HOW TO PREPARE FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
If you want the perfect photo shoot, then you need to start planning it in 2-3 weeks. So you can slowly think through the image, find a make-up artist and most importantly - choose the time that is most convenient for you in a suitable photo studio.
1. Image
Talk with your wedding photographer and / or stylist about your image. Tell your wedding photographer about the result you want to get. If you were inspired by some kind of photo shoot, film or an image, feel free to throw off examples to the photographer, this will help you create your own idea.
2. Wellness
On the eve of the photo shoot, have a good rest - physically and emotionally. It is very important to get enough sleep to look great. Do not drink plenty of water before shooting, especially if you are prone to swelling.
3. Makeup
I recommend using the services of professional makeup artists, as makeup for a photo shoot has its own characteristics. The main one is a thorough study of the skin. The skin tone for the photo shoot should be perfect. Although retouching photos can solve some of the problems with the skin, you need to remember that at least 40 minutes of the retoucher will be spent to fully process one photo. It is better to entrust the makeup to a professional and get much more successful frames in the end.
Remember that photo makeup is done for a photo shoot, not for life, so do not be alarmed by its richness. Ideally, makeup should look expressive, but natural enough.
As for manicure, the ideal option is well-groomed nails with a clear varnish. Indeed, during the photo shoot you can change several images and for some of them the color of the varnish may not work.
4. Posing
I prefer to give models the freedom of posing. But it will not be superfluous to copy pictures with your favorite poses from the Internet to the phone (or send to the photographer) before shooting.
Favorite music helps to relax on the set! In almost every studio you can connect your phone and move to your favorite tracks.
5. Time management
Always warn in advance if for some reason you cannot come to the photo shoot. If you are delayed, warn the photographer. Photography is a production process that usually affects not only you and wedding photographer, but also the makeup artist, assistant photographer.
6. Mood
Customers usually come to a photo shoot in high spirits, and that’s good. Try to leave negative emotions behind the doors of the studio and completely immerse yourself in the process. Feel free to ask your questions in the comments to the post or private messages.
Improvise - and you will definitely get unusual and high-quality photos.