Once your wedding ceremony is said and done the fun isn’t over yet! It’s time to celebrate at your reception! This might be an unpopular opinion but the wedding reception photos are usually my favorite – there’s just something about how everyone lets loose to celebrate!
While it can be rather simple to get perfectly staged photos the rest of the day, the reception photos are often super candid. That’s why it’s important to get the best photos of your wedding afterparty with friends and family!
Optimize your Wedding Reception!
The wedding reception is often times the most fun part of your day. You just got married! This is the time you get to dance, eat, mingle, and enjoy your first evening as a married couple with all your favorite people in one place.
To get the most out of your wedding reception photos it’s important to remember to have fun! The camera is there to capture your joy so you can look back on these memories forever– so don’t be camera shy!
Another way to optimize your wedding reception photos is with flash photos! This style has become super popular to capture real wedding reception photos and allows you to get bright, detailed photos even while partying in the dark.
Eight Tips for the Best Wedding Reception Pics:
- Stick together!
Stay close to your new spouse during the reception and enjoy it together as a couple! This way you’ll be sure to get lots of amazing photos together at your wedding reception, dancing, eating, & being all cute together.
- Dance together
Doesn’t matter if you can’t dance– the camera can’t tell! Dance with your partner towards the camera so I can capture some cute pics at your reception.
- Cut the cake!
If you think the cake-cutting pics are cute, then let’s do it! I’m all about getting the shots you envision at your wedding reception, so be sure to communicate your ideas for us to bring to life.
- Outfit change!
Planning on changing outfits for your reception? DO IT! I did this for my wedding and the photos ended up being my favorite ever! So, grab a drink and let’s show off your new dress at the party.
- Have fun and enjoy it TOGETHER
This celebration is for YOU. That means it should be everything you want and more! Some things you can add to make it more meaningful include specific decor, music choices, food, themed drinks, or a cute dessert. Think about what makes you and your partner unique and make sure to highlight that in your wedding reception!
- Bring props!
From glow sticks and sunglasses to foam light-up sticks and a bubble machine, props make any party more FUN! Provide props for you and your guests to authentically create some creative wedding photos.
- Have a good DJ!
Good music is key to making or breaking a good wedding reception! Make sure you have a DJ who will do it right to keep the party going– this is how you’ll get great photos of everyone dancing the night away! If you need a good KC recommendation, I have a ton – don’t be afraid to ask!
- Don’t forget a timeline
It’s important to have a rough timeline of your wedding reception so your photographer knows what to expect! We don’t want to miss any special moments you have planned. Make sure to give your photographer enough time to actually capture everything!
Kansas City Wedding Venues
The photos throughout this blog were taken at these KC wedding venues!
You deserve wedding day photos that will make you reminisce on your special day with joy! So make sure to incorporate these eight tips in your Kansas City wedding reception for amazing photos.
Wedding Reception Photos ~ Inspiration
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