10 MUST HAVE PHOTOS FOR YOUR WEDDING ALBUM

May 23, 2023 Rohit Jhawar

When it comes to capturing the special moments of your wedding day, there are certain shots that are considered essential for a well-rounded wedding album. While each couple's preferences may vary, here are 10 must-have shots to consider for your wedding album. Please read to the end and you will find additional ideas that are presently in trend and will add a personal touch to your album.

Images By: Rohit Jhawar Photography

The Bride and Groom's Portraits:
These are the classic, beautifully composed shots of the couple together, showcasing their love and happiness. Visit our Home page to see some examples of these beautiful portraits and our recent adventures:
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Candid Moments:
Capture the genuine, unplanned moments throughout the day, such as the couple laughing together, guests interacting, or emotional reactions during the ceremony.
The First Look:
If you and your partner choose to have a first look before the ceremony, this is a precious moment that should be documented. It's a heartfelt exchange between the couple before the festivities begin.
Getting Ready:
Include shots of both the bride and groom getting ready, including the details of their attire, jewellery, and accessories. These shots help set the scene and capture the anticipation.
Ceremony Highlights:
Key moments from the ceremony should be captured, including the processional, vows, ring exchange, and the first kiss as a married couple.
Family Portraits:
These shots are important for documenting the joining of two families. Include formal group shots with immediate family members, as well as any other specific combinations you desire. Visit our below blog post to discover the best ways for capturing family portraits-
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Bridal Party:
Capture fun and lively shots of the bridal party together, showcasing the friendship and support of those closest to the couple.
Decor and Details:
Photograph the venue's decorations, centerpieces, floral arrangements, and other carefully planned details that contribute to the overall ambiance of the wedding.
Cake Cutting and Toasts:
These are celebratory moments that often yield some of the most genuine and joyful expressions from the couple and their guests. Visit blog post on below link to discover Melbourne’s most amazing cake makers:
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First Dance:
Capture the romantic first dance between the newlyweds, along with any other special dances or performances that are part of the reception. Visit blog post on below link to discover Melbourne’s most amazing DJ’s:
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These are just starting points, and you can work with your photographer to customize the shots based on your preferences and the unique aspects of your wedding day. Communication with your photographer is key to ensure your vision is captured in the final wedding album.

BONUS SHOT IDEAS THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRENDING:

CHAMPAGNE TOWER:

This would add a celebrity touch to your fine celebrations and would be an elegant activity to add to the fun and sharing of the day.

VINTAGE CAR:

While vintage cars have long been part of weddings, lately we are seeing the trend of vintage convertibles and rare cars that create a sense of nostalgia and personal touch. Create a statement, arrive in style, its your special day and it only happens once.

FIREWORKS:

How spectacular it would be to treat your guests with an elaborate presentation of fireworks, it would simply be breathtaking and something truly memorable.

SPLASHING CHAMPAGNE and drinking out of the bottle:

Having fun and being a bit silly in fact being yourself and making the most of your wedding day is a must.

NIGHT TIME FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY:

Flash photography is back in fashion and putting some time aside to take these pics in-between your reception would be a great idea and would add diversity to the portraits in your wedding album. These images are moody and atmospheric, so don’t be shy, go all out and share your loving intimacy to accentuate them.

PHOTO DASH:

So this new trend is where the couples take pictures with all their guests over a 2-3min song played by the DJ. They request their guest to form groups and as the song plays they move from one group to another and while it sounds quite cheesy, it can be a lot of fun and also a good way of capturing memories will all the guests on the day specially if its big wedding.

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ABOUT RJ PHOTOGRAPHY

RJ is a Melbourne based Wedding and Elopement Photographer who passionately documents love stories in the most intimate, fun and candid way. He enjoys being in nature and looking at things with wonder and new eyes each day. His photography is primarily driven by a deep sense of adventure, alchemy and being present. He aspires to capture the true essence of your intimate love story and to present it in a raw and candid manner.