Moments to Watch For

When you’re photographing the bride and groom, watch for the following moments:

• Small gestures as they walk: Zoom in on the groom helping his bride manage the dress, his hand on her waist, the two of them holding hands, and so on (Figure 6.25).

• The in-between moments: Catch the limbo between shots. Sometimes I look down and pretend to fiddle with my camera for a moment just to give them the chance to stop reacting to me in any way. Then I quickly shoot the genuine moments that follow (Figure 6.26).

• Bridal details in action: Images of the dress, bouquet, shoes, hair flowers, veil, and so on while she’s wearing them have a very different feel than the still-life shots done earlier (Figure 6.27).

• The couple walking back into the reception area, after our session: I let them know they’re finished, and then I keep shooting as they reenter the party (Figure 6.28).