Wedding Tips & Tricks

I love e-sessions. They are right up there with shooting a wedding for me - simply one of my favorite things to do.

What I love so much is the simplicity of an e-session; the passion and sometimes nervous excitement that comes when they realize this photo session is in preparation for the day they've both been waiting for.

I get to witness that - and better yet, I get to capture it. That's why I love photographing e-sessions.

And because I love them, and shoot them often, I've garnered a few tips and tricks along the way - things I've learned that help a couple enjoy and benefit the most out of our time together.

Here they are:

• Sleep! Get lots of rest the night before your session.
  
• Stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water a few days before your session.
  
• I highly recommend wearing something that you're both comfortable in, that makes you feel like yourselves.
  
• Also, choose colors you love; bright and bold often work well with the camera, especially when paired with a huge smile that shows you feel like yourself in what you're wearing.
• Keep the location in mind as you decide what to wear - if we're in a natural setting you may get a little dusty or slightly dirty as we shoot; if we're near water you may get a little wet (maybe); if we're in the city, we may be doing a bit of walking...which leads me to the next point:
  
• Wear shoes that work for the location(s) we're shooting in. It goes a long way in keeping you comfortable and relaxed!
  
• If you're wearing patterns, choose ones that compliment each other; horizontal stripes aren't always as flattering in camera, even if they look great on you.
• Typically I recommend having some color, or adding colorful accessories to a white top - it tends to really compliment your e-session photos and sets them apart from your wedding day photographs.
• Lastly, when couples match with similar hues or shades of a coordinating color pattern it looks great - but you don't have to perfectly match to look good together! :)

And finally, if you ever have questions on what to wear or anything else regarding your session - talk to me! Shoot over an email or give us a ring - we're here to serve you and help your session be the first of many amazing wedding memories to come. ;)

Got a great tip or trick? Leave a comment!


Blessings,
Christine Lee Smith