6 Tips for feeling relaxed and confident for your wedding photos

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. It's a day when you and your partner are the stars of the show, and all eyes are on you. As the day unfolds, you'll be surrounded by family, friends, and, of course, your talented wedding photographer capturing every precious moment. However, it's not uncommon for some couples to feel a bit camera-shy or self-conscious when all the attention is focused on them. If the thought of being in front of the camera makes you feel a tad uneasy, fear not! In this blog post, we'll guide you on how to feel camera-confident on your wedding day.

We understand that feeling at ease in front of the camera is essential to ensure you look and feel your best in your wedding photographs. After all, these images will be cherished for a lifetime and serve as a beautiful reminder of your special day. From practical tips to mindset shifts, we'll share advice and techniques to help you embrace the camera and exude confidence on your wedding day.

Whether you're concerned about posing, worried about imperfections, or simply want to feel more natural and relaxed, this blog post will provide you with practical strategies to overcome any camera jitters. So, get ready to embrace your inner model, radiate confidence, and shine bright as you create stunning and authentic images that truly reflect the love and happiness of your wedding day.

If you are feeling nervous, here are my top tips to help you feel more relaxed and confident in front of the camera for your wedding photos.

Talk to your photographer

Don’t be shy about telling your photographer about your fears and worries regarding your wedding pictures. We all have bits that we may not like about ourselves and having an honest conversation with your photographer will enable them to make suggestions on how you can feel more comfortable. The more relaxed and chilled you can be around your photographer, the better your wedding photos will be. Your photographer wants you to love your wedding photos, so will be more than happy to come up with suggestions.

Think angles

Angles are your best friend! A slight twist of the waist or lean back can pull in your waist and give you a more flattering silhouette. If you are someone who feels they need direction from your photographer – let them know! They’ll be more than happy to suggest some poses.

Think positive thoughts

I know it can sound crazy, however thinking positive and confident thoughts will shine through in your stance, smile and then in your photographs. Try and get out of your head a little and try not to think about it too much. Be happy and enjoy yourself and you’ll get great photographs. You can also ask your photographer to take more candid, natural shots. Concentrate on your partner, a great photographer will fade into the background of the day in those moments rather than be bossing you around. These unstaged moments look beautiful too and you won’t even know you are being photographed.

Set up the PDA shots away from your guests

If you are worried about having an audience for your more intimate and kissing pictures, ask your photographer to take you to a more secluded spot. What can feel a little awkward for a few moments can translate into a natural and beautiful moment in the picture.

Have a giggle

Laughing is a great way to loosen inhibitions and is a great way to not be looking so stiff. Take stock, enjoy the day, notice the little things and be present,  by now you’ll have a great relationship with your wedding photographer too so you can all share a laugh or two in order to get the best shots possible.

Trust your photographer

Finally, and most importantly, trust your wedding photographer. You hired them for a reason, and although this is all new to you, your photographer’s job is to put you and your partner at ease. Trust their experience and trust that they want to give you beautiful photographs that you’ll look back on for years to come.