How to Get the Best Fall Wedding Photos With your Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer
Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer
Planning a fall wedding comes with such a stunning aesthetic, bringing in bold colors and deep hues that are hard to use during any other season. The popularity of having a fall wedding continues to grow, and we definitely understand why. Whether it’s your love for the woods, the trees and all of the stunning colors that come with them, or you just want to say "I do" when the weather isn’t quite so blazing hot, we totally get it.
Keep Weather in Mind with your Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer
The beauty and the curse of Baton Rouge fall weddings are that you’ll never know what’s going to happen with the weather. You could have a sunny, stunning day, or you could end up with rain, but don’t let that ruin your day! “For many weddings, fall means rain. Don’t freak out if the weather changes. Try to embrace the rain,” says Bickel. “The good news is that clouds and overcast weather can still make for great shots. And if it’s partly cloudy, it’s even better.”
Take Advantage of the Fall Colors
With the stunning colors that come with fall—the reds and oranges and golds—play with them in your photos, even if they’re not part of your color palette. “Definitely take advantage of the fall colors, if you have them." says Bickel. "If you’re getting married at a venue that doesn’t have foliage, try to build in a quick trip to a natural setting for your portraits. But be sure to be mindful of parking, walking time, and driving time when you’re working it into your timeline for the day.”
Keep Warm During Your Photo Sesh
PHOTO BY HAILEY PIERCE PHOTOGRAPHY; PLANNING BY KEELY AF EVENTS
The last thing you want is to look back on your wedding photos are realize you look like you’re freezing rather than striking a natural pose. Be sure to plan around the potential for being cold. “Fall weather can be perfect, but it can also be weird, as it’s cold in the morning, roasting in the afternoon, and freezing at night,” says Bickel.
“If you don’t have a long-sleeve dress or a pretty shawl in a fall color, at the very least, put a jacket on between shots so you’re not freezing the entire time. If your shoulders are up by your ears or your hands are in a fist during a photo, it will be a dead giveaway that you’re freezing and faking it.”
Remember the Small Details
Remember all the work that went into the day's small details and make sure to capture close-up shots of your favorites (like the invitations!). “Everybody loves the beautiful detail shots,” says Bickel.
“Consider using fall leaves on the tablescape, wheat in your bouquet, sunflowers, twigs, or different kinds of pumpkins, etc. in your decorations. Fall colors like burgundy, burnt orange, mustard yellow, chocolate brown, and dark green all photograph really well!
