Mother of the Bride, bridal portrait photos will definitely be among some of the most beautiful photos ever taken of your daughter. A little planning before the photo session will reap a great reward so start a list of possible shots you’d love to see the photographer capture of your sweet girl.
Be sure to add a stairway shot to your list. Of course, capturing this shot will depend on the location of the photo shoot, but if there is a stairway anywhere on the premises or nearby, ask the photographer to take a few shots there. If you or the bride definitely want stairs included, keep that in mind as you select your location. Many historic buildings and homes have beautiful staircases that will translate into gorgeous photos.
Stairway shots can be so elegant and classy, whether looking down on the bride (as in the photo above of my daughter Kelli) or taken from behind the bride with her gown and train beautifully displayed on the stairs. Your photographer and your daughter may have some other great ideas for stairway shots as well.
So go prepared with ideas, MOB, and make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime bridal portrait session. Be sure to take some tissues with you, though. There may be a few tears as you behold your beautiful daughter in all her wedding day finery!
*You might also like to read Wedding Photography: Bridal Portrait Roundup.
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*Photo by Will Flowers
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