5 Must Have Getting Ready Photos for Every Bride

My 5 Must-Have Getting Ready Photos for Every Bride. Ladies we’ve dreamt of this day since we were little! These are the important shots you are going to want your photographer to capture regardless if you are having a big old wedding, paired down micro wedding, or elopement in Charleston.

Getting Ready Photos Every Bride Needs

1). Getting that final touch-up of makeup or lip gloss. I recommend having your photographer arrive when you are almost done with makeup, that way whatever photos she takes you will be looking glam already. If makeup is running behind, your photographer can always photograph all of the pretty little bridal details you have spent months purchasing for your big day.

2). Robe photos with your bride squad! You know the photos- you and all of your bridesmaids in matching floral robes. Even better if you have a bottle of champagne to open to celebrate your becoming a wifey today!

3). Putting on jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets is a must-have shot for any bride. Bonus points if your mom or a mother figure helps. I love photos of mothers of the brides zipping up wedding dresses! It’s a great way to make them feel special before your photographer moves on to bridal party photos.

4). Putting on the finishing touches such as bridesmaids fluffing out the layers of the bride’s dress or helping attach the veil. Those last-minute wardrobe tweaks look fantastic and turned into timeless black-and-white images too!

5). The first look by a bride of herself in the mirror once she is completely ready. I adore seeing the glowing look on a bride’s face during this moment! She gets to see all of her planning for her wedding day look come together. There is nothing more inspiring than a bride anticipating marrying the partner of her dreams!