Among the myriad of wedding day traditions, first looks are popular-yet-polarizing. Nearly half of all couples who wed last year decided to go with a first look. But if you’re on the fence about taking first look photos, consider the pros and cons. While it can be a special moment on your wedding day, it can also cause unnecessary stress for some couples. Our take is there’s no right or wrong decision. It’s all about what works best for you and your partner, but something we always recommend is working with a professional photographer on your wedding day. After all,
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First Look Alternatives That Won’t Ruin The Surprise – Sweet Ideas For The Couple Who’s Feeling Traditional-ish
Looking for a happy medium between a traditional first look at the altar and a modern first look before the ceremony? We’ve got you. Anyone searching for a special way to share a private, emotional moment together before the ceremony (that doesn’t involve seeing each other in full wedding attire quite yet) should check out our list of first look alternatives that are equally sweet, special and sentimental. Personalize to taste for a first something that feels exactly like “you.” First Touch Or HugMany couples choose to do a first touch in lieu of a first look-it still feels intimate
Bridal Photography Must Do’s For Brides | Incorporate a First Look Session
One of the most memorable events of a wedding day is when the bride and groom see each other. Suddenly all the jitters and anticipation fade away and just the two get the chance to enjoy this remarkable moment.
7 First Look Photo Mistakes Not To Make – Make The Most Of The Moment With These Tips
While more couples are bucking tradition to make weddings their own, some traditions remain popular. Taking first look photos, for example, is an ever-popular ritual that half of of all couples choose to do on their wedding days. As with anything that’s once-in-a-lifetime, you’ll want to treasure your first look photos for years to come with these key tips. These are the common mistakes couples make the most with first look photos, beginning with the blunder of not hiring a professional photographer. These pros, who’ve likely seen dozens if not hundreds of first looks, share the seven mistakes to avoid
Tips For Capturing Colorful, Messy First Birthday Photos
Nothing quite says beautiful mess like first birthday cake smash photography. But when you decide to go the DIY route, the results tend to be less beautiful and more mess. From shooting my firstborn’s cake smash to his little sister’s, I’ve discovered a few tricks to getting colorful, messy first birthday photos with DIY cake smash photography. From keeping it simple to plan the cleanup, here are 11 tips to make those cake smash photos memorable. Ditch The [Plastic] High Chair High chairs are designed to let babies feed themselves with minimal mess. But the mess is what makes great
10 Things To Watch Out For The First Time Family Portrait Session
Photographs from a good family portrait session will be treasured for many years to come. It’s an incredibly rewarding area of photography, but it can also be a little daunting for new photographers. You need to build a rapport with the family, keep the children on board, and meet the parents’ expectations with gorgeous photographs. So where do you start? Which camera settings should you choose? Here are some important pointers to make your first session go smoothly, and to help you take great family portraits every time! Get Down On Their LevelIf you’re photographing children, get down on their
Wedding Photography Trends | Father-Daughter First Looks
The first-look photo has been popular for a while now and is still going strong. But some brides are having photographers capture their dad’s first glimpse of them in white as well.
