Getting Ready Photos Guide
Some of the best candid photos of the day happen before you even put your dress on.
Getting-ready coverage captures the calm (or happily chaotic) moments before everything starts — and a little prep makes those photos noticeably better.
Clear away coffee cups, phone chargers, and takeout boxes — clutter shows up in every wide shot of the room.
Position hair and makeup near a window rather than under harsh overhead lighting for softer, more flattering photos.
Rings, invitation suite, shoes, and any heirloom jewelry ready in one spot so your photographer can shoot them first.
If a parent is seeing you in your dress for the first time, tell your photographer so they can be ready for the reaction.
Coverage should start with enough buffer before hair and makeup wraps, not right as you’re stepping into your dress.
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Every Celebrations24 photography booking includes a planning process to walk through your shot list and timeline, together.