Look Your Best In Front of the Camera

It's easy to look good on your wedding day. Think about it -- when was the last time you saw an ugly bride or groom? All that happiness makes brides radiant and grooms handsome, whether or not they look like Hollywood idols in real life. That doesn't mean, of course, that you can't employ some tricks to ensure that you shine in your wedding photos. Considering that those may be your only visual record of your special day, it's important to look your best!

Here are some tips we've collected over the years that have helped up help brides and grooms make the most of their day-of photo sessions:

• When it comes to doing your wedding 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 before the wedding.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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. 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 can take away from the picture and distract from the focal point -- which is the bride and groom.

• 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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