Just about the most looked forward to and most wonderful events in a woman’s life is her wedding. Nearly all women want to have lasting memories of this special day by having a bridal portraits. If you are considering getting one yourself, then read this article, as this could be the biggest decision for your wedding look on your wedding day.
A bridal portrait is a picture of the bride in her beautiful wedding dress. The photo session is done a few months or a few weeks on location before the big day. While not having to being rushed to get that perfect shot on that wedding day and it being a more enjoyable relaxed session. Why is it necessary.? Some brides-to-be include their bridal portrait at there reception now on canvas, and or for their wedding invitations, but always include it in there wedding albums. The pictures can be taken in different angles and styles that make you look wonderfully perfect in your wedding dress. Everything is essential: the dress, accessories, hairstyle, and make-up. They all add details to your portrait, so make sure you get everything ready.
I photograph so many of these that the most important interesting part of this article is that the bride may look totally different on her wedding day….! Why.? Once you have seen yourself in a photograph your able to see what is most important to you. Makeup.? Did you like it.? did the artist do the job correctly.? Hair.? How about the the hairstylist, most of the time I find that brides will either change the look or have another stylist on board. The dress.? was it altered correctly.? Well you will sure find that out on that day. How about your best sides.? I am sure that this can be taken care of. More importantly if all is perfect, it give you 1000% more confidence to show your glowing look on your wedding day. Most brides walkaway from this experience with a smile, and it is always such a treat to offer the client unforgettable images. I hope someday I will have the honor of capturing this for you…!
Hi Michel,
Hope this finds you doing well. I just wanted to give you some thoughts on my bridal portrait experience. I am so glad that I decided to do it. It was such an amazing experience and I was able to learn a lot about how my dress fit and hair and makeup would look as well for the big day. In the beginning I was a little hesitant about the bridal shoot because of the little extra expense and added travel time coming from Atlanta to Charleston for an additional weekend. In the end it was worth it. By doing the bridal shoot I had my hair and makeup done, not just for the portrait, but to see what the end result would be for the wedding day. In doing this I was able to change my mind if I needed or make any corrections beforehand. It was also nice to see how my dress would fit and feel for the wedding. But most importantly I was able to get some incredible shoots that would not have been possible to get had I not done the bridal shoot. It was so much fun to get so many pictures in different locations around the downtown area. The one I choose for my portrait was also displayed at the wedding, so everyone could see. Still to this day, I receive compliments on what an amazing portrait it is. It is so nice to have a nice, high quality portrait that will last for years and years to come. I would also encourage girls to do this portrait session because the day of the wedding, things will be so hectic that she won’t have time to do many solo shots.
As I said before, I was hesitant to do the shoot due to the expense and I’m not someone who really thought I would enjoy having a portrait of just myself:) I can’t tell you how happy I am I decided to do it. The portrait looks fantastic and it’s a constant reminder of our wonderful wedding experience!
All my best,
Amy Jone
I would like some suggestions regarding locations for bridal portraits. She prefers inside shots. Perhaps there are some churches or historic buildings that you have chosen in the past. Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Dr Randolph Carlson
Randy,
I would recommend the Custom House, Rainbow Row, has for churches most of them keep there door closed so you have to communicate with one.
Good Luck,
Michel