A wedding is more than just a family get-together. It’s a once in a lifetime event that everyone involved in (especially the bride and groom) will remember for the rest of their lives. For this reason, it’s a good idea to have something to remember it by and the best way to do that is to take lots of photos! These can then be arranged into a wedding photo album.
The wedding album is a collection of precious memories that will be with you for years to come. It should therefore be made with absolute attention to detail, as well as a lot of care and love. You can’t always trust other people to do this for you, so it may be in your best interest to make your own wedding album.
It may sound like a lot of work but the results will be well worth every minute you spend on it. That said, here are our tips on how to make the best wedding album ever:
1. Talk to your spouse
When you’re looking to make a wedding album, it’s essential that you talk to your spouse. Ask them what they thought the best moments of the event were. Sometimes, the most memorable moments reveal themselves when least expected. It's crucial that you and your other half think about what you enjoyed most about the event.
It may be a candid shot of the groom and groomsmen, or it may be a lovely moment between the bride and her father while they danced together. Remember, it’s your wedding, so you have every right to choose the photos that will go into the album.
2. Personalise the layout
Your wedding album should be interesting and unique to you. It should also make you feel nostalgic and sentimental whenever you leaf through it. This is why you should customise the layout to make it more distinct. For example, most wedding albums are decorated in beige, pink, rose gold, and white, but if you don’t like any of those colours, you can change them. You can make the layout match the theme of your wedding.
Traditionally, the photos in a wedding album are arranged according to the timeline of the wedding. That doesn’t have to be the case though - there are no rules! Why not make a list of your ten favourite moments from the event? That will help build a story and make the wedding album itself more entertaining to leaf through.
3. Use high-quality photos
The wedding album will be with you for the rest of your life, so it’s imperative that the pictures you include in the album are taken professionally. They should capture the mood and atmosphere of the event. This is something you may not get when you work with amateur photographers. They may not know how to use a camera or available lighting to full effect. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime experience, so we suggest that you invest in an experienced wedding photographer.
Create a Beautiful Wedding Photo Album
An experienced professional wedding photographer will be able to capture a stunning collection of beautiful candid shots. They will ensure that your final wedding album comes out as perfectly as possible.
Lee Hawley Photography has many years of experience in wedding photography. Contact Lee today to see how he can make your wedding day even more special.