Candid Confessions Lead to Great Photos

Communicating with a bride and groom prior to taking their professional photos is important. First you'll obviously want to get to know them on a professional level and discover what they love, how they want their photos to be, their desired backdrop and lighting, etc. Depending on the couple you are speaking with, they might want to get to know you on a personal level. If you do strike up candid conversations you will get a glimpse into their personalities.

 Personalities Reveal Interests

A personality says a lot about a person whom you will be photographing. If a bride is sugary sweet she might want a cupcake in her hand or perhaps be surrounded by pink flowers. If a bride is more edgy she may want her photos near a wall of art or her favorite rock restaurant. Whatever the personalities of the couple may be, begin formulating a plan in your head.

Candid Conversations Reveal Photography Desires

As a plan is formulated, before the day has arrived for the official photographs, you may find yourself having a candid conversation with the bride. She may tell you that she's always dreamed of getting married in a castle, but she's just as satisfied with her current setting. Now you can possibly find a castle back drop that will help her dreams come true and bring a smile to her face.Or their may be a structure similar to a castle with the elements present.

Learn About a Couple's Love Story

As you peal away the layers of the bride and groom, you'll perhaps learn about their love story and what makes them tick. When you arrive to the site that you have recommended to them and that they adore for their official photos, you'll be able to capture their love in a wonderful way. They can keep their memories and be thankful that they encountered a photographer that has learned to get to the heart of the matter and capture their personalities and love for one another in a beautiful way.