Pre-Wedding Bridal Heirloom Sessions
with
Ken Thomas Photography
Nothing expresses beauty and elegance quite like a pre-wedding bridal portrait session, which will become a treasured heirloom for years to come!
You have the dress, shoes, accessories, hair, and makeup, so why wait until the wedding day to see how everything comes together? Scheduling a bridal portrait session on the same day as your hair and makeup trial allows you to see exactly how it all comes together. Plus, it provides you with the opportunity to create stunning images that you can display on your wedding day and in your home for years to come. Sessions can be held outdoors at one of my many beautiful on-location spots or a location of your choice.
Please, scroll to the bottom of this page for some helpful tips
for planning a successful Bridal Portrait Session.
for planning a successful Bridal Portrait Session.
Helpful tips for planning a successful Pre-Wedding Day Bridal session.
1. Selecting the appropriate time of day is essential for achieving high-quality images and presenting oneself favorably. It is widely acknowledged that the Golden Hour is the optimal period for portrait photography due to the quality of light available during this time. The Golden Hour occurs in the evening when the sun is positioned low in the sky and continues after sunset. This particular time frame provides a soft, golden light that enhances the appearance of skin, minimizes squinting, and allows colors to appear more vibrant. I typically start outdoor sessions one and a half hours before sunset and conclude them after sunset, when the light is no longer sufficient for photographs.
2. You should have a bouquet prepared for your session. You will need something to do with your hands in most of your shots, so a bouquet definitely helps.
3. For Most sessions, I am taking some closeup detailed shots of your engagement ring and bouquet on/in your hands. You may consider having your ring cleaned and your nails done for your session.
4. You can bring your accessories, props, and pets to your session. Please bring someone to watch the pets when we shoot you alone. Just give me a heads-up when scheduling or before your sessions on what you plan to bring.
5. What if the weather forecast calls for rain and/or very cold or very hot weather on the day of our outside session? I keep a very close look at the weather forecast for all of my upcoming outside sessions. If the forecast calls for a high chance of rain and/or very cold or very hot weather on the day of our outside session, I will contact you a few days in advance to talk about plan B. Most of the time, plan B involves picking a new date. If the forecast makes it hard for us to make a call to change our plans a few days before, we can make that call the morning of the shoot.
1. Selecting the appropriate time of day is essential for achieving high-quality images and presenting oneself favorably. It is widely acknowledged that the Golden Hour is the optimal period for portrait photography due to the quality of light available during this time. The Golden Hour occurs in the evening when the sun is positioned low in the sky and continues after sunset. This particular time frame provides a soft, golden light that enhances the appearance of skin, minimizes squinting, and allows colors to appear more vibrant. I typically start outdoor sessions one and a half hours before sunset and conclude them after sunset, when the light is no longer sufficient for photographs.
2. You should have a bouquet prepared for your session. You will need something to do with your hands in most of your shots, so a bouquet definitely helps.
3. For Most sessions, I am taking some closeup detailed shots of your engagement ring and bouquet on/in your hands. You may consider having your ring cleaned and your nails done for your session.
4. You can bring your accessories, props, and pets to your session. Please bring someone to watch the pets when we shoot you alone. Just give me a heads-up when scheduling or before your sessions on what you plan to bring.
5. What if the weather forecast calls for rain and/or very cold or very hot weather on the day of our outside session? I keep a very close look at the weather forecast for all of my upcoming outside sessions. If the forecast calls for a high chance of rain and/or very cold or very hot weather on the day of our outside session, I will contact you a few days in advance to talk about plan B. Most of the time, plan B involves picking a new date. If the forecast makes it hard for us to make a call to change our plans a few days before, we can make that call the morning of the shoot.
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