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When it comes to your wedding photos, your first family heirlooms, the photos you’ll pass down to the generations that come after you you don’t want to mess around. You’ll painstakingly pick out the perfect photography style for you, invest into a great photographer, now how can you ensure they’ve got everything they need to make it even better?

We’ve seen a lot of mistakes made and lots of great decisions large & small that have made a difference. So, we’ve compiled a list of the 5 unexpected tips to make sure you get your very best photos. These will also help your wedding photographers out & they’ll thank you for implementing these things!

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Invest In Your Bouquet

Even if you don’t have a massive flower budget, spend a little extra on your own bouquet and your groom’s boutonniere. These will be in SO many of your photos and can add in the extra flair you’re craving. Add in silk ribbons for texture and your photos will have another extra pop of gorgeous details!! They’re the perfect touch! It’s an unexpected but phenomenal addition to your photos.

Pick a Real Getting Ready Location

To be 100% honest with you, this is a BIG one. It’s worth splurging a little to get a really nice hotel room with plenty of window light, space, and that is clean. Trying to squeeze 10 bridesmaids, a hair & makeup artist, your mom, aunt, and 100 other people into your childhood bedroom isn’t always a practical option. Renting a really nice Air B&B or hotel can benefit your photos in 1,000 ways. For one, it will give you a bigger space. Two, it will allow you to not worry about having to clean up after yourselves which is a luxury you’ll be so thankful for. Three, it will allow your photographers more space and light to work than most homes traditionally do.5-Unexpected-Tips-Wedding-Katie-And-Alec-Photography-Best-Birmingham-Alabama-Wedding-Photographers-49

Invest In Time

This is the #1 thing we wish couples did more of. We know photography isn’t cheap, and great photographers shouldn’t be. Don’t cut yourself short on the amount of time you have your wedding photographers from. Our packages start at 8 hours which is just enough for a little bit of everything. If you’re really wanting time to get stunning detail shots, lots of couples photos, and to not feel rushed a lot of times 9-10 hours of coverage is preferable. The more time we have to shoot, the less rushed we are and the more time we can invest into every part of your day. This is the best was to get even more amazing photos! It’s a small change, and a small investment into photos that will last a lifetime.

Choose Natural Light

Want those stunning, natural photos where your skin tones look perfect? Pick a venue, getting ready location, and portrait spot with tons of natural light. Natural light just means light from the sun! This can be a beautifully shaded tree, a venue with tons of windows, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for ask us! As your photographers, we’re here to help! We know this one was definitely unexpected but it’s so simple and easy to do. 5-Unexpected-Tips-Wedding-Katie-And-Alec-Photography-Best-Birmingham-Alabama-Wedding-Photographers-49

Listen to Your Photographer

When in doubt, ask your photographer all the questions you can think of and listen to our advice. As photographers we’ve seen a TON and know tons of tips, tricks, and things we wish our couples knew. In fact, we have a whole blog series dedicated to helping educate our couples. We have a ton of insight into making your photos even better, just ask & listen.

We hope this helps you get the wedding photos you’ve always dreamed of!! These few unexpected things are sure to help make sure you get the most incredible experience possible! If you’re wanting to know more, shoot us an email and we’d love to chat about ideas over ice cream.

Blessings,

Katie & Alec

 

 

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