Day of the Bride

Wedding season is just around the corner and schedules are starting to get busy. Brides are trying on dresses, grooms are staying out of the brides way, and plans are getting more and more stressful!

Weddings are one of the best lifestyle photographic experiences. People have planned for a long time to put on a beautiful event that will be remembered throughout their lives. Every detail is in order and every guest is checked. And right up until the big day it can be a logistical nightmare - and often hard on the couple.


But that day - the big day - something happens. Things turn magical. And at that moment, a photographer is graced with one of the greatest honors - they are allowed to join the family in one of the most special moments of their lives.

One of my favorite aspects of wedding photography is the preparation period. As the bride gets ready for her big day, the energy is magnetic. Even in today's society where people often live together before matrimony, there is still an unmistakable vibrancy that burbles to life as the makeup and gowns go on.


As a male photographer, one of the keys to catching this moment is to be as personable and non-intrusive as possible. This period is where excellent photojournalism comes into play. The bride and her court are too busy to worry about set up shots, and you certainly don't want to be the most memorable part of their morning... so - it's always a great idea to try and become a fly on the wall - even when you're in a cramped space like a hotel room. If you are able to do this, you will find the real emotion of the day burbles to life and those great portraits find their way onto your memory card.