Wedding inspo - 4 Photos You Need for Your Wedding

2022 was a big year for tying the knot. Following cancellations and postponements, there was a wedding boom, with 2.6 million weddings planned last year. That’s more nuptials than in any other year since 1984. People went all out when it came to the wedding of their dreams, whether it be intimate backyard ceremonies or grand cathedral celebrations. It’s easy to be caught in this excitement. If you’re getting married this year, you are probably putting just as much thought into your big day. As such, you need to think about how you want to capture memories from your wedding. With such special moments happening only once in your life, you want to have photographs that capture the atmosphere and love running high on that day. So if you’re looking for fun photo ideas you can look back on fondly, here are some you might like.

Action shots

Both the big moments, like the kiss or the vows, and the candid instances of laughter and tears are great for action shots. With weddings being such fast-paced and eventful celebrations, your photographer must be equipped with the right tools for different situations. Fortunately, there is a lot that can be achieved with a good mirrorless camera. These cameras are compact and silent, making them ideal for quick, intimate action shots. The latest models from Sony (Alpha a7R V), Canon (EOS R6 Mark II), and Fujifilm (X-T5) have incredible specs with in-body stabilization and are easy to carry around. They can also function well in various lighting and are easy to carry around. They can also function well in various lighting conditions and lets your photographer see the images before pressing the shutter via an optical viewfinder. This allows them to capture all the blink-and-you-miss-it action shots at your wedding. To get those photos for yourself, ask your photographer if it would be possible to use a mirrorless camera on the big day.

Dynamic close-up shots

One great way to capture relationships among your friends and family is with candid close-up group shots. Joke around, chat, laugh, and take photos from a close range. This can make for dynamic and heartwarming memories. Working with a photographer who uses a DSLR can help you achieve these looks because of the wider range of lenses they switch between. 70-200mm lenses, ranging from short and medium to telephoto focal lengths, provide a compressed perspective that highlights the subject. This makes them perfect for capturing emotion and detail — so if you prefer having candid photos in your wedding album, be sure to ask your photographer if they use a DSLR.

Wide shots

Alternatively, you can go for a wide shot that tells a broader story about your wedding. A photographer using a 12-24mm ultra-wide angle lens can capture your big day at a macro scale, providing a comprehensive look into how all the small details you planned tied in together. Wide shots taken from a perspective overhead or from the back of the aisle can elegantly capture everything that’s happening. Whether it be the ceremony or the reception, experimenting with different vantage points can be a fun way to capture a tableau of your wedding, so be sure to look up photographers with great wide shots in their portfolios.

Disposable film photos

Although digital cameras are handy, having photos taken on film can be great too. Film captures the once-in-a-lifetime spirit of weddings, giving off a classic and precious vibe. You can equip guests with disposable film cameras from brands like Fujifilm and Kodak and give them free rein to document your wedding. Not only does this allow them to be more involved during the day itself, but it also allows you to see your wedding through the eyes of someone special to you. It can even be a fun way to document the goings-on when you are busy elsewhere. Weddings can be a flurry of events, so you can easily get lost in everything you have to do. When you take fun shots like these, you can look back fondly on your nuptials and recognize how special those moments were.

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