A symbol as old as marriage itself is the wedding ring. A special type of metal and rock combined together does so much more than just show the world that you have made a lifelong commitment to someone else. It is an example of love, trust, hope and a beauty that can make life worth cherishing even through the darkest of times. 

Since wedding rings are such a huge part of getting married, your wedding photography and videography should know some of the best ways to capture your rings. Whether that is in an engagement shoot or your actual wedding day, a well crafted photo or video of your rings will be a beautiful memory that lasts a lifetime. 

In this blog we’ll cover a variety of tips and tricks that your wedding photographer could implement to capture your own unique rings and how they fit into your entire wedding day experience. 

One Two & Three: A Perfect Trifecta

Many times during the course of a wedding day the focus can just be on the exchanging of the wedding bands themselves at the altar and this makes sense. However, the engagement ring, being such a flashy and attention drawing object inherently, can be a great element to throw in the mix when capturing the wedding bands themselves. 

Using all three rings in a stack balanced on top of one another is one way to do this. You could also lay them all next to each other or utilize other props to create a variety in depth when shooting the rings. Incorporating lettering from the bride and grooms initials into the backdrop of the rings is also a great way to create a beautiful masterpiece.

This style of shooting the rings is quite tasteful and also taps into the symbolic nature of marriage and highlights how different people can come together and create a beautiful union together. 

Flaunt the Gown: The Dress & The Ring together 

What could be a more breathtaking backdrop for pictures of your wedding ring than the dress itself. A wedding dress speaks to the bride's unique sense of style and grace and can only add to the elegance of the wedding rings. 

Snapping a shot of the bride’s hand with the ring on the side of the dress or gown is an easy simple way to incorporate the dress into the shot. Using the small intricate details of the dress alongside the ring makes for a beautiful wedding ring photography picture. 

Wedding Invites and Bridal Bouquet: Adding Some Flair

You put in a lot of time and effort into crafting your wedding invitations and sending them out to all of your friends and family. Maximize that time and effort by using them as a backdrop for your wedding ring pictures. Placing the rings alongside the bride and groom's name on the invitation is a great way to show them both off. Be sure to utilize proper focus when doing this so that the invitation and the rings are both clear. 

When it comes to the wedding bouquet there are a few options you can choose from when incorporating the rings into photos with them. One option is to place the rings in the foreground and have the bouquet behind them and just out of focus. This allows the rings to be the primary object of attention but still uses the bouquet for a quaint backdrop. 

Depending on the type and style of bouquet you could also place the rings onto some of the flowers for a beautiful way to combine both together. 

Glue Dots: Keeping the Rings in Place

You can put in a lot of time and effort into getting perfect shots of the bride and grooms wedding rings but what happens if you can’t get them to sit just right for the ideal shot? 

Using glue dots sparingly is a great way to ensure that the rings won’t move no matter how you decide to change the backdrop for your shots. The great thing about glue dots is that they can be used on multiple surfaces which allows for plenty of variety when it comes to changing scenery for your wedding ring photography options. 

Bring out the Accessories: Time to Pull Out All the Stops

While wedding ring photography is crucially important when it comes to capturing memories of a bride and groom's special day, what can you add to it to make all of your pictures come to life? 

Cufflinks, wedding shoes, and other jewelry are great items you can add into the mix to spice up and add variety to your wedding ring photography shots. Be sure when you are adding in multiple accessories that you still don’t lose the focus of the rings throughout all of the pictures you are capturing. 

A Little More About Broadside Visuals: The Wedding Pirates

Now that we have covered the 5 Wedding Ring Photography tips, let’s get to know Broadside Visuals and what they are all about. 

Broadside Visuals is a husband and wife owned wedding photography and videography business whose overarching goal is to provide a world class product and experience for all their bride’s and grooms. Luke and Libby, aka The Wedding Pirates, have been in the industry for nearly 10 years and with over 100+ weddings served, these pirates know their way around the seven seas of the wedding industry. 

A factor that differentiates Broadside Visuals from other wedding vendors is not only the unique knowledge and style that they incorporate into their wedding photography and videography, but the care and commitment they have for each bride and groom that they work with. 

If you want to check out our gallery and see more about how our style of shooting weddings could match with yours you can visit our website to learn more. If you’d like to get in contact with us to learn more about the services that we offer you can visit our contact page.