Flower photography offers therapeutic and healing benefits. Being in nature calms our over-stressed brains and puts us in a more joyful and reflective state.
It’s been a busy wedding season, and I have seen my share of beautiful bouquets this year. But I have also seen far too many bouquets that were too heavy and too hard to hold. From a photography perspective, it ends up being a waste because the bride doesn’t want to have to lift a 10-pound floral dumbbell in every photo. This has got to change.
So, in today’s blog post, I share my list of wedding bouquet photo tips to help you get the most beautiful – and manageable – bouquet for your wedding and some flower photography tips.
Wedding Bouquet Photo Tips – First Things to Consider
Here are some tips to consider when you are taking wedding photos:
- Make sure you carry a smaller bouquet. Because when you first enter a room, you want people to see you—not your bouquet.
- Make sure your outfit and the color of your bouquet go with each other. This is especially a concern if you are choosing white flowers and wearing a white dress. A bride wearing an ivory dress shouldn’t carry a bouquet of winter white flowers since the bouquet’s chilly tones contrast with the outfit’s warmth. Similarly, certain colors – pale gold, champagne, or rose – will need certain complementary colors. So, when you meet with your florist, make sure you bring a swatch of your dress to help plan your exact bouquet color combination.
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- Buying seasonal flowers will reduce your costs. In-season flowers are less expensive to purchase since they are easier to find. On the other hand, if you choose flowers only available in June and your wedding is in November then you risk a floral emergency. Choose what is in bloom when your wedding is happening to save yourself some grief and your wallet.
- No bride wants to be dropping petals down the aisle. So, the flowers should be artfully and securely bound together.
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Bouquet Posing Tips
Watch how you hold your bouquet. Make sure your bouquet is placed well around your waist, not your face.
Go for natural movements. Move naturally and in a comfortable way with it. You don’t have to hold it in a right-angled way like you just picked fresh flowers from a meadow, not like a robot holding flowers.
Adjusting Lights For Flower Photography
Use Natural Light. For flower photography, consider natural light. You must have heard about the golden hour. It’s the time of sunrise and sunset when you have warm light naturally. It makes the flowers look amazing.
Don’t Capture Harsh Shadows. In the middle of the day, the sun creates harsh shadows, and these shadows don’t look good in photos. Consider spreading a white sheet that will make the light softer and the photos don’t look too bright.
Use Ring Lights Or Fairy Lights
When you don’t have access to natural light. Try using ring lights or fairy lights. They smoothly enhance the look of the photos.
Focus On The Details
Capture the close-ups. This lets you capture the details, like texture and lines.
Lessen the distractions by blurring the background. This technique of blurring the background and attracting all the attention to your subject is called bokeh.
Final Thoughts
Flower photography can be challenging. It requires much patience to take a clear and detailed shot. Use reflectors, sheets, and lights to capture a picture-perfect moment. You can also spray water to give it a refreshing look. Water droplets capture light and create more stunning effects.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, do take professional suggestions or invest in yourself to learn more techniques.
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