It is truly a special feeling to have loved ones, good friends who have seen you grow as a person and seen you through life’s ups and downs. So the big day, and the bride would most definitely wish her bestie to be the Maid of Honour. The one face that can be the calming affects through the ceremony; brings smiles, and helps with being a confidante and aide. As a photographer, you would definitely wish to capture this special bond with the Bride and the Maid of Honour, and some other good photographing opportunities. Here are some tips, which could help you on the big day:
Photography Tips for the Maid of Honour:
1. Connect, and capture the story
It is important to understand, connect to the story of your clients. In this endeavor the Maid of Honour could help with research and with connecting dots in the story, which you are about the capture. She would also be the right individual who could help with identifying groups for the photo shoot. So it is important to listen, take notes, plan, connect to the story and capture the story as it unfolds on the big day.
2. Customary captures
Try and understand the rituals for the day so that you could plan the customary shots. You may wish to capture the Maid of Honour helping the Bride when she walks the aisle with her veil and her bridal bouquet, signing the marriage license, the customary dance with the best man and the maid of honour is also something to lookout for.
3. Natural poses and candid moments
The customary captures are necessary, but be on a lookout for candid moments with the bride and the maid of honour. You will find some perfect clicks whilst capturing their innate bonding. Emotions are bound to run high, so just keep your camera ready, try and capture the candid moments as they happen. The natural gestures could work as perfect poses, you could also make a few requests to bring out the best in your subjects.
4. Look out for the girls bonding
It is fun time when the bride, the bridesmaids and the maid of honour connect. You will find plenty such opportunities, coordinate with the maid of honour to help with regrouping, and try and capture the charming girls and the beautiful bride on her special day. Help with capturing some real special emotions, which will stay for a lifetime.
5. Have fun
Just keep an open mind and trust yourself, have fun and you will find that your subjects too will have a good time and you will get your perfect clicks for the story you are helping capture.