5 Things Your Photographer Wishes You Knew Before Your Wedding Day
A gentle guide to help you get stunning, meaningful photos without the stress
Hey there, lovely couple.
You’ve booked your venue. Found the perfect dress (or suit). Chosen your photographer (hopefully us!). And the big day is getting close.
But can we let you in on a little secret?
There are a few things we photographers wish every couple knew before the wedding day.
Not because we want more control or more time (okay, maybe a little), but because we truly want you to have the most beautiful, heartfelt photos possible, the kind that take you back every time you look at them.
So here they are. Five things we’d tell you over coffee if we could sit down before your big day.
1. Your Wedding Day Will Fly — Build In Breathing Space
We know you’ve got a timeline. But here’s what happens in real life: hair takes longer, people get emotional, shoes go missing, and someone’s always asking where the bouquet is.
Plan for real-life moments, not just picture-perfect timing. Add buffer time around your prep, portraits, and group photos. That extra 10–15 minutes of calm can be the difference between rushed shots and relaxed, radiant memories.
Bonus Tip: If you run ahead of schedule (which is rare, but amazing), guess what? You’ll have time to breathe, laugh, or just soak it all in. And those are moments we LOVE to capture.
2. The Getting Ready Space Affects the Photos More Than You Think
The prep space sets the tone for your entire photo story.
And no, it doesn’t need to be fancy. It just needs to be:
Clean and clutter-free (move those snack bags and suitcases to one corner)
Well-lit with natural light (windows = magic)
Spacious enough to move around
This is where we shoot your details: your dress, shoes, jewelry, perfume, flat lays, and your candid moments with your crew. A bright, calm room = dreamy photos.
3. Unplugged Ceremonies Make a Huge Difference
We know Aunt Linda means well… but her iPad can block our shot of your first kiss.
If you want your ceremony photos to be clean, timeless, and focused on you, consider an unplugged ceremony, where guests are invited to be fully present and let the pros handle the photography.
A simple sign at the entrance or a short note in the program does the trick. And your photos will thank you.
4. We Don’t Just Want to Take Photos — We Want to Tell Your Story
Yes, we’ll take those gorgeous couple portraits. But we’re also there to capture:
The way your mom tears up while zipping your dress
The hug your partner shares with their best friend before the ceremony
The dance your dad does when no one’s watching
Tell us what matters to you. Is it a bracelet from your grandma? A special cultural tradition? A surprise dance performance? The more we know, the more intentional we can be with our storytelling.
This isn’t just a job for us. We care about your people, your energy, your moments.
5. The Best Photos Happen When You’re Just Being You
We promise, the best photos happen when you’re not overthinking it.
Forget about your angles. Forget about perfection.
Just laugh. Cry. Dance. Be in love.
We’ll gently guide you when we need to. But the most beautiful images we capture are the ones where you’re fully in the moment ,not worrying about how you look, but soaking in how you feel.
Trust the process. Trust the day. Trust yourself. You’ve got this.
Final Words
At the end of the day, our biggest wish is that you walk away from your wedding feeling the love, not just posing for it.
Your job is to experience it; our job is to freeze it in time. So breathe deep. Soak it in. Let us do the rest.
