7 Must-have photos for Bachelorette party or weekend at the beach
Since they're coming up on their second anniversary, I think it's time to blog about my adorable daughter-in-law's bachelorette party at the beach! Madelyn's sister rented a house and invited friends and family to cram into it for the weekend, and her mom bought and prepared food. I didn't take photos of the decorations, but I'm sure there enough phone pics for that. And this doesn't even represent half of the women there. This family has a loving circle and they invited all of them.
If you're lucky enough to have a special time with your bridesmaids, you might look into local photographers. Since she was sweet enough to invite her future Mother-in-law, I was going anyway, so I brought my camera and lights.
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1. A group photo of who is there and where they are!
Years from now you will want to see not only who was there and what they looked like then, you'll want some photos of the location. It will bring back memories and you can talk about how you still wish you had that outfit!
2. An individual photo of each girl in your group.
It's always nice to have a good photo of yourself, and if there will be a professional or even someone who is intentional and creative, you can each get a nice image with which to update your profile.
The memo on this, as you can see, was to wear something in black for the bridesmaids and white for the bride.
3. Individual mini-session of the bride.
Even 15-20 minutes shortly before sunset of photos on the beach, or in the city or country, and in this atmosphere, surrounded by friends and love, your bride is bound to have photos unlike any around wedding day or her bridals.
4. Group photos in fun poses.
Pro tip: Whoever has the camera makes the rules. Be nice. Be bossy. Be fast.
They are there for a party so they're already goofy and silly, but if they're each doing their own thing, it doesn't make for good photos. Have some ideas ready for what you want them to do and their own levity will probably take care of the expressions.
PS. I love the reflection on the beach!
5. Photos of the bride with each of her bridesmaids.
Yes, she'll get these photos at the wedding, but the atmosphere, mood, and definitely the surroundings are different here.
6. Casual Outfit and/or themed shirts
If you have themed shirts made, or a different outfit, see if there's time to switch clothes and get some in the more casual outfit as well. As you can see, the mood just got lighter all evening.
7. Family
If your bride is lucky enough to have her family present for her special party, get a shot of them together. It was late when we took these last few, but the bride, her sister who was her maid of honor and hosted the party, and her mom, who planned and cooked and made everyone feel comfortable were all there together.
Bonus: Celebrate the goofiness
I was trying to get a photo of just Madie and her sister, Meghan, and then of course, my goofy kid, sister to the groom with the long dark hair, runs up and gets in the picture, so one by one they all follow, and they definitely made for some of the funniest photos and best memories!
For more ideas and locations, or for Senior Pictures for boys or girls, check out my website: Dallas Photographer or follow me on Pinterest Dallas Senior Pictures
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