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Selecting And Framing Photos That Speak To The Heart

Whether it was yesterday, last year, or two decades ago, the memories of your wedding day—filled with emotions, laughter, and unforgettable moments—remain timeless. Naturally, you’d want to cherish these moments for a lifetime. 

A beautiful way to do this is by framing your wedding photos. But the question arises: how can you select and frame these moments in a manner that truly captures the essence of the day? 

This guide delves into the art of choosing the perfect shots and how to frame them, so they resonate deeply with the soul. Additionally, you’ll discover how experts in framed photo services can elevate this experience for you. 

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The Art Of Selecting Wedding Photos  

Every wedding album is brimming with hundreds of photos, but only a select few tug at the heartstrings. Here’s how to identify them: 

  • Candid Moments 

These unscripted shots, like your partner wiping away a tear or the spontaneous laughter of your bridesmaids, often hold the most emotion. 

Laughing bride and grom on bannister

  • Embracing Imperfections 

Sometimes, it’s the little imperfections—a windswept veil, a child’s curious touch, a cake mishap—that make a photo genuinely memorable and authentic. 

bride laughing in amongst purple flowers

  • Group Dynamics 

Photos that capture the interactions among guests, such as a group hug or a shared joke, showcase the collective joy of the occasion. 

bridal party being crazy

  • Symbolic Elements 

Look for photos that incorporate significant wedding symbols, like the exchange of rings, the lighting of a unity candle, or a close-up of hands intertwined, emphasizing the commitment and bond formed. 

Closeup of bouquet as kiss

Go for photos that tug the heartstrings. If you can’t point them out, don’t shy off from asking experts to help you. 

Technical Aspects Of Selecting Photos  

Beyond the emotional connection, certain technical elements can elevate a photo’s impact: 

  • Resolution And Clarity

A clear, high-resolution image will always stand out, especially when enlarged. This clarity ensures that even the smallest details, from the intricate patterns on the wedding dress to the emotions in the eyes, are captured in the photo. 

  • Lighting

Natural lighting can enhance a photo’s mood. Take the example of the golden hue during a sunset ceremony. The interplay of shadows and light can add depth, making moments feel even more ethereal. 

  • Composition 

Ensure the main subjects are centered and that there’s a balance between the foreground and background. Proper composition guides the viewer’s eye, ensuring that the focal points of the image are highlighted effectively. 

  • Perspective

Unique angles or viewpoints, such as an overhead shot of the couple’s first dance or a low angle capturing the grandeur of the venue, can add depth and intrigue. These perspectives offer a fresh take on familiar scenes, making them memorable. 

  • Color Balance 

Ensure that the colors in the photo are vibrant and true to life, avoiding any unnatural tints or shades. Well-balanced colors can evoke the right emotions, making the memories feel as fresh as the day they were captured. 

  • Depth Of Field 

A blurred background with a sharp focus on the couple or a significant element can create a beautiful bokeh effect, drawing attention to the photo’s main subject. This technique adds a professional touch, making the subjects stand out against a dreamy backdrop. 

Groom filming groom with super 8 video camera

Framing Photos: More Than Just A Border  

A frame does more than just encase a photo; it accentuates its beauty. Here’s how to choose the perfect frame for your wedding photos: 

  • Classic Wooden Frames 

These timeless pieces complement rustic or vintage-themed weddings. Their natural texture and warmth can evoke feelings of nostalgia and tradition when framing photos. 

  • Modern Metallic Frames 

Sleek and chic, they’re perfect for contemporary wedding themes. Their reflective surfaces and clean lines can add a touch of modern elegance to any space, making the photos pop. 

  • Digital Frames 

Rotate through your favorite shots to ensure every memory gets its moment to shine. With the added benefit of slideshows and customizable display settings, they offer a dynamic way to relive multiple memories from a single frame.

  • Handcrafted Frames 

Personalized frames, perhaps with your wedding date or a special quote, add a unique touch. Crafted with love and attention to detail, they not only showcase your photos but also the personal story behind them. 

When selecting a frame, consider the decor of the room where it’ll be displayed. A baroque frame might look out of place in a minimalist living room, just as a simple frame might be overshadowed in a room with ornate decorations. 

Moreover, the matting can enhance a photo’s appeal, creating a visual break between the photo and the frame.

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Tying It Up 

Your wedding day might last just a few hours, but the memories linger for a lifetime. By meticulously selecting and framing photos, you create lasting mementos that not only decorate your walls but also your heart.  

Every time you glance at that framed photo, you’ll be transported back to the joy, love, and bliss of that special day. So, invest the time and thought into this process.

 

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Frame your wedding photography, PLEASE!

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Frame your wedding photos, PLEASE!

I can never stress enough how important it is for everyone to print and frame your wedding photography! It’s so sad that in modern society we place so much importance on simply having the photos in a digital medium, to perhaps share on social media, or to occasionally flip though on your computer foir no good reason! The truth of the matter is that,  if you print and frame the photos from your wedding day, it simply looks so much better! This isn’t only because I want to sell more prints, but it’s very true – let me explain!

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Warning! Boring number stuff!

(skip the next paragraph if numbers and sciency stuff bore you)

The average dpi (dots per inch) or more accurately ppi (pixels per inch) of your average monitor on a computer is somewhere between 72 and 130. This means that a wedding photo displayed on your screen is made up of 72-130 ‘dot’s of little colours so close together they create an image.

The more ‘dots’ the better as this makes an image clearer – it’s the reason why 4k TV looks so much better than full HD TV, which looks so much better than standard definition TV as they cram more ‘dots’ into the same space. When printing your photos on paper with a high resolution printer, the print resolution is usually around 300 dpi – if not higher, which makes a quality print around 3 time better quality than what you view on your screen.

Just as a side note the ppi for a 40″ 4k TV is 110, and Full HD, 55 which is the reason why you can sit close to a computer monitor, but not your TV, and also my computer monitors tend to be more expensive than a similar sized TV.

Frame your wedding photography!

As a result of the recent ending of the SvenStudios people’s choice wedding photo of the year contest for 2017, our winner was Milena and Steven from their wedding at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens! The framed print above was produced as their prize. Their framed print was worth $419, and looks absolutely incredible printed on fine art paper and framed professionally. As a wedding photographer, this is so much better than just looking at it on a screen!

MilenaSteven
MilenaSteven

I feel as though people who do not print and frame their wedding photos are put off by it’s perceived cost – and also the idea that anyone is able to print off their photos at places like Officeworks for far cheaper. The fact of the matter is that those cheaper, wholesale places just don’t compare with the quality and feel a proper print has, and the framing options they offer just aren’t great.

It’s like buying a car, but being content with a 1986 Barina, when you could have an Audi A6. I mean, yes there is a price difference, and I mean the Barina does fit the bill, it’ll get me from A to B, but the Audi makes me feel awesome doing it. It depends on what that awesome feeling is worth to you!

Displaying photos from your special day also has huge health benefits to people who live at your home. These precious photos of your big day can transport you back to the time you felt the most joyuous and can overcome any momentary dark feelings you might feel in the moment whenevr you walk by those favourite memories hanging in your living room!

Having family photos prominently displayed in your home canalso be beneficial to the development of healthy levels of self-esteem in your children. It gives them the opportunity to acknowledge the fact that they belong and that they are valuable to the group.

Psychologists are of the opinion that images might communicate to the child’s brain the message that they are an essential part of a family unit. Even when they are in their teenage years, your child will benefit tremendously from the presence of these precious photos, which provide an excellent contribution to your child’s growth and development.