First of all, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! As you prepare for this special day, a well-prepared couple can make all the difference in the photos. Here’s a comprehensive guide from our years of wedding experience to help you get ready for your wedding photoshoot.
Weeks Before the Photoshoot:
- Makeup Prep: Consider doing a trial makeup run to ensure the style matches your outfit.
- Lighting Preparation: Check the lighting conditions at the shoot location and prepare reflectors if needed.
- Shooting Schedule: Confirm the shooting order and everyone’s roles to ensure everyone is on the same page.
- Dietary Considerations: Avoid salty foods to reduce water retention.
On the Day of the Photoshoot
- Wake Up Early for Styling: Allow plenty of time to avoid rushing.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink water to keep your skin hydrated, but avoid excessive amounts.
- Portable Items: Bring some basic touch-up makeup tools for quick adjustments.
- Relaxation Techniques: Do some deep breathing or light stretching to ease any tension before the shoot.
Bride’s Checklist
- Wear your adhesive bra and nude-colored underwear.
- If needed, bring a pair of nude-colored shaping leggings.
- Natural-colored contact lenses (optional).
- Prepare comfortable shoes/platform shoes
- Generally, you won’t wear high heels or wedges the entire time; switch to high heels only when it’s showing.
- Remember to eat something before heading out
- Pack some snacks such as energy bars, but avoid chocolate to prevent getting it on your teeth.
- Hang your outfit on a hanger in the backseat of the car, keep it nice and wrinkle free!
- If you have many belongings to carry, consider using a suitcase to keep everything organized during the photoshoot.
- If you don’t have a makeup artist, prepare a touch up kit in case your lip color or face powder smudges during the photoshoot.
- Consult with your makeup artist for touch up kits!
Groom’s Checklist 🤵♂️
- Wash and dry your hair in the morning to keep it fresh and non-greasy.
- Keep your teeth clean.
- Shave your beard (especially the areas around the cheeks that can be easily overlooked; you can ask the bride to help check).
- Wear black dress socks.
- Prepare a reversible belt (black/khaki).
- Get your bow tie and pocket square ready.
- Prepare height-increasing insoles (optional).
- If you’re used to wearing glasses, consider bringing a pair of non-lensed frames (to prevent lens glare in photos) or plan to take your glasses off temporarily.
- If your face tends to get oily, bring a pack of oil blotting sheets or powder.
- Remove any noticeable objects from your ears (the visible areas in the photos).
We wish you a smooth photoshoot! I can’t wait to see the beautiful results. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
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