Marriage ceremonies bring families closer. They are also shared with friends. It is important that the couple has a good expert to help cover the day. Note that these pictures are to be viewed over a long period. In the hive of activity and excitement it is important that the most important, moments are not missed. This article is a guide for Santa Monica wedding photography experts to use when covering nuptial celebrations.

It is important for the couple to acclimatize with their photographer before the wedding day. Some couples are not used to photos. That is the moment to help them adjust well to having their pictures taken. Capture different poses. If necessary, help the couple to rehearse their pauses for the big day. Ensure you take clear shots of the ring, the proposal and the detail of finger in the ring.

On the big day ensure you take photographs as the bride and groom getting ready. For the bride, take photos of the gown in the hanger and the mother helping the bride to dress up. Also, ensure to document the makeup moments, detailed photos of bridal shoes, jewelry bouquet, as well as, the dress code. Replicate the same for groom. At the same time, capture alone moments after the groom is ready to leave for the venue.

At the ceremony, do not forget to photograph the site before the guests arrive. That might be a church or the garden for outdoor nuptials. Take shots of the groom arrival procedure, and his escort as they walk down the aisle. Also take up-close pictures of guests as they await the bride. The bride is the spectacle of the day. Capture up-close photos of her arrival and the walk down the aisle. Do not forget to capture the bridal party. More importantly the first kiss and the ring exchange are the highlights of the ceremony.

Before the reception, ensure you take shots of the newlyweds together. Take shots of each of them with parents and close family. Similarly, capture the couple leaving the venue together hand in hand. Take photos of the bridal party and the groomsmen with the couple.

At the reception, capture the empty site. Take close up pictures of the tables, cards, champagne glass and bottles, and the table set up. The cake is the spectacle of this part of the ceremony. Picture the arrival of guests, the high table, still photos of friends and relatives. If there is a dance, capture the movements up-close.

As the ceremony progresses, some random spectacles can be found. Capture some random smiles, children, relatives and friends chatting with the couple. Also some couples choose to have a particular photo shoot venue. Take random and paused pictures with the bridal party and the newly weds alone.

A good photographer will capture the most memorable parts of a wedding. They must take shots of the ring exchange, the first kiss, the reception, random and paused family pictures. Also they must take note of the details and other moments around the ceremony.