Tara Whittaker of Tara Whittaker Photography is a talented, well respected photographer in the wedding industry, and we were thrilled when she shared a few tips with us on how to get the perfect photographs on your special day! 1. Once you've found your dream gown, be sure to get it custom-tailored for you. You don't want to be tugging and pulling at your dress on your wedding day. A gown that fits your perfectly will make for more flattering wedding photographs.2. As a photographer, I would recommend having your dress and veil steamed prior to the wedding. This will ensure there's no wrinkles or creases in your wedding photographs.3. If you want lovely photos of your wedding gown hanging before you get dressed on your wedding day, invest in a pretty hanger. It's difficult to make wire or plastic hangers look beautiful in a photo. 4. When you see breathtaking images of dresses hanging and brides getting ready on the morning of their wedding, they typically involve a clean room with soft, natural light. Set aside a spot for this that's separate from all of the hustle and bustle of getting ready. You want to avoid clutter like unmade beds, lunch trays and hairspray bottles.5. Find a gown that's comfortable to wear and that you feel beautiful in. If you will need to sit during Mass at your ceremony, be sure that you're able to do so easily in your dress. If you're hoping for wedding photographs that will require a little "off-roading" (for example on a remote mountain pathway or in the middle of a field of wildflowers), be sure that you'll be able to walk with ease in the dress you choose.
