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Many couples choose to get married in the summer because of the warmer weather and longer hours of sunlight. Summer weddings are also a treat for many wedding photographers. Pastel color schemes and bright sunshine make for an ideal backdrop for airy and light wedding photography as well. While photographing summer weddings has its advantages, it can also be difficult due to the high temperatures and excess light. However, you don’t need to worry since this article will give you the right tips for creating the perfect summer wedding memories.
Choose the Right Outfit
When picking out your wedding photographer’s attire for the season, take the temperature of the area in mind. On a hot, sunny day, it can be even more difficult to move around while carrying your equipment. As long as it doesn’t break any dress requirements and goes with your clothing, don’t forget to put on sunscreen and wear your hat. Because the day is going to be lengthy, make sure you have enough water and wet wipes, face blotters, and towels on hand. It’s also possible to bring along a pleasant face mist! You could take frequent shady breaks to refuel yourself if the schedule allows.
When working directly in the sun, you may find that you perspire more and tire more rapidly. You must follow the dress code established by your wedding party. Nonetheless, if that isn’t the case, we’d advise you to go with something breathable. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is if you’re attending a summer wedding; you still need to look polished and professional, even if your attire is a little loose. If you’re used to wearing all black, you might want to rethink that for a summer wedding. Instead, you might go with a pastel shade of hue.
Find Your Way To Some Shade
Photographing a group or a couple around midday may need moving to shadier locations. Not only will you be able to avoid the noon light, but your models will be able to do better poses because they won’t be directly exposed to it. To soften the look of your wedding photos, use it as a natural diffuser to remove any harsh shadows. If you’re near a building, you may try to find a spot with some shade for your models. It’s possible to shield yourself from the sun with an umbrella in some situations. On a bright, sunny day, you run the risk of overexposing sections of or all of your photos. Avoid overexposed photos by keeping an eye on your camera’s settings at all times.
Make Sure You Plan Accordingly
Even if weddings don’t always go according to plan, it’s a good idea to put together a timeline in advance. Discuss this timeline with your partner and confirm it before the wedding day. If possible, do this. To ensure that everyone gets photographed and that you have all the photos you want, a well-planned timetable is essential. The sun’s harmful rays can also be minimized by using this method. You have greater control over the shoot if you have a pre-planned timeline. It’s best for everyone if you don’t spend as much time in the sun as possible. If you intend to shoot your wedding photographs outside, a wedding photography timetable is essential. As the day progresses, the temperature will rise and the lighting will become harsher, so while creating your shot list and timeline, be sure to separate your photos by the time of day.
Try to Catch the Golden Hour
If you can, attempt to get a romantic shot of the happy couple during the golden hours of the wedding day. You may use the golden hour to make up for the time you missed when the sun is too harsh for your couples to pose and for you to take beautiful photos!
During sunset, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to snatch up your lovebirds and capture a romantic moment away from the crowd. It’s also a great time of year to play around with different lighting techniques and even silhouettes if the light lasts a bit longer. Keep this summer wedding photography tip in mind: Make a note of the sunset time on the wedding day. Make sure to arrive at the location where the sun will drop at least one hour ahead of time on your wedding day.
Summer Is All About the Mood, Try Getting It Right
Shooting a summer wedding might be difficult in certain respects, but it also offers a lot of opportunities to acquire amazing pictures of the wedding location and the surrounding regions. In addition to stunning settings, many summer weddings have elaborate and eye-catching décor, which makes for stunning portraits. So make sure to leave some room on your shot list for these! Look for any features that represent the season of summer in the attire of the bride and/or bridesmaids.
During the summer, peonies, hydrangeas, and dahlias are in full bloom, so be sure to capture them in close-up. Summer weddings necessitate close-up shots of details like cool specialty beverages. Additional features, such as hand fans given out to alleviate the heat, can also be photographed if they are available. Summer coolers and icy beverages are available? They might also be used in your visual tale.
All in all, there is a reason summer weddings tend to be iconic and more romantic. Everyone is in a good mood and warmth is all around. Try to capture these moments by focusing on the smiles, laughter, innocence of running children, and the proud looks from friends and family. So whether you plan on having a small reception by the sea, or something grand in a garden, you should make use of the brightness of summer and the joyous mood that’s already in place.
Weddings in the summer allow for a more leisurely reception time: about 7 pm or so when the evening is starting to calm down and you begin to see the most spectacular sunsets and starry skies. A later ceremony allows for beautiful light to fall on you when wedding vows are exchanged, as well!
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