Your wedding day is one of the most photographed and videographed events of your life. While you want to have beautiful photos and videos to cherish forever, the idea of being in front of the camera all day can feel daunting for many couples. The good news is, with some preparation and the right mindset, you can learn to feel at ease and confident when those cameras start clicking and rolling.
Hire Professionals You Vibe With
Feeling relaxed starts with your vendors. Hire a wedding photographer and videographer you connect with on a personal level. During consultations, pay attention to whether their personality and working style meshes well with you as a couple. You’ll be spending an intimate day with them, so having pros whose company you enjoy is key. Don’t be afraid to have open conversations about how to make you both comfortable.
Do an Engagement Session
An engagement photo/video session is the perfect practice run before the wedding. Use it to get used to being posed, directed, and captured on camera. Your photographers will teach you how to position yourselves in flattering ways. Plus, you’ll form a rapport so they feel like old friends when your big day arrives.
Keep It Private for Getting Ready
Those candid getting ready shots are some of the most treasured photos and video clips. But having an audience of friends and family can feel awkward. See if you can set aside private time just with your partner, photographers/videographers, and the folks directly helping you dress. Having quiet moments with just your vendors makes it easier to relax.
Request Guidance
A good photography and videography team will provide gentle posing cues throughout the day. But don’t hesitate to speak up and ask for direction too! Simple requests like “What should we do with our hands?” or “Where do you want us to look?” will help you feel more at ease. Communication is key.
Take Breaks
Smile fatigue is real! Having your face frozen in a grin for hours on end is tough. Build in breaks from posing, like during cocktail hour, so you can reset. Use that time to relax, have a drink, and recharge for more photographic moments later.
Interact With Each Other
When it’s time for couple’s portraits, one of the best tips is to simply interact together rather than forcing poses. Gaze into each other’s eyes, Share a private joke. Snuggle up. Move around and respond naturally to your partner. This adds authenticity and allows your genuine connection to shine through.
Embrace the Fun
At the end of the day, try not to put too much pressure on yourselves to be “models.” Your photographers and videographers want to capture you as your authentic selves – goofy, laughing, making silly faces. So let loose, be yourselves, and enjoy this incredible day you get to spend marrying your best friend.
With some pre-wedding prep, effective communication with your vendors, and a positive mindset, you can shine in front of the camera. Stay focused on savoring every wonderful second together, and you’ll get beautiful, heartfelt photos and videos that perfectly capture the joy of your wedding day.