5 Must-Have Photos for Your Bridal Portrait Session

Though many wedding photographers will have their own photographic style, we've put together a list of five must-have looks for your bridal portrait session – inspired by real brides. From artistic styles to images that capture the pure happiness you'll feel on your wedding day, find inspiration for your own wedding portraits from these five bridal portrait trends:

1. The Beaming Bride
Your wedding day will be one of the happiest days of your life – so make sure that raw emotion is captured in your wedding photos. A radiant smile will always make you look your best, and your photographer will likely get this natural beaming look on camera. 

2. Behind the Veil
The wedding day is probably the only time in you're life that you'll ever wear a veil. Make sure to get a stylish and romantic portrait of yourself "hiding" behind the veil for true bridal style.

3. The Close-Up Beauty
You've likely hired a makeup artist and hair stylist to make you look your absolute best on the big day. Have your photographer capture your stunning bridal look in a glamorous shot that's just as artistic as it is stunning.

4. Getting-Ready Shots
We've seen our fair share of popular bridesmaid photos showcasing 'maids in stylish and flirty robes, but brides who love to get ready will also want to have individual beauty shots taken of the moments before they put on their wedding dress.

5. All About the Gown
Your wedding dress is the garment you've been dreaming about since you were a little girl, so it's important to take quite a few portraits in your bridal gown. 

Find more wedding photo inspiration here, and be sure to get photography advice from our experts. Looking for a wedding photographer? Visit our Directory to find a wedding professional in your area or one who is willing to travel, and find out how to choose a wedding photographer.