5 Things you Can Do to Help your Photographer Get Great Detail Shots

The topic of this post is how to get the best wedding detail photos.

If you've ever read a wedding magazine, visited a bridal blog, or even checked out your favorite wedding photographers portfolio, some of the most gorgeous photos, are the up-close detail shots. These images can be mesmerizing juicy bits of wedding day goodness, inspiring the viewer to wonder how did they capture that?

Maybe you're a bride-to-be planning your upcoming day, and you want a little of that detail shop Delight but you're wondering what to tell your photographer to get that. Or, maybe you're a wedding photographer looking to up your game in the detail shot. Regardless of which bucket you fall into, know that you can get some amazing detail shots for your own wedding day, and I'd love to give you a little insight as to how. Here's a guide on how to get the best wedding detail shots for your wedding.

The first thing you should know about detail shots is that, in many cases, it's a form of macro photography. You are bringing the focus on something that is Tiny kicking it into something bigger, that the viewer can wrap their arms and their eyes around. Detail shots are always photographs of something that eyes might have went right on by, someone not intentionally stopped you, making you pause view in detail a wonderful site.

To bring the focus an object, you want to carefully consider what surrounds that image, your framing, your composition. But this isn't meant to be a technical article, or even one that goes into the art of it the real point of the article is just that it is an art, taking detail shots, it's whining that your photographer should be call equipped with. Photographer to be a master of a good detail shot, effortlessly putting together is quickly of your wedding gown, your engagement ring, your wedding bands your heels on your wedding day, any beautiful accessories you might be wearing in your hair, your Tiara, and more. Even if it feels like it's something run-of-the-mill, a great photographer will understand and neatly how to draw a tension to the seemingly normal things, them to look absolutely beautiful and radiant on you.

This is an area of specialty for me, and I hope that the photographer use select as an area of strength for them as well.

So, what are some things you can do to ensure that you get the very best detail shots possible on your wedding day? What kinds of action steps can clients proactively do to make sure they get the best results? Well, I have a few suggestions:

1. Review what’s out there and think.

Take some time to really think weeks ahead of your wedding about the types of images you will want, and 2 review bridal blogs, magazines, and stunning photography websites. You might be surprised at how some of the imagery could blow your mind in terms of the everyday item made to look stunning. Anything can be a detail shot!

2. Take stock of what you own.

After you had a chance to kind of see what type of photographys out there, and how beautiful everyday things can be, take stock of any precious items that you have in your possession, will be coming to you big Wedding Day. Is perhaps, your grandmother, mother, great aunt gifting you o-ring necklace pair of shoes, etc for your? If you have any items of sentimental, forensic, heirloom oh, these types of items make unmeasurably great candidates for amazing detail shots these are the creme de La Creme oh detail photos. Unmatchable in priceless Ness for the people owners of these items, as well as the people they will eventually be handed down to!

3. Share a list with your photographer in advance.

Now’s the time to Involve your photographer, in advance. let your photographer know that you have these items, their value to you, and that you'll want them photographed. There is likely not really a need for you to dictate exactly how they are photocraft, but if you want to give a pointer or two, or a helpful suggestion about where they might photograph best, that is always very appreciated by photographers. Photographers overall are interested in making sure that clients are happy, so when you give guidance prior to the day of a shoot that's highly appreciated. The more detail you can give a photographer about how you're looking to have your details captured prior to the big day, the more likely it is they'll be receptive to suggestions, and successfully photograph the details you'd like.

4. On the actual day, separate your special items and clear a space for them.

On your actual wedding day, make sure you clear a space for various items you want photographed. You want to make sure that rooms are free of clutter and distractions, that pores are clean, free of debris, dirt, dust, Etc. You want to open blinds where possible,, to allow light to stream in. Sometimes, turning on lights works wonders for helping to photograph these key details. These are just a few suggestions, but don't stop there, think about ways that you would like your item to be photographed, and clear the way for that to happen. Make sure to present your photographer with open space, as then they can fill in the details and allow your item to take Center Stage. Detail shots are best when the main focus of the photo, often times the only thing in it, is your item. Think about your wedding shoes, for example. How might a photograph best? They'll look best zoomed in, with just the detailing on the back with the heels? These are the types of things you want to think about you're planning for your wedding, and you know you want some beautiful detail shots.

5. Let your photographer work his or her magic.

So the big day has come! You're at your wedding day, and you've done plenty of planning, preparation, and other weeks before type of items. But now you're here, and it's time to enjoy your big day! ThanksTo looping in your photographer well before the day, they have a great idea of the key items you want photographed, some helpful suggestions on how you think they made photograph best, and free reign to use light, angles, composition, and their eyes to make your items beautifully. They have your trust, hopefully! If they don't, they should. You've done everything you can to help them in capturing your beautiful in an amazing way, and you honestly have nothing to worry about. So sit back, and enjoy your wedding day, and everything that comes with it.

I'm sure that if you follow the guidelines above you walk away from your wedding day experience with some breathtaking imagery of precious items either given to you, or that you purchase yourself for your big day. Every bride deserves to have beautiful detail shots, I've given some helpful tips on how you can get them.

Thanks for reading. Feel free to share any thoughts or comments below did I miss anything? What are your favorite images of detail shots that you have seen?