Why should you consider “first look” pictures
What is a first look? First look pictures are a pre-planned opportunity for you and your groom see each other prior to the ceremony on your wedding day. While there is nostalgia associated with the more traditional timeline of delaying this moment till just prior to walking down the aisle, there are some good reasons to consider a first look:
It will help you both feel calm.
Once you see each other in your wedding attire you will almost immediately feel a sense of calm. This will truly allow you to enjoy the wedding ceremony. This will also allow the photographer to capture better shoots of the bride walking down the aisle. Stress can truly end up reflected in your photos and relaxing pays true dividends.
It frees up time.
Having a first look means that you can get most of your couples portraits, family and wedding party pictures done before the ceremony. Your wedding guests will truly appreciate getting these pictures done early. This also has the additional benefit of freeing you up to enjoy cocktail hour with your family and friends.
It creates more photo options.
Because you free up time, you also free up opportunities for additional pictures and poses. With a first look you can not just capture the first look at the location of your choice, but also facilitates portraits in multiple locations. This ultimately gives you more options to choose from when considering your wedding album.
You will end up with amazing, emotional photos.
Because first look photos are private, your groom will have the freedom to truly express his emotions at seeing his beautiful bride. Normally, the photographer is more focused on the bride when she walks down the aisle but now you can capture both of your reactions fully. In addition, because this moment is the two of you alone, it is less rushed and can be savored.
You get to actually share a private magical moment together.
If you choose a first look it will be one of the fist moments we photograph and one of the first moments you share together on your wedding day. Just the fact that you will actually be alone makes it special! Every moment during your wedding will be special - but it will also be shared with all your friends and family.
First look moments are something special - unique and intimate, they are often among the most cherished pictures of the day. They are definitely worth considering as part of your overall planning.
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