I am ALL about the light! Beautiful, soft, natural light. Whilst this may be one of the last things on your mind when planning your wedding, it is the basis of all photography and will make or break an image. So, I have compiled some tips and tricks to help you in this daunting, yet exciting process of wedding planning.
You’ll want to make sure you’ve left plenty of time for portraits and reception details after your ceremony. Think about the time of year and day your ceremony takes place. It gets dark early from October on so consider this when booking your ceremony.
Churches tend to be dark and venues have certain artificial lighting so try to have your ceremony early in the day when you have a better chance of natural light streaming in the windows.
If you want to have your portraits after the ceremony, (as is usual) think about whether it will still be bright out. I’d recommend a 12pm ceremony in Winter, to maximise the daylight hours for couple and group photos.
If you’re having a late ceremony, you may want to consider the option of a ‘first look’.
If you’re planning an outdoor summer wedding, I would recommend having it a bit later in the afternoon, as you don’t want the sun to be too harsh for your guests, or your photos!
Alternatively, see if it’s possible to hold the ceremony under a nice shaded tree. Also, keep in mind the position of the sun. You want the sun to be lighting you both from the front, otherwise you risk one of you being in shadow.
When choosing a ceremony venue, try to avoid dark rooms with few windows. Look for as much light as possible.
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