How to Get the Best Wedding Photos

How can brides and grooms get amazing wedding photos from their professional photographer and what they can do with the photos once they receive them.

Congratulations, you're engaged! Your wedding day is fast approaching, and as a photographer, I understand that nothing can replace that moment when you walk down the aisle, or the moment your groom says, “I do.” Choosing the right photographer that can capture your timeless moments should feel like choosing the right wedding ring, dress, or venue. I want to share with you some great insights on what to look for in a photographer and why personality, education, and style plays such a big role in getting the best wedding photos.

Q. Why does personality matter?

You want to make sure that you hire a photographer that’s enjoyable to work with and makes you feel comfortable. When the connection between the couple and the photographer is solid, the day is full of fun and the photos look effortless.

Q. Why does education matter?

Your photographer should have a solid portfolio of work experience. They should be able to adjust quickly in any event. If you have a dark venue, direct sunlight, or unexpected problems which frequently occur during a wedding, having an experienced photographer is crucial to ensuring great photos. As a couple, you already have enough to worry about. And knowing that your photographer knows what they’re doing should make you feel comfortable and reduce any unwanted stress on your big day.

Q. Why does style matter?

Documentary, artistic, and dramatic are some of the most common shooting styles. Knowing your photographer's style is a key component in having them create the best images for you. Whether you love light and airy or dark and edgy, you should choose a photographer that complements what you're looking for. You never want to hire a photographer who has a different style of shooting than what you like and risk those photos not being what you expected.

So, you took my advice and have chosen a photographer for your wedding day. What next?

Now it’s time to decide what to do with your amazing wedding photos. I understand that digital and social media rules the world, but your wedding day is the day that you and the love of your life become one. They deserve to be seen somewhere other than your Instagram and Facebook page. Having a wedding album and proper prints are the best way to enjoy all of your beautiful photos. Also, being able to have them on hand is a great way to show the story of your day and ensures you have copies just in case you lose or accidentally delete your digital copies. The best way to get these photos printed is through your professional photographer. They know where to go and how to properly go about printing them for the best quality. You spent a lot of time planning for this big day, so don't just settle with looking at it through a screen.

To sum it up, find someone that will treat your wedding day as if it’s just as important to them as it is to you. And understand the importance of printing those memories so you can cherish them for a lifetime.

About LaJoy Cox: LaJoy Cox is a traveling wedding and engagement photographer based in beautiful Atlanta, GA with her children. She has worked on the set of many reality TV shows capturing love stories and special events. She has worked with hundreds of brides world-wide to help tell their love stories and save their memories. For more information, please visit lajoyphotography.com.