WEDDING-BRIDAL PORTRAIT TIPS-Teeth Whitening? by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer Travis Bell

by Travis Bell
©2014

Brides...here's one you can check off the list.

I've seen bridal portrait tips that suggested that brides have teeth whitening done before their bridal portrait. Is this something you may want to to before the wedding? 

Perhaps. But unless you've been drinking a gallon of sweet tea a day, there's no reason to have teeth whitening done before your bridal portrait session.

Why? We include teeth whitening retouching at no charge for any prints that you receive as part of your bridal portrait package or order in addition to your package. 

So, don't sweat it when it comes to whiter teeth. If needed, we'll take care of it in retouching. 

For bridal portrait images, visit the portfolio on our website at: 

http://www.travisbellphotographers.com/

Wedding Tips-Find Some Sunlight-Brookgreen Gardens

Brides, if you're planning a rehearsal and/or wedding and you want great images, plan your wedding around having some sunlight during some or most of your event.

Look for places where the sun will set on the venue. Have your reception at a time when you'll have some sunlight in the beginning. If you have the option, look for churches that have lots of windows that let in light.

There's an old saying that "God's light is better than man's light."

It's true. Your images will be brighter, have more color saturation and look more natural.

I just came away from a wedding this past weekend with some of the best images ever and one of the reasons is because at the rehearsal, ceremony and reception, there was a lot of sunlight.

Just some food for thought if you're planning. Below is an example from a the wedding, which was at Brookgreen Gardens.

Wedding Tips - Is One Photographer Enough? The Choice is Yours

One?

Two?

Three?

How many photographers do you really need to document your wedding?

Brides ask this question all the time.

There’s a handful of reasons why one is plenty. And there’s another list of reasons why two is better than one.

It really comes down to what you like and what you may or may not need.

Below are some great examples of what a second and even third photographer can do as the couple exits the reception.

I have to admit that I get jealous sometimes of how the second and third shooters can take risks that I can't.

In the first image, I'm photographing the bride and groom as the get showered by guests.

As the lead photographer, I have to come away with a clean, direct image that shows the scene. I can't risk that the image is blurry.

In this image, the second photographer is capturing the same moment from another angle.

What makes this image unique is that the shooter has slowed the camera settings down, which makes the bird seed and even the bride blur a little.

A nice effect to show the energy and excitement she's feeling.

In the final image, the third photographer has zoomed in tight on the couple, using a similar technique that the second shooter used, slowing the camera down, which creates a soft effect on the couple.

Some brides may love these artistic images. Some may not. It just depends on your style.

A second or even third photographer can take risks that the lead photographer can't. If you enjoy these artistic, energetic images, then an additional photographer may be a good choice for your wedding day.