The importance of a wedding for a sincerely in love couple cannot be overestimated. This is a touching, exciting, slightly frightening, long-awaited and most romantic moment. But when the wedding day ends, emotions gradually subside, and the bright explosion of feelings begins to be forgotten. They help bring back those incredible feelings again - holiday photographs.
In addition to choosing a good wedding photographer who will feel the character and individuality of the couple, find the most favorable angles and manage to capture the real sparks of feelings in the frame; it is necessary to think over the idea of the photo shoot itself. Of course, you can trust the master with the camera and arrange an impromptu walk in some park near the registry office. But The Wedding Expert knows how to make the shoot much more memorable.
For convenience, we have divided all ideas into 10 categories.
Outdoor wedding photo shoot ideas
— Picnic
— Boat trip
- Under one umbrella
— Swing on a tree
— Date in the forest
Beautiful story
A photo shoot can be a reference to the past or a hint of future plans. You can remember your first meeting or memorable events, or you can dream about a future together.
First kiss
At the top of the popularity chart for wedding photos are pictures of the bride and groom kissing, but they can be made more creative. For example, you can use multi-colored smoke or soap bubbles for a photo, or take a photo in which the soles of the bride’s shoes will be visible, and the word “I” will be written on one of them, and “I agree” on the other.
Love letters
A few days before the wedding, the bride and groom write a letter to each other in which they talk about their feelings, dreams and hopes. In the photo, the photographer catches them at the moment of opening the envelope and reading warm words from their other half. The emotions in such photographs will definitely be genuine.
A knot on a stick, a stick on the shoulder
For a summer wedding photo shoot, you can use the idea of travel. On a flat road stretching into the distance, you can take a photo in which the bride and groom are leaving the photographer towards family life, holding bundles with their belongings on their shoulders. You can write the common surname of the newlyweds on them. If desired, the knots can be replaced with small clutch-sized bags.
Original attributes for a wedding photo shoot
— Cardboard decor that complements the images
— Posters and cards with replicas
— Picture frames
— Inscriptions, volumetric letters
- Paper flowers
Recommendations
Only at first glance it may seem that posing and photographing the right moment are simple events.
In fact, this requires some effort and, to some extent, being actors. Only in this situation can you hope for truly successful photographs that will be pleasant to look at again and again.
Let's look at some useful recommendations that will tell lovers how to pose in front of a photo lens.
Sight
Pay special attention to the poses in which the bride and groom's gaze is directed at each other.
Such photographs are filled with tenderness and love, so they must be photographed with special diligence.
They reflect the couple’s admiration for each other; it seems that at the moment when the photography took place, the young people did not notice anyone around. You can also capture the moment when the groom “pierces” his now wife with his loving gaze.
The advantage in this case is that the young man does not have to “play” admiration in the frame, since in this case it is natural when he sees his beloved in a beautiful white dress. You can take a shot in which only the bride will be. In this case, the photo must be portrait.
The magical look of the bride, slightly covered with a veil, will look amazing.
Hand placement
It is very important that the hands in the frame are placed in a good pose; there should not be any stiffness. Photographs with close-ups of the hands of lovers squeezing each other tightly look very good. You can add wedding rings to the frame.
Use different props that will go well with your fluid movements. For example, you can depict a walk in the park, where the bride and groom are holding hands, and in their free hand they are holding their shoes. The photo looks original, where the groom is supposedly watching his beautiful wife from afar. At the same time, he should raise his hand to his forehead, thereby depicting shelter from the sun.
At this moment, the girl can grab the edge of her dress and spin around.
Taking into account the height difference
In a couple where the groom is noticeably taller than the bride, a photo posed in which the courageous guy holds his little princess in his arms will look very touching. The girl clings to her lover, thereby expressing her feelings.
Also, in such a couple you can do a variety of poses, for example, where the groom holds the bride in his arms, stands on his knee in front of her, etc. But couples in which the groom’s height is shorter than the bride’s must select the right angles so that the difference is not noticeable.
In order to be visually equal in height, a girl needs to choose low-top shoes, for example, ballet flats. You should also pay attention to your hairstyle – high styles are prohibited.
If there is a clear and clearly visible difference in height, it is better to give preference to portrait photos; they should be a priority.
At a distance from each other
Consider such interesting options for your photo shoot, where there will be distance between the lovers.
For example, a very good option is when the newlyweds stand at a short distance from each other and bend slightly to kiss. You can depict a meeting. The frame should show that the girl and the guy are walking towards each other along some beautiful area or road . Such a photo will be very funny and interesting - the bride and groom are trying to run up to each other, but their friends are holding them, as if not letting them go.
A girl can be detained by her friends, and a guy can be detained by his friends.
With guests
For photographs to be truly enjoyable to look at, they must include all the guests. To create interesting shots, experiment and try different options.
A group photo looks very nice when everyone present lines up on the stairs. You can go to an amusement park for a photo shoot, where everyone can not only get into the frame, but also naturally display their emotions. Just imagine a photo where all the guests are sitting on the Ferris wheel and waving.
You can take into account this idea: the newlyweds stand in the center and merge in a kiss, and the invitees in a variety of poses surround them, holding signs with different cool inscriptions. You can use large letters for a photo shoot. Guests stand in a row and rely on a word arranged from letters, for example: “love”, or you can add the surname of the spouses.
Another interesting option is a “trickle” of guests. At the same time, they need to stand in such a way that their faces are visible. For something positive, take a group photo while jumping.
Airy mood for a photo
- Bubble
- Cotton candy
- Balloons
— Butterflies
- Kite
Romantic wedding photos
The most beautiful wedding photos are taken in natural light a couple of hours before sunset. By choosing the right angle, a professional photographer can create a stunning and enchanting effect. One of the touching and exciting photo sets that conveys the romantic relationship of lovers is staged wedding photos at sunset. For beautiful and effective photographs, you will need the help of a professional who will build the picture in the ideal combination of the pose of the young people and the play of light and shadows.
A wedding walk can also turn into a series of various photo frames, the beauty of which is that ideas will simply come on the fly.
As a rule, these are unusual objects, beautiful places, relaxing natural surroundings that will become the impetus for creating unique exclusive moments.
To give your photos a special touch, look in advance for beautiful places for a wedding photo shoot, stock up on equipment, for example, hanging swings, skateboards, fake oars; in winter, you can use snowboards, sleighs, and bright fur capes. Even in gray and slushy weather, bright accents, such as huge contrasting umbrellas , balls, and garlands, will help to enliven your shots.
Balloons at a wedding
Seasons - 4 ideas for a wedding photo shoot
Each season of the year decorates the landscapes of nature in its own way. Take advantage of this!
— Summer wedding
- Autumn mood
— Winter cold
— Spring romance
Unusual poses for a wedding photo shoot
— Jump
— Dance
— Acrobatic sketches
Photo shoot for a wedding in a sports style
— Football
- Run
- Rollers
- Bike
- Skates
Photo shoot for a wedding in Russian style
In summer, the most suitable setting is a flowering field; in winter, a forest covered in snow.
— Romance of the hayloft
— Blooming field
— Forest fairy tale
— Country flavor
— Wheat gold
Wedding photo shoot with animals
Snow-white doves that have become classics, charming fluffy rabbits, a devoted dog or an exotic tiny pig - animals will make your shots even more tender, touching, and interesting. The main thing is not to leave living creatures in some kind of enclosure or cage for the entire festive evening, this will become torment for them!
- Birds
— Decorative animals
— Horses and other ungulates
— Dangerous exotica
- Pets
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Fruit or berry wedding photo shoot
— Apple
— Cherry
— Citrus (orange, tangerine, lemon)
— Pomegranate
— Watermelon
Extreme wedding photo shoot
An extreme photo shoot will most likely last no more than an hour. But there will be so many emotions!
— In zorbs
— On four wheels
ATVs, buggies, go-karts - why not wedding entertainment? And in winter, the wheels will be replaced by a snowmobile.
- In aquapark
— On motorcycles
- Under the water
Finally, we offer a few more creative ideas. Photography of the newlyweds can be 100% thematic: echo the style of the main celebration or be created specifically for the couple.
Wedding photo shoot in movie style
Fairytale wedding photo shoot
Photo in the style of a specific country
Your wedding album can be classic, with a staged studio shot, or it can be original, with incredible photographs that no other couple could replicate. The main thing is that everything goes the way you dream.
Ideas for beautiful wedding photos of the bride
One of the touching and impressive photo sessions is the morning of the bride before the wedding. What is important here is naturalness, the ability to create a lively and beautiful image of the bride. Captured situations, moments, episodes should not smack of posing, as they will look insincere. What can you think of:
- Shots of the bride standing in anticipation of a new and happy life, admiring the beauty from the window, thinking and indulging in dreams. There may be a white rose or even a banal cup of coffee in your hands. The look is full of hope, love and anticipation of meeting your loved one.
- An episode of admiring a wedding dress, “preening” in the mirror, looking at your parents’ wedding album, your children’s photos, or shots with the groom – undoubtedly evokes only the most touching and positive notes.
- Pictures with children's toys that witnessed her happiness and mascots of a new happy stage in life.
- It’s good form to take wedding photos with your parents. They are appropriate not only at the time of marriage and celebration, but in a cozy home environment immediately before painting. The photographer will certainly give the bride the opportunity to communicate with her mom and dad alone, without giving away her presence and taking the most unique shots of live human communication between generations, parting words, blessings and gratitude.
- Delicate wedding photographs in summer can be taken against the backdrop of nature, among dense rose bushes, in a field surrounded by daisies, cornflowers and buttercups. You can photograph the bride running across the field towards the sun and happiness. Spring shots look very romantic among lilac flowers or under blooming fruit trees.
- Shots with bridesmaids who actively and efficiently help the bride to get ready - some with advice, and some with action, for example, lace up a corset, put on a veil, touch up makeup. At the same time, it is important to capture not only everyday life. For example, “a beauty on parade” - the bridesmaids unanimously take hold of the bride’s veil, spreading it to the sides. This shot is very effective when viewed from above.
- Bridesmaids who formed a circle with flowers around the main hero of the occasion. You can give each girl a large white petal, and the bride a yellow circle, symbolizing a lucky “daisy”, a photo of which can be taken from below.
- Cool wedding photos from the back look very impressive if the girl’s dress has a deep neckline with an almost open back. The photo can be taken in front of a mirror.
In general, non-standard angles that depart from the stereotypes of profile and full-face shots are highly valued in modern photography. Interesting ideas for a photo for the bride’s wedding can be played out in the form of a combined photo, which shows a childhood photograph of the newlywed with her parents, and next to it is a photo from the present time, where the plot and poses are completely repeated. Such photos can be taken in advance and used to design a wedding collage with your own hands.
