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When it comes to doing your
make-up, don’t fall victim to the saying “more is better”. Use
the same shades of make-up that you normally wear and don’t make any
radical changes to your looks. Remember, you want to ENHANCE your looks with make-up
…not cover them up!
Consider using a professional make-up
artist. They are trained to understand camera lighting and angles,
and how to accentuate your BEST features and minimize others. HOWEVER,
always do a “test run” before the wedding day!
Do a TEST RUN with hair and
make-up just the way you are going to wear it on your wedding day. Have
someone take several pictures from different angles and with different
facial expressions. Then, look at the pictures. Do you like what
you see? Too much make-up or not enough? How about the hair style? Too much
height or not enough? If something doesn’t look right start again and
do another test run until everything looks just right.
It is important to actually TAKE pictures of yourself because it can give
you a different perspective rather than just looking in the mirror.
Make sure that you bring along
a small make-up bag to “FRESHEN UP” during the day. All you need is
some translucent or pressed powder to absorb any shine and some lipstick. If
you’re outside taking pictures, bring along some blotting paper which
works great to absorb moisture without rubbing off your make-up.
When discussing the type of
pictures to take with your photographer, keep in mind that full length
photographs capture all the beauty and magnificence of the wedding dress,
wedding attire and beautiful scenery or backdrops. Close-up or half
length (above the waist) photographs better capture facial expressions and
reveal more emotions. So, it’s a good idea to get a mix of both
types of shots.
Particularly if you are taking
pictures before the ceremony, remember to RELAX in front of the camera. If
you’re feeling nervous or anxious, this can show in the camera by your
facial expression, your posture and smile.
On your wedding day, you're
going to be in front of the camera and you're going to be smiling! Take a
break every so often and change your expression and move/exercise the
muscles around your mouth. If you don't, your facial expressions in your
photographs may look "strained".
When taking your wedding
portraits, sometimes it’s better to choose a "SIMPLE"
background (with nice, soft lighting) rather than an elaborate one. A
"busy looking" backdrop or sometimes a floral garden landscape can
take away from the picture and distract from the focal point - which is the
bride and groom. The location you select should also have plenty of open
shade. Bright sunny areas will cause you and your family to squint!
When your photographer is
taking candid pictures during the reception, DON’T look at the camera! The
beauty of a candid shot is capturing the magic and emotion of a particular
moment when people in the photograph are interacting with each other.
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