Three Photos you must get at Your Destination Wedding

Your wedding photos are the thing that will last long after your big day, bringing you joy and happy memories for years to come. This is true whether you choose to tie the knot at home or abroad – your wedding photography captures a moment in time, bringing together the joy of the moment as well as the scenery and the people you chose to be at your side.

Understandably, traditional wedding photography typically focuses heavily on photos of you, your new spouse, and your guests. But particularly at a destination wedding, where you’ve likely chosen the setting specifically for its stunning scenery, it’s important to make the most of it and get some landscape photos too.

In this post, we share three photos that will enhance any destination wedding album.

The Landscape

Part of the excitement of opting for a destination wedding is the beautiful scenery you’ll surround yourself with. Whether it’s white sand beaches, a picturesque Mediterranean coastal town, or a snowy winter forest, your chosen location should definitely be a star of your wedding album.

Ask your photographer to take some photos from a distance, showing you and your new spouse walking along, dancing, or simply holding hands. The aim is to create a beautiful photograph that captures both you and the landscape in harmony. Blue hour or sunset can be a particularly magical time for these types of shots.

Aerial Photos of the Reception

As well as landscape photos that focus on just you two, you should also make sure to capture some of the party in full flow. Aerial photography is a fantastic way to do this, as it can get a large number of people in the frame, but without making everyone stand still for a formal group shot. Instead, you can capture people dancing, laughing and generally enjoying each other’s company once the legal part of the day is done.

This is especially true if you’re holding your reception outside. The changing light and movement of the trees really add layers to your images that you just don’t get when you’re taking them indoors.

To make sure you balance these types of photos with capturing classic moments like cutting the cake, which require closer photography, make sure to share a timeline with your photographer. That way, they can always be exactly where they’re needed.

The Tables

If you love to eat, then food may have played a big part in your choice of destination wedding location. Whether you fancy tucking into steaming bowls of pasta in Italy, want to bring the elegance of French cuisine to your tables, or are looking to serve up some sushi as a late-night snack, the food is all part of your wedding story and experience. And where better to serve it than the place where it was made?

Once your tables are set up and looking beautiful, make sure to get your photographer to take some shots of the room before the guests arrive, as well as when the food is served. That way, you can capture how the room looked before things got used and a little messy. There’s also a recent trend for photos of the tables at the end of the night, which encapsulate the party feeling – if the plates are clean and there’s empty bottles of wine, it’s been a good time.

The Details

Don’t forget the little things that make your day unique. From the wedding rings and bouquet to handwritten vows, travel-themed favors, or the intricate embroidery on your gown — these are the touches that tell your story in a deeply personal way. Ask your photographer to capture close-up shots of these details in natural light, perhaps placed on a textured surface like a wooden table, stone wall, or sandy beach. These photos often become the ones you treasure most because they represent the personality, creativity, and love woven into every part of your celebration.

If you have any questions, be sure to Contact Us, and until next time, get out and capture the adventure!

Three photos you must get at your destination wedding

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