THE Dallas Photographers http://www.erickeithscott.com/blog photography, weddings, high school seniors Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:46:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to look great in your wedding photographs http://www.erickeithscott.com/blog/?p=594 http://www.erickeithscott.com/blog/?p=594#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:46:48 +0000 admin http://www.erickeithscott.com/blog/?p=594 Your wedding day will probably be the most-photographed day of your life — it’s a lot of pressure, even for couples who consider themselves photogenic. After having your hair and makeup done and the groom is in his tux, you’ll both look and feel fabulous. Here’s how you can make sure that sentiment shows up in your pictures.

 

Strike a Pose (or Not)

Study your favorite photos. The key to being a glamorous bride in your photographs is to look composed without appearing overly posed. What do we mean? Think about some of your favorite pictures of yourself — your ultra-rigid graduation picture probably isn’t among them. The shots where you look happy and poised but your attention isn’t directly on the camera (maybe you didn’t even know that someone was taking your picture) are often keepers. Look at these, and take note of how you’re standing and smiling. Then comes the challenge: Try to mimic that look on your wedding day.

 

Ignore the Camera

When you’re taking your portraits, focus on each other rather than the camera. Whisper an inside joke to one another, remind each other how far you’ve come since your first date, or recall how you felt the first time he told you he loved you. These will leave you with much more natural expressions than simply saying “cheese.”

 

Avoid Squinting

A PRO will know how to back light you to make sure you have no squinting issues.

 

Take Two

Another way to look great in your wedding shots: Book the same photographer to take your engagement photos. A photo session before the wedding can relieve day-of jitters because you’ll be warmed up to the photographer’s style.

 

 

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  • Apply for marriage license
  • Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d
  • Assemble day-of emergency kit (don’t forget the duct tape)
  • Determine day-of assignments for the wedding party
  • Call location manager & make sure your vendors have access to the site when they need it
  • Finalize seating chart & get it to reception site manager or your wedding planner
  • Check in with all vendors and confirm all details
  • Assemble or package favors

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  • Discuss your vows-will you write your own or recite traditional ones
  • Purchase gifts for parents, attendants, & other special guest
  • Have your final gown fitting
  • Order welcome baskets
  • Have your wedding shower and/or bachelor/bachelorette party
  • Order favors
  • Finalize your flower order

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  • Finalize the guest list
  • Appoint ushers & other ceremony helpers
  • Mail out invitations
  • Book your hairstylist & makeup artist
  • Decide on & purchase accessories for wedding party
  • Finalize post-wedding brunch details, if having one
  • finalize rehearsal dinner details

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  • Make honeymoon arrangements
  • Rent or purchase formalwear
  • Order your invitations
  • Order your wedding bands
  • Hire a calligrapher, if using one
  • Reserve tables, chairs, and/or other rental equipment you’ll need

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  • Purchase your gown
  • Determine your menu
  • Book your cake baker
  • Book your transportation
  • Book your ceremony musicians
  • Purchase your bridesmaid dresses
  • Register for gifts

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  • Send out your save-the-date cards (any PROFESSIONAL photographer should be able to help you with this)
  • Book your caterer
  • Book your entertainment
  • Book your florist
  • Book your photographer & videographer (these should really both come from the same company to get the best quality)

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  • Set a date
  • Determine your wedding day style & colors
  • Hire a wedding planner
  • Set up a budget
  • Compile your final guest list
  • Did I mention hire a wedding planer?
  • Create a web page to announce your wedding (any PROFESSIONAL photographer should be able to help you with this)
  • Choose your wedding party
  • I did mention hire a wedding planner didn’t I??????????
  • Have an engagement party
  • Book your ceremony & reception locations
  • Book your officiant
  • Get your engagement pictures scheduled and on the books
  • Surely I did not forget to hire a wedding planner did I?

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