Tips from a Professional Photographer: 3 Things to Convey to the Bride and Groom for Capturing Stunning Wedding Day Photos!

At the Wedding, I Want to Leave Wonderful Photos＊

"I want to leave a lot of wonderful photos at my wedding!" Every bride must think so too♡

To leave the ideal photos, many people might ask their favorite style photographer or create many instruction sheets, but...

To leave wonderful photos, it's very important to create an environment where the photographer can take great pictures, in addition to choosing a photographer or making instruction sheets♡

It's the biggest waste when a skilled photographer cannot showcase their skills on the day!

This time, I asked photographers who work on-site what they want to convey to the couple to capture wonderful photos＊

What Bridal Photographers Want to Tell Couples #1: Rehearsal for the Ceremony Should Be Done in the Actual Chapel!

One thing photographers want to tell couples is that they want the rehearsal for the ceremony to be held in the actual chapel!＊

It's common for ceremony rehearsals to be held in different venues or waiting rooms rather than the actual chapel.

This may vary depending on the wedding venue, but please say, "I’d like the rehearsal to be held in the actual venue."◎

Why Should the Rehearsal for the Ceremony Be in the Actual Chapel?

Why is it better to have the rehearsal in the actual chapel?

The reason is that during the rehearsal, you can capture photos that cannot be taken on the actual day!*

For example,

✓ Close-up shots of the ring exchange

✓ Shots of hands writing the marriage certificate

✓ Photos taken from the center of the aisle

These shots are difficult to capture during the ceremony when many guests are present. If the photographer is too close to the couple or walking back and forth down the aisle, both the couple and guests cannot concentrate...!

Therefore, during the rehearsal, the photographer can take photos that cannot be captured on the actual day.*

When you put these photos in the album, you can arrange and present the rehearsal photos as if they were taken on the actual day, resulting in a stunning album with great variety.*

What Bridal Photographers Want to Tell Couples #2: It's Best to Ask Someone Other Than the Photographer to Take Guest Photos!

Next, it's better to ask someone other than the photographer to take photos of the guests.

It's common to ask the photographer to take photos when guests are using their iPhones or cameras.*

However, for photographers, this means lost time! They are aiming for those splendid moments, and being asked to take photos by someone else can hinder capturing those beautiful scenes...!

The best thing is to have the paid photographer use good equipment and take great photos.

Since anyone can take photos with an iPhone or digital camera, it's better to ask the venue staff or other friends to help so the photographer can concentrate on capturing beautiful moments♩

What Bridal Photographers Want to Tell Couples #3: It's Better to Select a Photographer to Build Mutual Connection*

Finally, it’s better to choose a photographer.*

It’s fine when you’re hiring an external photographer as you choose and request them, but if there are several photographers at the venue, please ask if you can specify someone♡

Photographers are human too; they will feel happy to be chosen and will think, "I want to take great photos!"◎

Of course, even without specifying, they will capture wonderful photos, but being chosen and having expectations can make them want to exceed those expectations, which is human nature.

Since brides have specified someone, they too should feel a connection with the photographer, allowing for natural and beautiful expressions in the photos♡

Therefore, it’s highly recommended to meet the photographer in advance and make a choice◎

To Capture Wonderful Photos, Creating an Easy Environment for the Photographer to Move Is Essential: Let’s Get Memorable Photos Taken!＊

I shared three points that bridal photographers want to convey to couples♡

Photographers always aim to capture wonderful wedding photos.* To take even more beautiful photos, it is essential to create an environment where the photographer can move easily◎

Please ensure to include not only the photographer’s advice but also have many wonderful photos taken!♡

➡ What Professional Photographers Say: How to Create Clear Instruction Sheets?