Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Wedding Photos on Kauai
You want your Kauai beach wedding to be perfect so follow these top tips for getting the best wedding photos and making the process easy and fun!
Prepare Ahead of Time
The #1 tip to get the most out of your wedding photos is to decide what photo style you want and book your preferred wedding photographer 6-12 months in advance.
Another important tip to follow for being prepared on your big day is to have a list of “must have” photos and poses. Include names of everyone who will be in the pictures. Share this list with your photographer and a member of your bridal party who will be in charge of helping to gather each person when it’s their turn to smile.
How to Look Great in Your Photos
“Can you edit that out?” is a very common question for photographers. The answer is usually yes but it can take quite a bit of time and effort to do so. Follow these tips to look naturally beautiful in your photos, no photoshop required.
- Plan for a strong beach breeze when you decide on a wedding hairstyle. Styling it up off the face is usually your best bet for keeping windblown hair in check.
- Ask a relative or bridesmaid to continually check you for wardrobe adjustments, food in your teeth, smeared makeup, sweat, and other photo faux pas.
- Hold your bridal bouquet over your belly, not your chest.
- Putting the rings on slowly from underneath the finger allows your photographer to get a great shot of that special moment.
- Trust your photographer to help you pose in a way that is flattering for you. They have a lot of experience shooting every body type and will help you look your best.
Enjoy a Smooth Photoshoot
Plan plenty of time to allow for an unrushed photoshoot. When you and your family feel hurried and crunched for time, the stress will mount and it’ll show on your faces.
Make sure people have something to eat or drink before photos. Give them somewhere to sit, preferably in the shade, when it’s not their turn to be in front of the camera.
Let your photographer handle getting children to pose, look at the camera, and smile. Don’t get distracted or stressed when someone little doesn’t want to cooperate. Sometimes those end up being the best pictures!
Don’t worry about the weather. If it rains, it’ll be a short burst and will be over quickly. If it’s overcast, lighting is nice and even in the pictures. If it’s cloudy, there’s added interest in the shot. Your photographer knows how to work around and even enhance your photos with every type of weather scenario.
Finally, have fun! When you feel happy, all your guests will feel happy as well. This is your big day and you should celebrate with genuine smiles.
If you want to view Kauai wedding photo ideas, visit Timory McDonald Photography’s image gallery.