Tips to get the best photos at night

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Evelyn Carpenter

Tabare Photography

If you will be exchanging your wedding rings in the afternoon and the night will fall to enjoy the banquet, there are several aspects that you can take in your favor, among them, requesting gowns and party dresses in gala key, as well as flooding the wedding decoration with light sources.

This last point will be crucial when it comes to taking photos, because in the absence of natural lighting, the photographer will have to use candles and lamps to immortalize the celebration.

Check out the following tips to get the best images of your wedding.

Hire a professional

Rodrigo Batarce

Because night photos are a challenge, the expertise of the professional will be even more relevant in this type of marriages. Therefore, before you sign a contract with a photographer, make sure that he/she has experience in night weddings and ask him to see some samples of his portfolio In addition to working with the right equipment, a good photographer will probably visit the location beforehand and consult with the person in charge about the type of base lighting that will be available on location.

Makeup

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If makeup is important to look good in photos, it will be even more important to face the flashes in the middle of the night, because the artificial light tends to yellow the faces, which is why it is recommended to use tones that help to balance the color. It is a key issue that both women and men can take advantage of, they just need to get advice.

Light sources

Blossom Photographs

Whether you are getting married outdoors or indoors in a hall, it is essential that they have lighting resources And it is that, with the help of all these resources, the photographer can play and create various scenes, whether they are more romantic, spontaneous or artistic.

Some ideas

Outdoor Location

Daniel Esquivel Photography

  • Whether they will exchange their gold rings in an open field, on the beach or in a garden, light the way to the altar with torches. and achieve a magical result.
  • Giant letters with LED lights are a great way for the bride and groom and guests to have their pictures taken at the beginning of the reception.
  • If the location has a swimming pool, place floating candles on the water You will get a very romantic background for a sunset pose.
  • Although they should be used with caution, another nice postcard in an evening wedding will be a launching of cantoya balloons, also called wish balloons For example, they can release them after raising their wedding glasses for the first toast as a bride and groom.
  • Take advantage of the trees to hanging garlands of lights or glass jars with candles inside them It will be an excellent backdrop to immortalize beautiful moments in your marriage. Also, the wiring with Chinese lamps.
  • Choose floral wedding arrangements in light tones, so that they can be seen in the photos, otherwise, very dark flowers may get lost.

Indoor Location

Edo Garcia

  • With an illuminated dance floor you will get much sharper postcards. You will find acrylic or glass dance floors with Led lights; both very elegant and ideal for closed halls.
  • Decorate ceilings with garlands of lights or strings of light bulbs. This way the panoramic views of the whole room will be beautiful.
  • Choose tablecloths in soft, warm colors. In contrast to dark tones, light tones allow you to better capture the details in your photos.
  • Opt for wedding centerpieces with candles, whether they are incorporated in candlesticks, candlesticks, birdcages or glass jars, among other formats. Soft lighting in a living room will help to create beautiful images. .
  • Take advantage of LED or neon signs. also to pose in the bar area or next to the sign announcing the wedding hashtag.

As you already know, in addition to wearing a much more glamorous groom's suit or wedding dress, your wedding photos will be elegant and very romantic, hence the importance of choosing the photographer with the same caution that you will do with the supplier of your white gold rings, because just like the wedding rings, the photos will be a treasure that you will keep forever.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.