I often get asked for wedding photography tips, and so thought I would share these with you. The best possible tip I can give is to relax and enjoy every moment of your day as much as you possibly can, this will shine through on your photographs and you can be sure that you will look great!

1. Have a trial run with your photographer
Do an engagement session if possible, so that you all can practice working together. This will help to produce the best photos possible for your most wedding day.
2. Be silly!
Pictures always look better when you are having fun! Don’t be afraid to be playful with each other -tickle, hug, kiss, talk… do whatever you would do without a photographer holding a camera in front of you. Being natural always looks better in the photographs.
3. Take your time
No pictures are as important as the couple shots on your wedding day, so allow enough time. Half an hour is the minimum you should allow for the couple session. Make sure this is your time alone with the photographer, as it’s not helpful if you have to entertain your bridesmaids or family while being photographed.
4. Spice it up
Throw out the traditions you don’t like and have a celebration that is all about YOU!!!! This will ensure that both your wedding day and your photographs are unique.
5. Enjoy every second
Most weddings don’t go exactly as planned, and there will always be something that is not as you imagined it. Don’t let anything get in the way of genuinely enjoying your day. You only have one wedding! So don’t worry out if the cake is vanilla instead of chocolate, or if the flower girl starts to cry instead of throwing the flowers.
6. Try to stop worrying about your dress!
They ALL are going to get dirty no matter what you do. Rest assured that nobody will notice if the hem has a little dirt on it because you walked over a little grass for a picture that you love.
7. Group Shots
If you have formal group pictures taken at your wedding, assign your best man or a bridesmaid who knows everybody to help gather guests for desired shots. This way you are making sure that your photographer can spend time on what she is doing best – taking great pictures.
8. Make it up
Don’t wear too much makeup or do something with your hair that is not you. Don’t let anyone tell you that you need tons of make up for photographs! You should still be able to recognize yourself on your wedding pictures. On the same note, don’t go without any make up at all, even if you’re a supermodel. A little make up doesn’t hurt anyone.

And, because this is a photoblog, there should always be a photo! Here is a sneaky peak at Rebecca and Matt’s wedding from the weekend: