How to Take Wedding Pics Like a Pro? Best Tips & Tricks! 📸

Weddings come in all styles and sizes but, if there’s one thing that’s common to almost all of them, it is the presence of a professional photographer. Not many people want to leave the capture of one of the most important days of their life to chance with an amateur. However, you can miss out on some unique candid moments by only relying on the photographer for your special day!

Of course, you don’t want to spend the day running around with a camera (girl, this time is for you and you only), but if you have a few guests skilled with an iPhone - cue cousin Debbie who keeps a near-perfect Instagram page - our advice is to make the most of it! Having a perfect mix of “pro” and “amateur” photos is the way to go if you don’t want any cute and unique moments of your wedding day to go unnoticed.

Because we know that it can be tricky to photograph these events, we’ve come up with a little guide full of tips & tricks to take the perfect amateur wedding pics! Now send this blog article to cousin Debbie and her like (or use it yourself if you’re hopping on the bridesmaids train) for some pre-wedding preparation!

Because Wedding Photographers Are Amazing but Your Candid Shots Could Be the Cherry on Top! 🍒

#1: Ditch The Zoom and Take a Few Steps Instead!

Your phone’s zoom definitely is your worst enemy - there is absolutely no way that your picture will ne as neat as it would be if you just moved closer! So, one of the rules that you need to abide by for perfect wedding pics is to use your feet and take a few steps to move nearer to your target, whether it is a cake or a dancing couple!

#2: Portrait Mode is Your Friend (Not Your BFF)

There is no denying that portrait mode has that romantic vibe we’re looking forward in a wedding photo album! That creamy blurry background is elite in our opinion. However, beware not to overuse it - if you’re not mindful you could end up with some cardboard cutouts-looking pictures!

#3: It’s not Glinda The Good Witch but Golden the Good Light!

Okay, natural light IS a game changer in the world of photography, and this is a universal truth. So, make the most of those minutes before dusk and after dawn for that dreamy golden effect - we promise you, these photos will be your favorites! And if you’re inside during the golden hour, try to capture subjects close to windows for that soft and flattering glow!

#4: Focus Like a Boss

This might seem like an obvious thing to say but nothing can ruin a pic faster than a focus done poorly! Your phone is smart (smartphone, get the pun?) but cannot read your mind so make sure to tap on your subject to avoid any unwanted photo drama on this wedding day!

#5: Shoot Between the Poses

Wedding photography requires the skills of a candid ninja - let me explain. Those in-between posed photos moments are where the magic happens! That little laugh, the stolen kiss, those dreamy eyes, they often get lost in the midst of pre-established poses, but thanks to you, they won’t!

#6: High and Lows Without Eye-Level Flaws

Shooting from the usual light can be quite boring if you ask me! To take some amazing pics, you can crouch a little and get low for dramatic shots or, on the contrary, hold your phone high for a flattering fancy-looking perspective. Trust us, experimenting with angles can be full of surprises (only good ones)!

#7: Rule of Thirds Baby!

We’re not gonna go in-depth with that one because you already know we love it! We’ve already described it at length in this article so head over if you want to bring the magic of the rule of thirds to your wedding photo game!

#8: Beauty Is in The Details!

Intimate details that go unnoticed and are easily overlooked by the more traditional photographs are the perfect way to wrap up the wedding story-telling! Unique elements such as the lace on the bride’s dress, the rings, or the groom’s funny patterned socks that he didn’t manage to hide, deserve their spot in the wedding photo album!

#9: Live Photos & Burst Mode - AKA: Your Best Tools

With live photos, you’ll be able to pick the best frame of a special moment! On the other side, burst mode will allow you to take some great action shots (because there’s so much bustling activity going on at during a wedding!) of the bridesmaids rushing to catch the bouquet or the dad taking the bride for a spin on the dance-floor, for example!

#10: Always be Miss Good Manners!

You don’t want to be that guest getting in the way of the hired photographer! Let them do their job and focus on capturing the little unnoticed moments for which the couple will be grateful!