8 Tips To Look Amazing On Camera During Your Engagement & Wedding Ceremony
The big day has arrived, that moment you have been waiting for with so much excitement and nervousness, the day when everything comes to life: your engagement or wedding.
You have invested a lot of time and money in creating the perfect setting and the perfect moment. The perfect music, the perfect lights, the intoxicating aromas wafting in the air.
Everything is perfect and everything is ready to become an indelible memory, captured in videos and photos.
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The cruel reality hits you: the pictures and videos you longed for are not what you expected. The photos and videos don't reflect the beauty and emotion you experienced. It's horrible, isn't it?
Always looking good on camera is not a matter of luck. Many people have the idea that looking the way you look "live and direct" seems to be a privilege only for photogenic people. It has nothing to do with the suit or the design of your wedding dress. Rather, it is the secrets from film, advertising, fashion, and photography that will be revealed to you today. That's why, from Tayler Junkin Weddings we are going to give you the 8 best tips to look AMAZING on camera during your engagement and wedding ceremony.
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1. Don't stop smiling!
It's obvious, isn't it? Yes, it is, however, during that romantic marriage on the beach or during that proposal in front of the waterfalls, little unexpected events, or as I call them "little killers" could come up and wipe the big smile off your face.
What if the caterer doesn't show up or the wedding floral arrangements are not what you ordered? You are aware that this can happen, right?
These are little things that come out of your hands. But you can't let them turn off your genuine and natural smile, I'm not going to recommend to you what you already know, how to be happy, who the hell is happy in those moments? But something that I think can help you if something like this happens to you, is to take a deep breath and realize that there is also beauty in imperfections. It's as simple as that. The imperfect is also beautiful.
If there is one thing I can guarantee you 100% is that there will be unforeseen events, I know it's not sexy, but if you are mentally prepared beforehand, you will be able to admire the beauty, and you won't let your smile fade.
Nor will you let it enter your energy, believe me, your energy will be reflected in their photos. Keep a mindset of acceptance and adaptation, this reminds me of Bruce Lee's saying "If you put water in a cup it becomes the cup. If you put water in a bottle it becomes the bottle, If you put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Water can flow or it can hit. Be water.
So relax, mentally prepare yourself before your photographer and videographer take the first shot, and smile!
2. Without good light, there is no good material
Lighting is the cornerstone of any photograph or video, regardless of other details. If the lighting is not good and strategic, even if they look divine, they will not be able to reflect in front of the camera.
This is something you should make sure your photographer and videographer know like the back of their hands. You can't imagine how many videos and photos are ruined by bad lighting or misplaced lighting.
Something non-negotiable for you is that you know a few tips before any flash photography. Know, for example, that if you stand with your back to a strong light presence you will inevitably look in backlit shadow, that is to say, darkened. If it falls on their heads vertically, then even if they have good makeup, the ghostly dark circles will come to the surface. That's a non-negotiable for you who want to look DIVINE on your engagement or wedding day.
3. Tell me how you stand and I'll tell you if you'll look good on camera.
No AI, cameraman, or videographer can do magic with a bad pose and look natural, to avoid this is simple, even if you are eating something, you are walking, you are posing, always, always, always keep an upright posture.
This will not only make the designer of your wedding dress or suit look good but your presence will be favored. Shoulders back, back straight, and a chin at 90 degrees to the neck should be practiced daily by everyone. For the girls, bending backward, and sticking out a bit of tail will make the least favored look svelte.
Slouched backs look fatal exposed in a sweetheart neckline or under a Michi tie, so don't forget!
4. Find your angle: practice makes perfect
Yes, even if it's a photo and video for family memories, you don't have to pose flat in front of the camera, like a soccer player in the middle of a free kick. The ideal would be to do it in an oblique line or sideways, slightly tilted. Let the side that shows the most be the one that favors them the most.
Find out what it is and practice in front of the mirror. Selfies are very helpful. Everyone has a flattering angle, you should know it by heart.
5. Beware of closing your eyes all the time
It has happened to everyone at some time or another that they have a wonderful photo, worthy of their wedding album, but oh surprise! One of the bride and groom has their eyes closed haha. Unless the photograph or video intentionally requires you to close them, then do so. For example, in the middle of a passionate kiss, a long embrace, etc…
But if this is not the case, every time you see a camera or your photographer, you have to open them wide and ask for a 3,2,1 pre-count so that everyone is aligned.
6. Emphasis of the gaze
Complicit and flirtatious glances, full of romance, cannot be missing in the videos and photos. Relax and make your eyes meet with a big smile. Remember that this is one of the most beautiful days of your life and it should be reflected in every shot of your album.
7. Make sure that no one is without make-up
All brides want their makeup to look great. But they should make sure it has a long life or at least have a kit on hand during the event in case it is needed.
As for the groom, there is nothing wrong with using, minimally, a translucent powder to avoid shine on the face or forehead. Using it or not will inevitably impact the outcome.
8. The bride and groom's hairstyle also has an influence
Finally, it seems incredible but some hairstyles are flattering and others that are not. Some hairstyles give a 180-degree turn to your face. Hasn't it ever happened to you that one hairstyle makes your face thinner and another one does the opposite? The first thing you should do is to analyze with your hairdresser which is your ideal hairstyle, and choose a hairstyle that highlights the adjectives of your face.
For example, if you have beautiful brown eyes, beautiful black eyes, or sky blue eyes, avoid hairstyles that cover your forehead, as this will overshadow the attributes of your eyes, your hairstyle should highlight your attributes and overshadow the ones that are not attributes.
