How to Capture Candid Wedding Photos That Are True to YOU
If you’re not a fan of overly posed wedding photos and would love to know the secret of capturing those candid wedding photos that feel true to you – we’ve got you covered!
In this blog, you’ll learn how to snag those genuinely joyful smiles, loving glances, and impromptu dance moves! Let’s dive in, shall we?
Get Comfortable
It’s important to feel comfortable! How can you expect to capture real, genuine moments if you feel stiff and awkward? As a wedding photographer, I use many fun prompts to encourage candid moments to unfold naturally, for example, whispering a personal/sexy joke in your lover’s ear. Goofing around is a great way to get those natural laughs out of you and capture playful, candid wedding photos.
Choosing a Location
Another important aspect of capturing candid wedding photos is choosing the right venue. Why? Because if you love the venue and its surroundings, capturing pictures that feel true to you will be so much easier!
Be Present
Capturing your wedding portraits is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your partner during the whirlwind that is your wedding day. So, forget about the camera for a sec! Enjoy each other’s company, soak in all the love, and just be present in your beautiful surroundings.
Move it, Move it.
Static poses will definitely feel exactly like that… static! I always encourage my couples to dance, run, play, whatever feels right! That way, we get to capture beautiful candid wedding photos and sweet, playful moments between you both!
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff!
Your hair got a bit messy? Great! Your dress caught some dirt while hiking up the trail? Perfect! It’s all about embracing the little imperfections that make the day uniquely yours. All these little imperfections will really make your wedding photos feel true to you and remind you of all the fun you had on your wedding day!
Trust Your Photographer
This is the biggest tip! Get a wedding photographer you trust, and your photos will be AMAZING! I see this time and time again with all the sweet, adventurous couples I get to work with.
As your Montana wedding photography and videography team, we’re there to make you feel comfortable and help you express yourselves! Don’t be afraid to share your vision with us and we’ll find a way to make it happen!
Have a Blast!
Lastly, and most importantly, have FUN! This is your day, adventure, and love story to tell. So let loose, be silly, laugh a lot, and let those genuine, joyful moments unfold.
Tami Renae Photo & Films| Montana Wedding Photographer + Videographer
Taking candid, true-to-you wedding photos is all about embracing the moment, the location, and each other. Ready to capture your unforgettable moments amidst Montana’s scenic backdrops?
We are Tami and Matt, two adventurous souls who love nothing more than to run through a wild meadow, photographing true love at play. Seriously, it barely feels like work!
If you read this blog and want an off-the-beaten-path elopement to get fired up for a life of laughter and love together, we’re the perfect elopement photography and videography duo for you. Get in touch today!