💡 Tips for Choosing the Best Lighting for Your Wedding Photos

1. 📍 Know Your Venue’s Natural Light

   • Visit your venue around the same time as your ceremony. Observe how sunlight flows through the space. Outdoor ceremonies at golden hour (about an hour before sunset) offer warm, flattering light.

     
     

2. 🕰️ Time of Day Matters

   • Midday sun can be harsh and create unflattering shadows. Schedule portraits early morning or late afternoon for soft, glowy lighting.

     
     

3. 📸 Trust Your Photographer’s Eye

   • Experienced photographers know how to find the best light. Let them guide you on where and when to shoot based on the light available.

     
     

4. 🏞️ Consider Outdoor vs. Indoor Lighting

   • Outdoors: Soft shade or diffused sunlight is ideal.

   • Indoors: Ask your venue about dimmers or additional lighting sources to avoid orange/yellow hues or overly dark spaces.

     
     

5. 💡 Use String Lights, Candles & Uplighting

   • These elements add ambiance and enhance your photos, especially for evening receptions. Just make sure they’re not too dim for photography.

     
     

6. ✨ Golden Hour Is Your Best Friend

   • Plan a short photo session during golden hour for dreamy, romantic portraits.

     
     

7. 🌧️ Have a Backup Plan

   • If it rains or is overcast, don’t worry! Cloudy skies can create soft, even light that’s great for photos.

     
     

8. 🎉 Reception Lighting Tips

   • Talk to your DJ about their lighting. Flashing colored lights can be distracting in photos. Ask for static or warm-toned lighting during key moments (first dance, speeches).

     
     

9. 🕯️ Candlelight Looks Great—but Needs Help

   • Combine it with hidden LED lighting or off-camera flash to keep the romantic mood while still getting clear images.

     
     

10. 📋 Communicate With Your Team

    
    

    Share your timeline with your photographer and planner so they can coordinate lighting with the most important moments of the day.