Your friends and family know you better than anyone else. Their pictures can add fun and meaningful perspectives to your wedding memories. With a little planning and communication, you can let your guests unleash their inner artist and get great photos to compliment those taken by your wedding photographer.
First thing to consider is your wedding photographer. The last thing your photographer needs is for your great uncle's new wife jumping in front of an important shot to get her candid. Of course, wedding photographers know how to shoot around obstacles, but why risk the best shots of the day? Talk with your photographer during your planning to understand his needs, and discuss the option of friends and family taking their own pictures.
Chances are, your photographer is open to the idea and can help you navigate the photo opportunities.
A great time for friends and family to step in with their cameras are the moments that you haven't booked your photographer for, such as bachelor parties and bridal showers.
Next, make sure you understand your officiate's ground rules-some make it clear that no flash photography should be taken during the ceremony, others ask for no photography at all.
Finally, decide where you want images taken. If you aren't comfortable with the idea of your aunt snapping a picture of you in a state of undress, make it clear beforehand, or make sure your wedding planners understand your concerns so they steer people away from shots you don't want taken.
Equipment: Many people have digital cameras and if you don't, you can always buy a disposable digital at any drugstore. If you don't already have one, ask a friend to create a Shutterfly Share site, where your guests can post and share the pictures they took.
A great thing about digital candid pictures is that you can immediately delete the ones you don't like. But don't be hasty. The beauty of candid images from friends and family is that they capture authentic moments. They're not always perfect, but they are a perfect reflection of you.
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