Wedding photo ideas of bride and groom
Hi there! I'm Jordan, and I've been a wedding photographer for over 15 amazing years. I absolutely love capturing those candid moments, the little details you might miss, and the memories you'll cherish forever. Your wedding album should be a beautiful reflection of your big day, filled with joy and authenticity. Here are some fun and inspiring photo ideas to excite you for your special day. I'm a master of combining beautiful wedding portraits and in-the-moment documentary-style wedding photography!
Wedding Dress
You spend so much time choosing the perfect wedding dress - it's the showpiece that deserves more than a little attention. Of course, the classic shot is the dress hanging up whilst you're getting ready on the morning of your wedding day (how exciting!) so be sure to choose a hanger that matches your desired aesthetic and not a plastic one! Not only do we want to photograph your wedding dress prior to putting it on, but I also want to capture all of the beautiful wedding dress details while you're in it! You're only going to wear it once, so I make sure your wedding pictures include the dress in action, including your gorgeous veil and all of the other important shots and finer details!
Bridal Party
For me, photographing the bridal party is one of my favourite parts of a wedding day! It's an opportunity to capture the fun and laughter with your closest friends and family. I love getting creative with group shots, whether it's a magazine worthy posed photo or a playful shot that truly captures the personalities of you and your loved ones. And don't forget about the groomsmen! We'll make sure they're looking sharp and having a good time as well. These candid moments and group shots are some that you will love looking back on!
Bridal Portraits
I'm sure you've spent countless hours googling wedding photo ideas of bride and groom and bridal portrait ideas - and this is great! It's important to know what kind of wedding photos you want, and it's also important to trust your wedding photographer to work their magic! The best wedding photos come from you being relaxed and going with the flow, and letting me capture all of those gorgeous couple portraits in beautiful light (especially during golden hour!)
Groomsmen
Wedding party photos are so much fun, and groom photos are a great way of capturing that extra element of your wedding day! As a wedding photographer, photographing the guys offers a fresh perspective on the getting ready part of a wedding day, prior to the wedding ceremony, with all of the excitement and laughs in the run-up! Whether they are putting on button holes or cracking open a couple of beers - the bridal party is more than just the girls and makes for some really cool photos!
Wedding Cake
The cake! You tasted a tonne of flavours, you chose a style, and often, your wedding cake is the centrepiece and focal point of your reception! The perfect shot of your wedding cake is a beautiful wedding photo, and one I always capture!
First Kiss
Your first kiss photo is so important and one your wedding photographer can't miss! It exudes romance and is the best part of the wedding photos of your ceremony!
First look
It's a tradition we don't often partake in in the UK, but I'm all here waiting for it! Intimate moments don't get much more intimate than a first look with your husband-to-be. If you're after photo ideas, add this to your list.
Couple Portraits
I love couple photos! After the wedding ceremony, I love to whisk you both off for a private moment and let you enjoy the first moment as a married couple to yourselves! Your wedding day will go by in a blur so those special moments together are key! And I'll be there to capture creative poses and candid photos of the two of you! Not too comfortable with a few posed wedding photos? Find a wedding photographer who can help guide you with some simple instructions.
Accessories
I will capture close-up shots of significant and meaningful accessories as the bride or groom prepares. These intimate details add a beautiful balance to your wedding album.
Your photographer will typically capture wedding photos of watches, cuff links, shoes, perfume, a meaningful letter, and your engagement ring.
Wedding rings
Although part of your accessories, the wedding rings deserve their own mention. Pre-ceremony, let your photographer access your wedding rings—they play a large part not only in the wedding ceremony but also in the rest of your lives!
Wedding Venue
Wedding photographers are now introducing an aerial shot of your wedding venue with the rise of the drone. It helps establish the theme of your wedding day from a different perspective and gives you an overall view of your wedding venue.
Weston Hall, Wedding Venue in Staffordshire
Close Family Members
When your nearest and dearest are around, there are many beautiful moments for your photographer to capture. These are often spontaneous, candid moments that occur naturally, with no posing required!
First Dance
A wedding tradition that will remain forever. There are plenty of ideas here, from indoor fireworks, outside betwixt the fairy lights, or under a shower of bubbles!
Cake Cutting
The bride and groom cutting their wedding cake is a wedding tradition as old as the hills. Be sure to place the cake
Dance Floor
Dance floor photos are such a fun capture! Everyone is relaxed and having the time of their lives, and for a wedding photographer, this is part of the wedding where we can get creative and have some fun with different angles and photo ideas! Your wedding photographs should be a mix of the beautiful daytime classic poses and the photos of the bride and groom letting loose at their wedding reception! I tend to use flash during the evening for a cool documentary-style look, capturing those perfect shots of you and your guests partying the night away!
Table Settings
Wedding photographers worth their salt will include some shots of your table set-up. These wedding photos will capture the love and thought you've poured into your wedding reception.
Wedding Photos: Conclusion.
From the first kiss and the joyous wedding party dancing to the groom adjusting his cufflinks and the picture-perfect moment when the bride reveals her dress to her dad, wedding photographs capture countless cherished memories. These moments should feel natural, but if you have specific shots in mind, discuss your ideas with your photographer to see what's possible. These wedding memories, captured beautifully, will be treasured for years to come.
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Wedding Day Photographer: About Jordan
Jordan is a UK wedding photographer and the author of this blog post. If you're looking for someone to capture your wedding photography whose style is light and airy, relaxed with a handful of beautiful portraits. Get in touch.
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