted to ensure my family and friends who were not there could relive our day with us. Our photos exceeded all my expectations and people who have seen them are still gushing over how amazing they are. Jules is exceptionally talented and if you place your trust in him to capture your event you will not be disappointed.
I could not recommend Jules and his wife Sabrina more highly. We feel truly fortunate to have been able to secure their services for our wedding and because of them both, it was a day we will treasure forever.
- If you need a professional, knowledgeable destination wedding photographer then look no further. We have had the pleasure in hiring Jules for our wedding in Florence and we are thrilled with our photos. We pushed the ........Fleur Akhtar
If you need a professional, knowledgeable destination wedding photographer then look no further. We have had the pleasure in hiring Jules for our wedding in Florence and we are thrilled with our photos.
We pushed the boat out here as it’s the only thing really that would have been devastating if done badly, and we are so glad we did. We’re ordinary people who wanted something special, and he delivered.
We knew from the moment we looked at his website that he was the photographer for us. Thanks again Jules.. Fleur and Chaz Akhtar
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