| Weddings are memories in the making. As such, | | | | Your wedding album needs to have candid shots |
| you will need the best photographs to capture the | | | | of the ceremony and the reception. In this case, |
| emotions and expressions, the passion and | | | | rehearsing the shots simply means going through |
| perfection, the fun and flirty moments every | | | | the list with your photographer in the actual places |
| wedding will have to boast about. With that being | | | | where the pictures will be taken. This way, your |
| said, here then are the tips to secure the best | | | | photographer will know when and where he will |
| wedding photographs from your, hopefully, once | | | | position himself to get your preferred shots. If |
| in a lifetime happy event. | | | | possible, include him in the wedding rehearsal and |
| Make a List | | | | walk him through the route from the wedding |
| Sometimes, being a bridezilla has its merits. When | | | | ceremony venue to the reception place, which will |
| you make detailed lists, which can drive | | | | allow him to get a feel of the environment. |
| less-than-organized brides crazy, you are actually | | | | When you rehearse the shots, you have to make |
| ensuring that nobody and nothing gets left out of | | | | sure that there is ample time to shuttle between |
| the festivities. This includes making a list about the | | | | the places to be featured in the wedding album. |
| wedding photographs you need before, during and | | | | You have to account for traffic, downpours, |
| after the wedding ceremony, which ought to set | | | | calling for missing members of the wedding party |
| in detail the people and places, not to mention the | | | | and other unexpected situations that can and will |
| wedding paraphernalia, you want included in the | | | | crop up. |
| final products. | | | | Dress for the Part |
| Communicate with the Photographer | | | | When you want to capture the romantic and |
| Whether you hire a professional photographer or | | | | sentimental value of a favorite place, be sure that |
| enlist a family member to take wedding photos, | | | | your wedding attire allows for it. For example, you |
| you have to communicate your desires about the | | | | cannot take pictures in a grassy lawn when your |
| above mentioned list. You have to set aside time | | | | 3-inch stiletto heels keep getting stuck in the mud. |
| to plan the angles and positions, the time and | | | | You will be risking both your dignity and your |
| lighting, and other photography considerations | | | | gown's pristine perfection when you do. |
| before the wedding day itself. | | | | If you are insistent about this particular request, |
| If possible, you can present your ideas about the | | | | at least bring something comfortable like running |
| type of pictures you want taken during the entire | | | | shoes. Better yet, opt for another place that |
| event. After all, with many approaches to | | | | closely resembles your preferred photo venue for |
| wedding photography available - traditional, photo | | | | practical purposes. |
| journalistic, fashion, studio, and contemporary - | | | | When you want only the best wedding |
| coordinating with the photographer on your | | | | photographs that capture the romantic love |
| picture preferences will more likely result in your | | | | between you and your soon-to-be spouse, it pays |
| satisfaction. | | | | to plan ahead of time. And being a glowing bride |
| Rehearse the Shots | | | | on your wedding day will not hurt either! |