Picture this:
The wind blowing through your hair while your sun-kissed skin is glistening under the golden hour light.
In the background, the sky is a beautiful hue of warm tones meshing into each other; your gorgeous dress flows in the wind while your veil is cascading over your tresses—there’s a lot to love about outdoor wedding photo sessions.
Whether it’s being upstaged by an undaunted deer that devours your bouquet or being photo-bombed by an uninvited grizzly guest, outdoor photo shoots are beautiful and wondrous in their own way.
As one of Dallas’ leading wedding photographers, I’ve captured stunning portraits on the biggest day of so many people’s lives. Before you get ready to immortalize your big day with an outdoor photo shoot, here are some things to consider:
Incorporate seasonal elements
The reason so many people opt for outdoor photo sessions is that they want to embrace the natural beauty around them. If you’re shooting in a gorgeous wintry wonderland, make sure you’re using the vast snowy fields around you to create a stunning backdrop.
Similarly, fall wedding couples love playing with the warm hues symbolized by the season. Just imagine a gorgeous portrait of you and your partner in monochromatic outfits amidst a sea of trees specked with orange and red all around.
Be prepared for any weather conditions
As stunning as outdoor shoots can be, they do expose you to the elements—especially if you arrive unprepared to tackle them!
While outdoor spring weddings can be gorgeously-lit with golden light, they can quickly become soggy and wet in our unexpected Dallas showers. Coming prepared to the venue will save you from the hassle of running for cover as soon as the sky becomes overcast.
Bring umbrellas and raincoats with you to the venue of the shoot and you’ll be able to enjoy stunning pictures in any and all weather conditions!
Use the light to your advantage
Natural lighting makes for the perfect wedding photography. As the warm glow of sunlight bathes you, you’ll be able to take gorgeous pictures looking sun-kissed and absolutely stunning. What makes outdoor wedding photography so precarious, however, is the complete lack of control you have over the lighting.
Sure, we can use artificial lighting to enhance the pictures but you booked an outdoor shoot during the day to enjoy the soft sunlit pictures, right?
As the day progresses, move with the light—finding shade and soft light—depending on the position of the sun. The last thing you’d want is pictures of you squinting in the sunlight or blown out, sunny backdrops that distort your pictures.
Hire a reliable photographer!
Your wedding is the most magical day of your life—trust a photographer who’s passionate about their work to capture these memories. When you hire Lily Hayes Photography, you’ll be able to remember these unforgettable memories with gorgeous pictures.
Whether you opt for an outdoor or indoor photo session, I can capture the magical essence of one of the biggest days of your life in its full glory.
For wedding photography in Dallas, Texas, get in touch with me and I’ll take care of the rest!