It is a new season in your life, you are engaged, and planning your big day with your best friend. As the bride all eyes are on your on your wedding day. After the celebration of love amidst your closest friends and family, all that remains are the special memories, emotions, and moments captured in photos and videos that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

Choosing the right Leesburg, Virginia wedding photographer to help you capture these memories is of the utmost importance. Here are 7 tips to capturing each beautiful photo opportunity at your summer wedding.

1) Start bright and early

For an outdoor reception, build in some time for your photographer to take pictures of the tables earlier on in the day when everything is still perfectly fresh.

2) Have your “first look” outdoors

Take advantage of summer’s natural beauty and have your “first look” outside before a lush backdrop.

3) Step into the shade

If you are planning on doing your portrait shots outdoors, escape the summer’s harsh afternoon light by stepping into the shade to achieve a softer look. Your photographer will be able to guide you to capture the poses with most flattering lighting.

4) Work around the weather

Keep the changing weather of summer in mind when planning your pictures. Have a backup plan in case of a little shower or a summer storm.

5) Get the big picture

Leave time for your photographer to capture the beautiful outdoor space you have created for your big day. As well as any detailed close-up photographs of the seasonal flowers that bloom in summertime.

6) Steal away at sunset

Make a note of when the sun will set on your wedding day. Plan with your photographer to allow time for you and your now husband to escape the celebration and capture photographs in the golden end-of-day light.

7) Make a memorable exit

Show off your newlywed joy by running through sparklers to cap off the night and have a memorable image to remember the fun and excitement as you leave to start your new journey as husband and wife.

Anne Lord: Your Wedding Photographer

As an experienced Leesburg Virginia wedding photographer, Anne Lord loves to capture the passion, joy, and hope that every wedding exudes. You can browse her wedding portfolio to get a better idea of her work. Are you ready to discuss your big day? Contact her at 703-435-5292 or anne@annelordphotography.com and let us talk about your ideas.