10 Tips For getting creative wedding photographs

wedding photo by David Crane

1. Get to know what the couple likes, and what makes them tick. (Lopez)
2. Gain complete trust from your client to allow you to create art from their most important day. (Cheung)
3. Set up a simple, pleasing pose, and then move around your subject using different lenses, settings, and angles for a variety of unique looks. (Prutch)
4. Think outside “wedding photography”… use ideas from other sources of media and art to inspire you. (Cheung)
5. Play, tease and encourage your couples, but be cognizant of their comfort level in front of the camera and any boundaries they may have. (Prutch)
6. Plan a 10-minute session during the reception, as couples are more relaxed and appreciate the time together away from the crowd. (Prutch)
7. Don’t be afraid to pose, talk or cajole to encourage an atmosphere where your clients can feel free to respond with honest emotion. (Cheung)
8. You don’t necessarily want to make them smile. You want to talk to them about things that make you either connect or disconnect. (Lopez)
9. Be passionate. You will breed excitement and your clients will be ever more wiling to participate in a fun and memorable shoot. (Cheung)
10. Have a blast doing it!