As I prepare to begin shooting regularly again, I want to help brides rethink things a little. As always before the big day and on the big day I am open with my clients and do my best to help make their day run smoothly what ever it may be. From helping them figure out how to lace up the dress (after the 5th try by the bridesmaids and plenty of photos) to picking them up after they fall (dresses and shoes don’t always make walking in the sand and rocks easy!). So I thought what better way than to give a tip every month for my brides to be… The first one is my outlook on weddings…and how I approach them and hope that my clients do too…it will make the day a little less stressful!
“Let it go and it will show!!! What does that mean? They say it’s the biggest day of your life, that’s enough to stress you out alone, not to mention the planning and money that goes into it all…You want everything to be perfect and when one little thing isn’t (that one hair won’t go where it’s supposed to) many brides will stress over it; however if you let it go it will show! Be yourself and have fun, don’t let the stresses of the day get to you, keep in mind that you have the best thing waiting for you at the end of the aisle and he or she loves you for you (hair out of place and all) and that LOVE is what you want to capture in your images- So Let it go and it will show-LOVE!”
Some of the best images happen when real emotions come out! If you are so caught up in everything being “perfect” you often loose those real moments because you are trying to stage everything.
Here are some real moments that had the bride/groom guest been worried about things not going perfect they would have lost the moment therefore the photo and the great memory that came along with it all!
The first one is a great example of turning something awful into something wonderful!
The power had gone out and along with it all the lights and music, but low and behold a GREAT groomsmen jumped up on the dance floor with his chair and began singing-a second or two later everyone joined in and it became a moment that I am sure the bride and groom and everyone there will never forget!!! The Power ironically came on right as he was ending his song and the rest of the night was full of electricity! And as angry as most bride would have been, the bride and groom were happy because the let it go!
This photo is the perfect example of Carpe Diam…rarely will you find an empty beach with crystal waters on a weekend in Hawaii but we did and with the power of suggestion our couple “R and C” who are total water babies jumped in and made this awesome shot possible! All because they were willing to let it go!
This is the perfect example of letting your guard down for the one you love!
I love this shot of the bride sneaking a little kiss! Many couples are not comfortable with “PDA” but this is your wedding day! That is what it’s all about, showing others your LOVE for each other- so please you are surrounded by friends and family and those closest to you-which I wouldn’t consider the “public” don’t be afraid to show your affection- let it go!
So to all you brides and grooms to be- have fun, be romantic and don’t be afraid to let your guard down a little on your wedding day! And when things aren’t going exactly how you planned (which hopefully they do! but just in case) remember let it go and LOVE will show!
Happy Wedding Days!!!
