8/21/2011

Marriage and Engagement Shoot Suggestions

By Brad Dykstra


When it comes to having a wedding or engagement portrait photographs taken, it is commonly important to couples to have their character show through as much as possible. One of the finest strategies to do this is by utilizing props.

There are an increasing number of photographers encouraging brides to use any many fun props as practicable to enhance their wedding photography. It can really add something special to a wedding album to have a mixture of conventional photos, candid shots and strange portraits featuring props. But sometimes being asked to bring a prop can strike fear into the brides heart. They fret about what makes an excellent prop and what is taking things a step to far. The best thing to do in that particular situation is to offer a listing of recommendations and encourage her to bring a few options to increase the possibility of a few of them being suitable.

Any item which has particular sentimental worth can make an excellent prop, especially if the item belongs to a loved one who cannot be with the couple on the day. Props associated with shared hobbies, likes, dislikes and individual personalities can also make superb props. Something that appears totally out of place at the wedding can also create a terribly dramatic image.

It can also be a great idea to incorporate props which reflect the them and kind of the wedding day. One of the hottest trends today is a vintage theme. The vintage theme really adapts well to choosing appropriate props. Some suggested items to consider include: masquerade masks, antique furniture, old bikes, antique mirrors, fans and parasols.

One idea that's also growing in popularity at weddings as a type of entertainment is to line up a 'photo booth'. This can simply be done by providing a second paparazzo equipped with a background and a selection of fun and flaky props "think hats, feather boas, toy guns or rugs. This is a great way to entertain guests while the couple are having their formal photos shot.




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