Chances are that you have been to a lot of weddings by now. And, you may have had fun at some of them, while you may have been quite disappointed with others. But then, there’s no doubt that you’ve taken the time to have a look at all the photos after the photographers do their magic, and after you get shared a link. The truth is, though, that most of those always feel kind of the same, and generic, and now that you’re probably planning your wedding day, you want to do something different and really stand out.
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Anyway, as mentioned, most of the photos you have looked at from other weddings feel kind of generic. There are your usual shots of the bride and the groom saying “I do”, of them cutting the cake, of the bride throwing the bouquet, and then, of course, there are also pics with all the guests. All of this sure is important, and you wouldn’t want to not have those types of pics. But, there’s no doubt that you’re wondering whether you could spice things up a bit, and create some more unique photos during your big day.
Well, who’s stopping you from doing that? To put things simply, you may be sure that you want to be unique and stand out, but you may not really know how to do it. More precisely, you need some ideas, and that is exactly what we are going to be talking about right now. In short, below we will share some wedding photo ideas that you could use to your advantage in order to create the most amazing memories and make that folder filled with wedding pictures feel less generic. So, let’s learn how to stand out.
The Magic of Getting Ready
This is not a new idea, so let me say that right away. Yet, it is, for one reason or another, often ignored and neglected. In short, your wedding day starts much before the ceremony and the reception, and you may as well want to take some photos of that as well, and capture the magic of getting ready. And, I really mean capture the magic of that, being spontaneous instead of staging the shots, because spontaneity is sure to always stand out and lead to creating some amazing memories that you will love looking at afterwards. Read more about some must have photos.
Themed Poses
Okay, it’s not all about being spontaneous. There is something in staging certain shots as well. But, you have to step out of the box and stage some shots that will be unique, personally meaningful to you, instead of taking those generic ones that every single couple and every single group of people will be taking. So, forget about raising a toast and laughing while someone is taking a selfie. Think themed poses – something that you and the people you’re taking the pic with share together, like a fandom, an inside joke, a hobby, or anything else – and incorporate those themed poses into the shots, as you’ll certainly cherish that afterwards.
Unique Group Photos
We’ve had enough of those generic group photos, haven’t we? Such as everyone standing next to the bride and the groom and smiling at the camera. Or everyone raising a glass and laughing, although nobody really told a joke of any kind. You want something new, something exciting, something that screams uniqueness and personality. So, think about some unique and creative group shots, form a shape of sorts, wear matching props, or simply let everyone be spontaneous and show their unique personality during the shot.
Creative Exit Photos
Everyone is taking creative entrance pics nowadays, and that is definitely a good thing, because it can capture some spontaneity. But, what about creative exit photos? It may be time for you to take it a step further and capture your guests as they are leaving, with a smile on their face, possibly tipsy after the reception, and generally happy. Looking at such pics afterwards is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Candid Moments Throughout the Day
Okay, here’s another thing you should do. It is normal for you to want to have a lot of great ideas for wedding photos, so that you can create beautiful memories, but you shouldn’t forget the candids either. After all, the most amazing memories are created spontaneously. So, let your photographers, as well as your guests for that matter, roam around and take candid pics for you to enjoy later.
Let Your Guests Share the Photos They Took
Speaking of your guests, they’ll surely be taking candid pics throughout the day. What you should do is allow them to easily share it with you. Find a platform that allows for this, create a QR code, share it, and let everyone upload their amazing shots, as that’s how you’ll gather the best pics of the best spontaneous moments.
