Wedding Photography Top Tips

Natural wedding photography, North Yorkshire

My couples often ask me what my top tips for successful wedding photography are.

I always say, above all, ENJOY every minute of your special day and be in the moment.

Be with your guests, eat your canapes , drink your fizz, allow time for hugs and congratualtions.

Take time out together, not for cheesy posing but for a few fun, natural shots , just of the two of you. I'll only take you away for 10 to 15 minutes and i'll let you have time just to chat together !

Don't be afraid to show emotion , it's a big part of how we feel on the day and it's lovely for me to capture moments in time , which last a lifetime for you.

Pets are part of the family so if you want them there and the venue allows, do it ! 

keep your guests entertained, lawn games are great fun , one of my couples had a fun fair ! magicians and entertainers are good too.

If you play a sport, introduce it, rugby, rounders, cricket, wellie wanging , i've photographed them all, it's true to who you are and great fun.

Don't feel you have to confirm to tradition, if you feel uncomfortable doing a first dance, don't do one ! Make your wedding about you and your guests and simply enjoy every minute, as a documentary wedding photographer , i'll blend in and capture it all without you feeling that your wedding was one big photoshoot !

If you like the idea of natural, relaxed wedding photography, please get in touch via the contact page of my website www.weddingsalive.co.uk 

Thank you for reading, I look forward to hearing from you x