5 Elements That Influence Your Wedding Photos:
There are so many elements that may impact a wedding gallery. While there many more not listed below, in my 10+ years of shooting weddings, these are the common elements that I’ve seen influence wedding photos.
1. Photographer
Every photographer has their own signature approach to shooting and editing a wedding gallery. Find a photographer whose work you love and whose personality fits what you’re looking for!
Easier said than done right? Here are a few quick tips for narrowing down the search for a wedding photographer.
- Ask your friends if they loved their photographer and the experience they provided. More often than not, a personal referral will be super helpful.
- Narrow down the style of photography you’re looking for. Is their editing style brighter, true to life, or moody? Editing is a spectrum and choosing a photographer whose style and approach you love is important.
- I recommend interviewing at least 2 photographers by phone or FaceTime before choosing a photographer. Ask to see two full wedding galleries to ensure their approach aligns with you.
2. Location
Your wedding venue will be in the majority of your photos. Pay attention to the colors and textures you see. A botanical garden, desert location, and warehouse venue will each have a unique aesthetic that will affect your photos.
3. Wedding Colors
The color of your venue, flowers, linens, suits, and dresses will all affect the overall tone of your photos. Envision your wedding colors and photographer’s editing style together for a magical combo!
4. Energy
The attitude of your wedding party, family, and guests can bring a whole new energy into your photos. If the wedding is intimate and relaxed, that will be felt in your photos. If everyone has high energy and it’s a party all day, that’ll come through in your photos too!
5. Weather
Weather can affect the way your wedding photos turn out. A bright and sunny day will edit differently compared to cloudy day. Stay open to what comes and be present no matter what weather your wedding day brings. Trust your vendors – they got you!
Additional wedding advice linked below:
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
Where to Buy a Wedding Dress in Phoenix
What to Wear for Engagement Photos
If you’re curious what a wedding venue looks like with different editing styles, I recommend looking at that venue’s Instagram, specifically their tagged photos. Here’s the Paseo’s for example: tagged feed on Instagram. It’s so interesting to see how various photographers envision, photograph, and edit the same venue!