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 very professional and took amazing photos of our destination wedding in Italy. He was not shy in telling people where to stand or staff how to arrange items so he could get a perfect shot. His attention to ........Laura Tannenbaum
Jules was very professional and took amazing photos of our destination wedding in Italy.
He was not shy in telling people where to stand or staff how to arrange items so he could get a perfect shot.
His attention to detail was much appreciated.
We’re very glad we chose him as our wedding photographer. Our family and friends were very impressed with our photos, too.
- 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 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.
Adi & Jesus
- We recently had the pleasure of working with Jules, who expertly captured all the magical moments of our wedding events in the breathtaking backdrop of Siena, Italy. From start to finish, our experience with Jules was ........Sara Waters
We recently had the pleasure of working with Jules, who expertly captured all the magical moments of our wedding events in the breathtaking backdrop of Siena, Italy. From start to finish, our experience with Jules was nothing short of exceptional.
The quality of the photographs taken by Jules is simply astounding. Every image he captured was amazing, portraying the emotion, romance, and elegance of our special day. The composition, lighting, and attention to detail in each photo were exquisite.
Moreover, Jules displayed exceptional customer service throughout our entire journey. He was attentive, approachable, and went above and beyond to ensure our needs and desires were met. He listened to our preferences and vision, seamlessly integrating them into his photography style.
One of Jules’s outstanding attributes is his ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. His direction and encouragement made the photo sessions enjoyable, allowing us to be ourselves and resulting in candid and authentic shots.
Given Jules has done 100s of weddings at top locations in italy, he has incredible knowledge of the property and its surroundings. His familiarity with the venue and the stunning landscapes of Siena and its countryside ensured that we obtained the best possible shots. The way he framed the photos with the picturesque Italian scenery truly encapsulated the essence of Italy, enhancing the beauty and elegance of our wedding.
We highly recommend Jules for anyone seeking a wedding photographer who excels in quality, customer service, and making couples feel comfortable during their special day. Our experience with Jules was nothing short of remarkable, and we will forever be grateful for the memories he captured so beautifully.
- Finding Jules might have been best thing that ever happened to us. My fiancé and I wanted to get married in Italy, and we decided to go for it about 8 days in advance. We found Jules website and were blown away by the ........Andrew Gordon
Finding Jules might have been best thing that ever happened to us. My fiancé and I wanted to get married in Italy, and we decided to go for it about 8 days in advance.
We found Jules website and were blown away by the quality of his photographs, and we instantly knew he was who we wanted to work with to capture all the special moments on our wedding day. Jules and I emailed back and forth a few times, and he was always quick to respond, and was helpful and honest about everything I needed to know when planning a wedding in a place I had never been to before.
He understood that I was putting a lot of faith in him to guide me through the planning process, and he took that responsibility seriously. I liked him right away because I could feel how important it was to him, that we have the best day of our lives. He really wanted that for us. Jules has amazing contacts all over Italy, so after a few days of getting the basics in place, he brought in Simona (from Happy Brides) to help plan the rest of the details, and together we formed a wedding team that truly changed our lives.
All the way through the planning process I felt cared for and important. This was not just another wedding in a busy schedule for him, but it was an opportunity to help us live out our dream.
I am not someone who loves posing for pictures, and I am not overly comfortable being photographed but Jules made it a really fun experience for me. He was funny, and relaxed, and in control of the situation but always in a way that made me smile and feel like I was able to enjoy the attention. I felt like a celebrity for the day.
I can only speak for myself as the groom, but Jules took the part of the day I was least looking forward to, and made it a fun and memorable experience that I now cherish.
Earlier this week we got out pictures back, and once again we were blown away! After the wedding ceremony we were in a race against time to get as many good shots in good locations as we could before the sun went down. It was so much fun running around and getting in place, and having a special moment just in time to turn and run around somewhere else to do it again.
Again, Jules with his incredible eye for lighting was in control and put us in beautiful spots, and in our pictures I/we are laughing in half of them because it was so comfortable and so much fun. Almost every night this week wife and I have spent hours looking through all of Jules’s work, and the more I look at them, the more I appreciate him.
He is a special photographer, in a special country, and he captured our love and our day with such an amazing eye, I can’t thank him enough. We enjoyed this experience enough where we are already planning on going back to Italy in a few months and plan to call Jules just to hang out socially! We signed up for a wedding photographer and accidentally made a friend.
I recommend him with 100% of me and wish my experience on everyone who reads this.
Thank you for everything Jules! Without you, none of this could have happened. See you again soon my friend!
-Andrew
- What an incredible experience it was working with Jules! From the moment we started exploring a destination wedding in Italy, we were mesmerized with the quality and the beauty that Jules was able to capture at the ........Alex Garcia
What an incredible experience it was working with Jules! From the moment we started exploring a destination wedding in Italy, we were mesmerized with the quality and the beauty that Jules was able to capture at the weddings he worked. The pictures were so vivid that it was like we were actually at these weddings, and it completely sold us on our upcoming Tuscany destination wedding.
We had the pleasure to meet Jules in Tuscany recently and he shot our engagement photos – which we are obsessed with and will cherish forever! Jules did such an amazing job, and we will never forget that amazing amazing day.
From the beginning when we were trading emails ahead of our trip to Italy to the day we finally met, Jules’ professionalism and good-hearted nature put us at ease. Jules was also an absolutely incredible guide – not only getting us to relax and savor in the moment to achieve some breathtaking photos – but also navigating the stunning landscapes and charming towns of Tuscany, Jules was extremely good at adapting on the fly based on weather, available sunlight, shots we enjoyed, etc. and we could not be any happier with how everything turned out!
We had some tricky weather and the sun was touch-and-go, but Jules managed it perfectly and the resulting photos are so stunning that words cannot fully express how happy we are about how they turned out! Jules is a magician!
Jules’ keen eye and attention for details, coupled with his good-hearted nature made the shoot so memorable. Not only did we receive the most stunning photos of ourselves, but we had a blast doing it! It was an absolute pleasure not only meeting, but also getting to work with someone whose work we admired from afar, and someone who was such a pivotal part in our deciding on our dream Italian wedding. Now Jules is not only someone whose work we admire, but also someone we can call a friend! Thank you so much Jules for everything, we are beyond grateful!!
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