After so many unique weddings we are sharing a few wedding photo ideas to consider heading into 2022

A wedding is one of the most memorable moments of a person's life, and photographs are a great way you can hold on to those memories forever. There have been many iconic wedding photos in the last century. For instance, everyone can still admire the sheer train at Queen Elizabeth II's wedding gown and the quintessentially 1950's American dream wedding at JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy's ceremony. And who can forget Audrey Hepburn's gloves and crown of roses during her secret wedding in Switzerland? And what made those weddings so special was the fact they were all captured on camera.

On top of just photos, digital technology has allowed the addition of same-day videos where videographers capture the event from start to finish and present the highlights at the end of the night. While coordinating with your wedding videographer before your wedding and brainstorming ideas it is something to share with guests at the end of the night.

Recommended First Look Photos

The “first look” is a relatively new concept that challenges the wedding superstition that the groom should only see the bride in her dress once she’s walking down the aisle. Instead of the traditional superstition, the first look allows the couple a moment to first see each other before the start of the ceremony. It’s a great opportunity to capture a loving and candid moment and take advantage of light as sometimes romantics are rushed after ceremony depending on when the sun goes down.

More and more couples are opting to do this & We highly encourage this especially
during fall and winter months as the sun sets much earlier which makes romantic photos much more difficult after ceremony. To ensure great first-look photos, consider the setting and privacy of the space you will be using, make sure that you love the area you will be in and that no one else is around. This will create a more intimate atmosphere and bring out a more sentimental moment. It’s a new and fun concept that you will surely love to keep as a memory, just as long as you're ready to bid superstitions goodbye.

Give Guests Disposable Cameras

Film cameras have experienced a resurgence because of the unique aesthetic their pictures produce. Disposable film cameras are a great way to give your photos this look. In guests' hands, you'll be able to see moments that the event’s photographers may not have been able to see. It offers a more spontaneous look into the occasion from the view of the guests, and it gives your photos a unique feel.

These single-use specialty cameras are not hard to come by and are easily accessible. There are hundreds of kinds to choose from so you can look at ones that not only fit the theme of your wedding but can also take good photos with your event’s settings. The Ilford XP2 is a good option right now because of its built-in flash, intuitive design, and sizeable roll of 27 pictures. And it checks out at $10.99, making it a fun and affordable addition to your celebration. Have guests drop the cameras off at a box at the end of the day so you can develop the photos yourself. Just make sure not to lose the cameras like Ross and Chandler did on Friends!

Try Smoke Bombs

Smoke bombs have become trendy in the last few years and many more people are incorporating them into their wedding photos, often in the desert or wide open isolated areas. They come in many different colors that will definitely suit your theme, we love the idea during elopements. If you don’t know how to use them in your pictures, try using a shade that compliments your attires or something bolder like using two hues that color wise, go great together. They also make great grand exit celebrations and you can have your guests hold them instead of the traditional sparkler grand exit.

Just remember to consult with your venue and photographer first to give you the go signal to use these smoke bombs. It is also important to not get them too close to your clothes when you are using them as they can lead to some stains if you aren’t careful. Adding smoke bombs to your wedding will make for some fun and even artistic photos.

Wedding photos are a tradition that everyone follows. If you want to make your wedding photos a littler more unique, use these ideas to spice up the pictures you and your guests take.