The hustle and bustle of the holiday and season is stressful. Family to visit, gifts to buy and wrap, and more eggnog than anyone could ever care to drink. For those who have had their own wedding or helped someone plan one, we know the holiday stress can pale in comparison. 

But out of all the planning that goes into a perfect wedding day, the photos are the one thing that will be your keepsake for decades to come. If your house was burning down for many people, grabbing their wedding photos would be at the top of the list of things to save. 

Obviously you want your memories from your special day to turn out amazing. But what are the best tips and tricks when it comes to being prepared? Keep reading to learn more about what Broadside Visuals thinks are some of the key things to have on your mind when it comes to your wedding photos. 

It’s Your Wedding Day! Do what Makes You Feel Comfortable

One thing that can be difficult for many brides is dealing with the expectations and traditions that accompany a wedding day. Who has to sit where, what family members are going to be in specific photos and the list goes on and on. 

All of this to say, you take control of what you want when it comes to where and when your photos and memories are captured during the day. If you want to take more time and focus on the bridal party pictures rather than getting every last photo you possibly could of the venue then fine. If you want to ensure that you capture a romantic sunset picture of you and your new husband and that means leaving your guests for a few minutes then have fun!

Capturing these memories takes a moment, but they will last a lifetime so there is no point in focusing on what others want or may think. Have fun, laugh, shed a tear maybe, but whatever you do, do you. 

Lighting Can Be Everything

The more the better! And no we are not talking about chocolate, wedding cake, or more champaign. We’re talking about lighting! This can be a make or break thing for some wedding photos so the importance cannot be overstated. 

If you have an indoor reception especially lighting is something you definitely want to consider putting some thought into. Uplighting in a banquet hall can help bring to life all the small nuances that come with that style of venue. 

When thinking about when you want to have your ceremony consider erring on the side of later as opposed to earlier. An earlier start time might mean dappled lighting which can make capturing well lit photographs tricky. One to two hours before sunset typically is a great time to choose for the ceremony to begin so that the pictures captured will be fantastic.

Build Extra Time into the Day so Your Wedding Photos Aren’t Rushed!

Everyone has felt the feeling of being rushed for something that is extremely important.That feeling is only magnified a hundred times on your wedding day! But, it doesn’t have to be if you allow some buffer to be built into your overall timeline. 

Having this for capturing pictures specifically can mean the difference between a rushed quick captured moment and taking the time to let you and your groom breath and enjoy yourself. 

This may be easier said than done, especially since the list of things to do on your wedding day is already longer than the amount of shows you still wanna watch on Netflix, but prioritizing it can mean less stress and more perfect memories captured forever on your special day. 

Write a list and let your Photographer Know Who Should/Shouldn’t be in Pictures Together

One of the hardest parts about weddings many times is dealing with family dynamics on both the bride and groom's side at the same time. Family drama that eclipses the last season of Love is Blind could be a part of your day so think about what you might need to inform your photographer of. 

This doesn’t have to be a full story with context on each situation, but a brief overview of who is who and what photos need to be taken can go a long way for saving yourself and your photographer a massive headache on your wedding day. 

However you choose to do this, know that this is your wedding and you can’t make everyone happy, but you can try to make things go as smoothly as possible!

Last but not Least, Pick an Amazing Photographer! Like Broadside Visuals

All of these tips go without saying, you need an incredible photographer to help you execute and walk through all the details. At Broadside Visuals we have the experience of serving brides and grooms at over 100+ weddings when it comes to their photography and videography needs for their special day. 

More importantly than that, we have the ability to incorporate each wedding's unique style and format into every frame and moment that we capture for you. From modern and edgy, to simple and elegant, we can cover those and everything in between. We are able to work with you to help establish a style and an feel even if you aren’t 100% sure what you are looking for yet. 

If this is what you are looking for then you have come to the right place and we are ready to help!

What is Broadside Visuals and How Can I Learn More?

Broadside Visuals is a husband and wife duo, Lucas and Elisabeth, we are the Wedding Pirates! With over 15 years of combined experience and 100+ weddings served, you can rest easy knowing that your wedding video and photography needs are in capable and creative hands.

To learn more about how Broadside Visuals can help you craft the ultimate wedding video experience, you can fill out a contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.