Different Pictures to Plan For On Your Wedding Day / by Kelli Conley

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Sometimes brides come into their wedding day with a list of photo ideas/ poses that they’ve seen that they want to do. Other brides let us as their photographers do the positioning and posing for them, or some are a mix of both and there is absolutely no wrong way to do it! Here is just a basic list of photos that you can expect to do/ can ask your photographer to do on your big day!

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One of our favorites - the first look! Whether you’re doing this before the ceremony or the big walk down the aisle is going to be your first time seeing each other, you can definitely expect photos of this, and trust me they are nothing short of emotional!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Getting ready photos! The focus is all on you! This can make some people feel a bit awkward, but we’re here to make you feel as comfortable as possible with all the attention on you. Our best advice is to just embrace it, it’ll go by fast!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Bridal party photos! And not pictured- family photos. Your photographer will ask you ahead of time for a shot list of who is in what picture and things like that, so be ready for your face to hurt from smiling so much! This is also a good time to mention different poses for you and your bridal party to do if you have some.

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The first dance! Another situation that can feel a bit uncomfortable since you’re dancing in front of all your guests. But, just remember that they are your closest friends and family who came just to celebrate you!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

A huge one- newlywed photos! This is also a great category to have pose ideas that you want to try, and give those to your photographer ahead of time. Also be thinking if you want sunset photos, and let your photographer know about that too!

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Exit photos! End your night in a bang! These photos are always so much fun and a great way to end the night, so think about what exit item you want to give your guests!

Lastly, remember- your photographer is here for you and your spouse. We are here to make your wedding day vision come to life into tangible photos, and we love to do what we do. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas and go out of your comfort zone!