Wedding Photography Tips #30; Slow Down

It probably is cliche to say, ‘it goes by in a blink.’  But it is so true.  There’s only a few times in your life you plan and plan and plan for one day, just to have it go by in a blur.  Is it all the anticipation?  Is it just your expectations?  I learned a long time ago that when things are going really well to stop, look around and take a mental picture of what I see.  It helps you remember memories a little better.  I have a memory from my Europe trip several years back where I did this.  I was on a the deck of a ferry on my way to Greece.  The sun was setting over the sea, the smell of salt and wine was in the air.  I remember feeling so incredibly blessed to be doing such an amazing trip, I had my future husband at my side and everything just felt right.  I took a deep breath and thanked the Lord for being able to experience such a sense of peace.

I did the same thing twice during our wedding.  I stopped looked around and just watched what was going on around me.  All these people there to support us.  I’ve never felt more loved.  I always tell me clients to stop and breath during their wedding day.  It brings everything into perspective and helps to slow down the day just a little bit.