On your wedding day, not only will you be with your partner but also all the people you love and care about. This is why you’ll want to document the entire event, as you’ll cherish these memories for the rest of your life. It’s a given that you’ll need to take spectacular photos with your partner, but it’s important that you don’t forget your bridesmaids and bridal party as well. Remember that your bridesmaids represent the most important women/people in your life, so you’ll definitely want to do something special with them!
Getting a professional wedding photographer will go a long way when it comes to commemorating your wedding. However, no one says that things have to stop there. While having high-quality photos is important, you can take this even further by doing some research on some creative shots you like – which is why I assume you’re here now reading this blog! you can also check out places like pinterest or even past weddings at your chosen wedding venue for ideas.
Hopefully this short list of some wedding photo ideas to take with your Bridesmaids will help!
4 Wedding Photo Ideas to Take With Your Bridesmaids
A Selfie
Now, you’ve probably taken thousands of selfies with your best friends until many of them may feel rather forgettable. However, this selfie may be the most special of all the selfies you’ve ever taken. One day, you’ll look back at this photo quite fondly, as it’ll represent a special and unstaged moment that you shared with your bridesmaids on your big day.
Another fun photo idea would be a photo of you showing off the beautiful ring on your finger. This gives you a lot of room for quite a bit of wackiness, as the key here is to be as over-the-top as possible!
Engagement ring!
Walking Down the Aisle
On to something a little more serious: getting a photo before you walk down the aisle with your bridesmaids lined up next to you will make for a great photo. You can take this concept even further and have your wedding photographer take continuous shots as you walk past each of them as you make your way down the aisle. You’ll only have one shot at this, so be sure to hire the best photographer available. Luckily, we offer high-quality wedding photography that will capture every moment of your wedding as perfect as possible!
bridal party ready to go
While these photo ideas are important, it’s best to let the wedding photographer handle all the work. This is because they have years of experience and knowledge to capture top-quality images. Just remember to relax and live in the moment. The last thing you want to do is to stress over the photographs on your big day as ironically, that’s the exact thing that may cause your wedding photos to not come out as expected!
These wedding photo ideas to take with your bridesmaids that I’ve listed were all things that have come up as a bit of fun at various weddings I have covered – while you can request certain shots, it’s really best to keep things flowing as they usually would!
We here at Sven Studios are here to help you commemorate your wedding day. Our team of experienced photographers will capture the best and most beautiful photos during your big day. If you’re looking for wedding photographers in Adelaide, Darwin or Hobart be sure to get in touch with us today to learn more about our services!
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens was the setting for Annabelle and Tom’s beautiful wedding which they had travelled from WA for! Their Northern Palm Garden Wedding showcased the closeness of Annabelle and Tom’s family and friends while also having me livestream their ceremony to guests who could not attend due to the COVID pandemic.
Preparation
I began the day with Annabelle and her family being prepared at a house nearby. The atmosphere was laid back and fun filled with the ladies making sure everyone was having some fun with the preparations and dad helping me move their furniture around to get the best angles for shots 🙂
Wedding dress hanging in doorway
bridal party in pajamas
Blue engagement ring in flowers
Bride holding dog
Bride looking through shutters
Bride and bridemaids getting ready
Bride getting ready with bridesmaids
Bride between her veil
Bride in hallway
Northern Palm Garden Wedding Ceremony
Annabelle and Tom’s wedding ceremony took place at my favourite of the 9 Botanic Gardens wedding spots available under the large gum tree in what’s called the Northern Palm Garden, which is right by the northern friendship gates with in the northern section of the gardens.
I love this spot due to the huge gum tree that acts as a backdrop to the wedding ceremony where the light of the sun shines through to make for a very nice scene! Unfortunately the weather wasn’t overly sunny for for this Northern Palm Garden wedding ceremony which meant they had to have standby umbrellas for their guests during the ceremony – but thankfully it diddnt rain.
The ceremony itself was a lovely simple affair, full of smiles and family well wishes which was beautiful.
Excited groom
Bride arriving at Ceremony
bridesmaids approaching ceremony
Bride and parents approaching ceremony
Northern palm Garden Wedding ceremony
bride and groom under umbrellas
Northern palm Garden Wedding ceremony under tree
wedding ceremony under umbrella
smiling bride listening to celebrant
Smiling groom listening to vows
Closeup of exchanging wedding bands
First kiss under umbrella
Wedding exit
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Photoshoot
After the family photos which we took around the rear of where their Northen Palm Garden wedding ceremony took place we made the most of the wonderfully overcast day to take some glamour photos around the Botanic Gardens. We began at the bridge located behind the Northern Palm Garden, then head down the elm boulevard, avoiding the other weddings that were taking place on the same day, and ending up at Araucarla Avenue where one of the groom’s men – Nick was married and I shot his wedding!
It’s always fun to see couples that I had photographed in the past at other weddings!
Northern palm Garden Wedding party
Bridal party on the Northern palm garden bridge
Bridal couple on the Northern Palm Garden bridge
Northern Palm Garden wedding photo
bride and groom at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Bride and groom smiling at one another under tree
bride and groom under the foliage
Holding one another nearby the friendship gates
bride and groom sitting on tree roots
Bridal party in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Married couple in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding photo in the elms
Bride looking pretty with sunlight behind
Bride and groom nearby big tree
South Australian Museum Wedding Reception
Annabelle and Tom held their wedding reception in the grassy area in the old mounted police barracks behind the South Australian Museum. A large marquee was erected to keep everyone warm and out of any weather – which never eventuated. I always find it fun to show people who diddnt know it was there as I feel as though it’s one of the best kept secrets of Adelaide – despite it being completely public space!
The night was fun, with plenty of heartfelt speeches about Annabelle and Tom’s relationship and their life in WA. It was such a great night to be a part of and I’m super pleased I got to make use of the archway towards the wedding ceremony for a biut of a night shot before I left for the night as it turned out to be one of my favourite shots from the day.
White Wedding cake
Adelaide Museum wedding setup
bride and groom entering wedding reception at Adelaide Museum
First dance closeup
First dance at Adelaide Museum wedding
Dancing groomsmen
Bridesmaids listening
Bridal kiss through table guests
Marquee set up at Adelaide Museum wedding
Adelaide Museum wedding photo
Cutting the ake toegtehr in front of white curtain
Your wedding pictures are one of the most important things to think about when planning your big day. Although hiring a skilled and experienced wedding photographer is crucial, it is also essential that you know what you want for your pictures. Hiring the right photographer coupled with knowing the outcome you want will help set the stage for a successful wedding photoshoot.
No matter how many selfies they’ve taken, many couples have little experience with professional photography and don’t know exactly what type of photos they want. Fortunately, wedding photographers are here to help.Â
One classic that never goes wrong is Golden Hour photography. This style entails taking photos during the hour that comes immediately before the sun sets. The golden hue and softness of the sun’s rays these last moments of the day will produce radiant and striking images that can’t be beat.Â
Wedding Golden Hour Photography – How to Get It Right
Here’s what you should know about having wedding golden hour photography done right:
1 – Plan Ahead
It’s smart to check the weather forecast and make sure your location will be available before settling on a schedule for the shoot. Golden hour photography only gives you so much time, after all. You’ll get best results on a clear day when your location isn’t too populated. In case the weather forecasts are wrong (which they sometimes are), talk to your photographer about a backup plan, just in case.
The best golden hour photography are usually taken on a day with a bit of cloud on the day – so consider the weather on the day and guage whether or not it’d be worth heading to the spot you scouted earlier or use your back up ideas.
Ekhidna wines wedding vineyards
2 – Set Aside enough time for the Shoot—and Start Early!
One of the reasons golden hour photography is so tough to get right is that you’ll have a very narrow time frame to get the perfect pictures. The sun waits for no one!
No matter how busy you may be during the wedding planning process, it is important to set aside at least one to two hours for the wedding photo shoot—and that time should start well before golden hour. This ensures that your photographer can strategically plan poses, locations, and more to make the most of golden hour.
Planning ahead will ensure that you will have plenty of beautiful shots for your wedding album! Keep in mind that some of the most popular spots for wedding phtoography – like this list of wedding photo locations in Darwin can be busy – particularly for golden hour photography! So definitely plan a backup spot.
Darwin’s Pride rock
3 – Clear Your Mind and Carpe Diem
You will not be able to get good wedding photos if you let the stress of planning your wedding cloud your mind. On the day of your wedding shoot, make it a point to go into it with a clear and relaxed mind. This will help you get the best wedding photos and enjoy the process.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Sunset wedding
4 – Give Your Ideas to Your Photographer
Your photographer will often help direct you and your partner throughout the shoot, but you’ll have to do your part. After all, the photos will be yours to keep! If you have a particular style or pose you want to try, communicate all this to your photographer early on. They’ll then be able to plan based on your vision. A mood board can be helpful, too! Be sure to visit their portfolio well ahead of time and point out some photos you particularly enjoy so your photographer has a good idea of what you want to achieve.
This said, some ideas given to your photographer would be helpful, but try not to encroach too much on your photographer’s artistic freedom to to what they do best!
Semaphore Beach Sunset
5 – Enjoy It and have fun!
Keep in mind that your feelings will come through to your photos. Remember that this is your wedding day! This occasion is supposed to be one of the happiest and most momentous moments of your life. Enjoy every moment of the planning and ceremony itself, your wedding photoshoot included.
Your wedding photos are meant to immortalize your wedding. Making sure that you hire the services of a good wedding photographer will help you cherish the moments of your wedding and all the effort that went into planning it even if years or decades have passed.
Darwin wedding sunset
For all your wedding photography needs, contact Sven Studios! Our style allows you to capture your special moments as a reminder of your big day’s love story in the most natural way. Get a wedding photographer that can capture all the feelings and emotions of your big day by setting an appointment with us today!
Wedding photos are the best souvenirs on your wedding day. They capture the best and most heart-warming moments on your very special day, and you can look back on them for many years to come.Â
Of course, you want all of your wedding photos to be perfectly shot and composed so you would have good photos to show to your children and even grandchildren someday. That’s why you need to be meticulous and set high standards when choosing your photographer for professional wedding photography.
5 Easy Ways to Find An Excellent Photographer for Your Wedding
To help you sort things out, below are five easy ways you can hire an excellent photographer for your wedding.
Decide On Your Style
In the vast and varied industry of professional wedding photography, how would you choose the best one for you? The simple answer is to screen them. One of the most important considerations in choosing your photographer is when you have a distinct photography style in mind. From here, your choices would be trimmed down by many, as you only pick those photographers that mesh with the style that you prefer.
One thing that will help you decide on your style is to gather a collection of wedding photos from the internet by browsing photographer portfolios of weddings they had shot in the past. Choose the ones that appeal to you. Through this gallery of inspiring images, try to analyze the common things among those photos that made you like them.Â
Ministry of silly walks wedding photo
For instance, they can be a classic style of photography, a formal pose, or maybe a very elegant feel. Discuss with your partner which styles you will feel comfortable with on the day, something that suits your personalities and meets all your aesthetic preferences.
I personally get comments on my own photos where I like to bring the mentality behind my award winning landscape photography into my wedding photography thereby capturing not only the couple, but also the venue which they had spent hours agonising over beforehand!
You don’t even have to limit yourselves to just one style! Many photographers out there are flexible enough to use different techniques for a wedding shoot and creatively put them together in one album. Your wedding photos will be a collaborative effort between you and your photography team, so make sure to emphasize the exact aesthetic that you want to achieve!
Crozier Street Wedding Photo
Do Your Research on Potential Photographers
After deciding on a specific wedding photography style, you now have only a few photographers to choose from. Take a close look at each of them by browsing their social media pages and official websites. Look through their wedding albums to have an idea of how they capture moments, especially those that are really special to you.
Of course, the photos on full display are their best shots and poses. How about what their previous clients say about them? You should also consider reading customer reviews from reliable sources like ABIA to understand the kind of service they’ve given other couples and events. There may be red flags that you can spot on these reviews that will help you decide easily.Â
Based on these reviews, what do you think of them now? Are they responsive to queries? Do they deliver as promised? Do you like the way they interact with their clients? Knowing these things, you get a better picture of what services you can expect during your shoot.
Another important factor you should take into account are industry accreditations. Being a photographer does not simply mean someone who owns a camera – however, unfortunately a lot of people seems to think so! There are organisations which can help you find an excellent photographer for your wedding like the AIPP.
bridal aprty bathed in sunlight
Take a Close Look at Previous WorkÂ
As mentioned in the second tip, you are free to look at potential photographers’ galleries on their respective websites. However, you should not base your decision solely on their featured albums. What you should do is to ask these photographers for at least a full wedding from one of their previous clients. This will give you a clear picture of what kind of product they deliver. If you see the same quality of images as their online galleries, it means they are genuinely excellent photographers!
A smart idea is to ask your prospective photographers for photos similar to the wedding theme or venue you will have. For instance, you are having a garden wedding. Ask for a wedding album from a previous client that also had a garden themed event. This way, you know exactly what to expect to see for your after-the-wedding photos.
Aside from that, you should also look at each of their photos with a critical eye and be keen on details. Look at the couple’s photos. Does it portray intimacy between them? How about the lighting? Are they too flashy or dim? Take the time to look through the pictures of the couple’s guests, too. Do the photos portray festivity with the subjects projecting emotions—feeling happy, touched, sad, and joyful? These many factors will ensure you will make a thoroughly informed decision in the end.
Assess Their Personalities and See If They Match Yours
It is also essential to work with people you like. Having a good relationship with your photographer will help bring out the best in you during your many shoots. The feeling that you are comfortable posing in front of them and doing as the photographer says makes the job easier and produces better results.
You need to know if your photographer is someone you can comfortably work with. You can easily sense a certain rapport during your conversations. When you give suggestions, how do they respond? Does your photographer look excited and happy when you describe your vision of the photos? Do they insist on what they want or respect what you prefer? Are they always on time?
Look for a photographer with a good demeanour and excellent social graces, someone assertive and who gives instructions respectfully. The photography team should be the friendliest you’ve ever met as you will be smiling all day long during the shoot. Can you still smile when you feel annoyed or embarrassed by your photographer? Of course, you wouldn’t want to work with someone you don’t like.
Weigh Pros and Cons and Choose the Best Offer
This is the time when you put all considerations together and weigh each critical element—proximity, price, package inclusions, and value for money. For instance, you may be confused between choosing a photographer near your area for offering a good set of inclusions in the package and the one that provides the same but at a lower price. You also need to know if photography teams in different territories will ask for additional payments on top of their standard rate in the form of an out-of-town fee.
You may also get offers that go the extra mile by including special effects, additional coverage, or even discounted engagement shoots. Compare their rates and determine which one falls within your budget range. While investing in wedding photography is a good move, spending too much on it is not very practical. You’re better off spending your money on a honeymoon trip or furniture upgrades when you move into your house together.
Choose a package that will cover your wedding day, starting from your preparation up to the last minute of your reception program. Consider the number of good photographers in the team. Is there just one? Some offer two or more excellent photographers to cover your event. Of course, having two is the better option as you get two creative minds and twice the coverage.
Santorini Wedding
When you choose the best photography team, you are assured of quality wedding albums that capture the best moments of your wedding day and memorabilia that will last for ages. It’s essential to do your due diligence and find a team you can trust and work well with – so hopefully this short list of things to think about to find an excellent photographer for your wedding will help!
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It was a gloriously sunny day for Cristina and Thanasi’s Sunnybrae Estate wedding at the beginning of October!
This lovely couple shared the day with family and friends and their personalities shone like a shining diamond all day! From a George Costanza photoshoot, immaculate grass and dancing all night with plenty of drink – their day was a joy to be a part of!
Preparation
I started the day at Thanasi’s place of preparation after having set up their photobooth at the Sfera’s Function center ready to go for their reception. His entourage were all there too along with Thanasi’s parents and some friends.
Cristina was prepared similar to Thanasi alongside her bridal party, family and friends, also with a similar laid back attitude to the whole experience.
A part of the birdal party preparation was cracking open a champaigne bottle on Thanasi’s immaculately curated lawn which I hope diddnt harm it much! Certainly looked as though that lawn was a labour of love!
Engagement ring amongst flowers
Greeting guests arriving
bridal shoes set up together
Wedding dress haging from ceiling
Happy bride during preparation
Spraying champaigne
Wedding dress hanging on window frame
Bride gathering her wedding gown
Bride showing guests her dress
Bridal party during the final preparations on the bride
Bridal party final preparations on the bride
Grandmother putting on jewelery
Dad’s first look of bride
Bride looking pretty in front room of house
Sunnybrae Estate Wedding Ceremony
Being a photographer at a Sunnybrae Estate wedding is an experience I had not had for a very long time – it’s one of those wedding venues where it’s super popular for a number of different reasons – only to simply not book a wedding there for years and years – in my case it was around 7 years since I last shot a Sunnybrae Estate wedding, and the place had changed quite a bit since then! Funny thing is that I’ve now shot 2 here in the past few months!
The day was super sunny which made for Cristina and Thanasi’s choice of ceremony locations slightly unfortunate as they were forced to look back into the sun all ceremony, but at least their guests were in the shade thanks to the beautiful covering of trees available on the northern side of the ‘Marquee’ reception venue on the Sunnybrae estate grounds.
Their wedding ceremony was a short and simple one with Cristina and Thanasi sharing vows and their celebrant giving us all some amusing stories of their relationship up until this point.
Wedding sign at Sunnybrae Estate wedding
bride arriving in red car
Bride flanked by parents
Holding hands at Sunnybrae Estate wedding
Sunnybrae Estate wedding ceremony
Holding hands during Sunnybrae Estate wedding ceremony
Bride smiling at groom during wedding ceremony
getting rings from best man
Exchanging wedding rings at Sunnybrae estate wedding
First kiss at sunnybrae estate wedding
Holding hands during wedding ceremony
Drone group photo at Sunnybrae estate wedding
Glamour Photos
After having all Cristina and Thanasi’s guests move out to the open grassy area for a drone group photo, and then moving back out of the beating sun for smaller group shots – we then had a bit of a walk around the Sunnybrae grounds for some glamour photos making use of the sun shing through the lovely green foliage on display about the place.
We then head towards the city for a bit of a bite to eat at the fun APOPTECA bar – formally known as ‘the Apothecary’. The surrounds in here made for an interesting backdrop to some of their photos, while also using the famed black doorway of the nearby ‘Draling Building’.
In amongst the trees at Sunnybrae
Smiling at one another after wedding
Bridal party walking through Sunnybrae Estate
Bride and groom against tree in front of cars
Bridal party photo in front of cars
Groom lifting bride up
Bride looking back at camera
Bridal party photo in front of the Darling Building
bride and groom in front of the Darling Building
Darling Building photoshoot
Darling Building wedding photo
Bride and groom inside the bar
Snacks
APOTECA wedding photo
APOTECTA wedding photography
Bride anjoying a break at APOTECA
Holding hands at table
Sferas Function Center Wedding Reception
Cristina and Thanasi’s Wedding reception took place in the Sfera’s Marquee function room, which boasts a huge area for large weddings and is always immaculately decked out with flowing silks, white sheets and general wedding prettyness!
Short of a bit of a hiccup with my photobooth early in the night – which I thank Cristina and Thanasi immensely for their understanding and patience, their night was a blast to be a part of! Ending far too soon with everyone on the dance floor ready to continue on until the early hours of the morning if the venue let them! I very much enjoyed the break out of Shalalala AUFC towards the end!
Wedding cake in front of head table
Guest gift
Sferas Function Center Wedding Reception
bride and groom entrance to reception
Bride and groom celebrating next to wedding cake
Maid of honour speech
Speech of the Best man
Sferas wedding reception first dance
Bride and groom smiling for the camera
Dancing guests at Sferas
Group photo at Sferas wedding reception
Groom having fun on dance floor 2
Bouquet toss at Sferas wedding reception
Drinking shots from the ground
Fun loving chaps
Bride and groom under the chandeleir
Archway exit
Thanks go out to Cristina and Thanasi for having me as their wedding photographer at their Sunnybrae Estate wedding and I hope they enjoy their photos! 😀
 