Groom getting ready photos
The groom getting ready photos are important because they create a record of what the groom does while he prepares for his wedding. It’s important to document this part so that after the dust settles, you will be able to relive every moment of your special day, both together and with your friends and family.
Sometimes the groom may get ready alone. Just because he is on his own doesn’t mean that you can’t have great photos. I photograph many couples that elope and therefore I have a lot of experience with both the groom and the bride getting ready on their own. Often though, the groom will get ready together with his best man/men.
How I Photograph The Groom Getting Ready Photos
My preference is to keep the groom getting ready photos to the latter stages of their preparations. I have no interest photographing the groom and best men while they shower, shave, brush their teeth and so on.
Surely it is better to dedicate more time to photographing other aspects of your wedding day. For instance, while the men are in the early stages of their preparations I can take more images of the wedding location, or create even more beautiful shots of your wedding details.
I especially like the interaction, camaraderie, and emotion between them. The excitement, joy, joking, playfulness and even nerves are genuine, real, authentic feelings. These are wonderful photographic memories.
Male wedding attire is not always easy to put on, so having someone to help is easier. The person helping you is likely a best friend, brother, father, someone important to you, so the adjusting or help with a bow-tie, inserting cufflinks or putting on braces are moments that I can easily photograph and capture the feelings and spontaneity between you and the people around you.
A Couple Of Ideas For The Groom Getting Ready Photos
- Sometimes the bride and groom exchange gifts or cards or both. This is another lovely and often very emotional moment. The gift can be very touching and the sentiments and feelings in a few words on a card can be very special moments for you. Especially as the person who gives you the gift will love seeing the photos of your reaction. So if you do receive a surprise gift/card try and open it WITH the photographer present.
- Once you are all ready it’s a common tradition to have a toast. This offers another great photographic moment. You can prepare for this by bringing that bottle of something special! Your favourite single malt or whatever you prefer will do fine. Better yet, if you also have suitable, matching glasses or tumblers for everyone it makes the photos even better. Having a toast is a spontaneous moment and let’s face it… a shot of the good stuff will help settle any nerves too!
- If it is very hot on your wedding day you can carry a white cotton handkerchief with you. You can use it here and there during the ceremony to make sure your face isn’t getting too sweaty.
Special note for the groom! Please don’t carry your mobile phone in your pocket. The outline of an iPhone is not very romantic. Placing it in your jacket pocket it can create an imbalance in how the jacket falls. In your trouser/pant pocket it just looks awful! Give your phone to your best man! The best is to not have anything in your pockets.
Contact usThe gallery below shows examples of the groom getting ready photos. Usually, after photographing the men it’s time for me to take the photos of the bridal party getting ready.
To get a better idea of my wedding coverage you can view images from full weddings on this page about wedding venues in Italy.
Grooms Getting Ready!
Moments of camaraderie and spontaneity between brothers and friends. All documented in style. It's time for your man to dress sharp!
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- Jules was a dream to work with!! Eloping to a foreign country takes a bit of faith to pull off, however, with his help it was effortlessly perfect. Anyone considering and reading this review, please don’t hesitate for ........Maria Finkbiner
Jules was a dream to work with!! Eloping to a foreign country takes a bit of faith to pull off, however, with his help it was effortlessly perfect. Anyone considering and reading this review, please don’t hesitate for another second.
Working with Jules from start to end with every small detail in between completely elevated our vision. Jules is detailed-oriented, effective and prompt with communication, kind, and super easy to work with.
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I can more than recommend Jules as a high-end wedding photographer.
His photos are in a flawless quality and every single picture is worth framing, which makes it really hard to choose.
He is a gentle character, you will not notice most of the time (during ceremony or while speeches) but will give you instructions for the posing to obtain a perfect result.
The reworked pictures arrived in less than two weeks, and if you think that might be short to do a good job let me reassure you, that Jules does simply not have to use thousands of filters for his photos.
He works so beautifully with the light and his equipment, that all photos are stunning and the reworked photos are only the final polish.
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- 5 star rating for a perfect experience. While looking for a photographer for the one moment in our life that we could not afford to make a mistake with we must have researched dozens upon dozens of folks before we ........Jovan Ibarra
5 star rating for a perfect experience. While looking for a photographer for the one moment in our life that we could not afford to make a mistake with we must have researched dozens upon dozens of folks before we stumbled across Jules.
His work just stood out among the rest. Learning that he also traveled nearly everywhere pretty much sealed the deal for us. His style was just perfect for a timeless look that we’ll surely appreciate forever.
The entire experience working with Jules was like being in a dream. We felt at ease and like the stars of our own movie. Jules is a perfectionist, therefore his drive for the perfect moments and photographic backdrops relieved us from any unnecessary pressure or stress. We were taken by surprise at how quickly he had the photos link ready for download.
The quality was nothing less than amazing, High definition with beautiful clarity and color. The details in the edits are what make the difference and after all was said and done we are especially grateful for his artistic and creative ways.
It can’t be easy for a photographer to do their job while so many moving parts are at work in an event and with the subjects all wanting to move in their own direction.
I thank Jules for his patience and for keeping us all on track for the perfect pictures. I can’t thank you enough. – Jovan Ibarra
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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.
- Jules photographed our wedding in Florence more than five years ago and we are still thrilled with his work. I would highly recommend Jules to anyone in search of a wedding photographer in Europe or elsewhere.Kyle Pozan
Jules photographed our wedding in Florence more than five years ago and we are still thrilled with his work.
I would highly recommend Jules to anyone in search of a wedding photographer in Europe or elsewhere.
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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.
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