How to Feel Relaxed, Look Your Best, and Actually Enjoy Your Wedding Photos

Here's something most brides don't say out loud but almost all of them feel: I'm terrified I won't look good in my photos. Maybe you don't love how you look in pictures normally. Maybe you've never had professional photos taken. Maybe you just don't know what to do with your hands. All of that is completely normal, and here's the thing, it's also completely fixable.

You Don't Need to Know How to Pose

Here's the truth: I do give direction when it helps. If your hands feel awkward, I'll fix it. If moving two feet gets you better light, I'll tell you. If a small adjustment makes the difference between a good photo and a great one, I'm going to say something. But my goal is never to pose you into something stiff and unnatural. The guidance I give is just enough to get you comfortable and looking your best, and from there, I let the real moments do the work. You bring yourself. I take care of the rest.

Tell Me What You're Worried About

Seriously. I've heard it all. 'I hate my arms,' 'I always look weird when I smile for cameras,' 'my fiancé is so much taller than me.' When I know what you're self-conscious about, I can make sure we never put you in a situation that highlights it. Knowing your concerns makes my job easier and your photos better. Don't hold back.

Do an Engagement Session

This is the number one thing I recommend for every couple. An engagement session isn't just pretty photos for your Save the Dates, it's a practice run. You get comfortable in front of my camera, we figure out what works for you both, and by the time your wedding day rolls around, you're not thinking about the photographer at all. You're just living your day. That's exactly where I want you.

Trust the In-Between Moments

The photos you'll treasure most... They're the moment your dad sees you in your dress for the first time. The way your partner looks when you walk through the doors. The dancing-in-the-rain moment no one planned. The quiet second at the end of the night when it's just the two of you. Those are the photos that make people cry. And they happen when you stop trying and just let the day be what it is.

My Promise to Every Memphis Bride

When you book with Andrew Granger Photography, my one goal for your wedding day is this: you never once stress about the photos. Not about how you look, not about what to do, not about whether I got the shot. I've got it. You just get to be present. If that sounds like the kind of photographer you've been looking for, reach out at andrew@andrewgrangerphoto.com — I'd love to be part of your day!