Photo credit: iStockphoto, stock photographyIt's always a good idea to bring along some ideas to show potential photographers what you have in mind for the style of wedding day imagery that you most adore. Here are a few images I've found that I think are creative, fun ways to capture your special day.
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TIPS:
Smile, have fun and be natural!
Think different! A different pose makes taking pictures more fun for everyone involved!
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The shoes, clutch and bouquet shot. Sometimes the smaller things become forgotten, but not if you remember to tell your photographer to get this shot.
The wedding dress and veil: A neutral backdrop works best. Anything that will take away from the simple yet elegant beauty of the wedding dress is a no-no.
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Be sure to ask for photos of the bride in her dress, with a view from the backside. Most pictures are taken with full frontal or side views, and this shot can unfortunately go overlooked.
Don't forget the bridesmaids dresses! And you might as well take as many pictures of those beautiful bouquets as well! 
The ceremony before all the excitement begins:
The ceremony before all the excitement begins:
Your bridal party spends a lot of time and effort in support and helping you to prepare for your special day. Make sure your photographer knows to take lots of photos of them as well.
The bride and groom exchanging vows and holding hands from afar:
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A close-up of a kiss underneath the veil will make for a special photo that you will surely cherish forever.
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Bride and groom out of focus with the bridal bouquet up close:
Most of the time the couple will be too busy to witness the beauty of their months of effort and planning to pull off the perfect reception, so it's a good idea to ask of photos of the decor and setup before the guests arrive.
Most of the time the couple will be too busy to witness the beauty of their months of effort and planning to pull off the perfect reception, so it's a good idea to ask of photos of the decor and setup before the guests arrive.
Table centerpieces up close:
Your place cards...
Let's not forget the champagne/cider toast. If your wait staff will be serving butler style, a perfect kodak moment has presented itself.
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The first bite of that delicious wedding cake:
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