Every couple wishes to design an everlasting wedding photo album so that they can relive that day. So, here are a few useful tips for couples who want to do the same for their Indian or Asian wedding in London.
It’s a popular notion that an Indian or Asian wedding is a grand and colourful celebration, one that comes alive with family traditions, sacred rituals, and heartfelt moments. From the intricate mehndi designs to the lavish bridal attire, every element holds profound cultural significance.
One can only wish that every single moment could be captured and curated. While it seems quite a huge idea, one can at least capture the special moments through wedding photos and design an album filled with exclusive photos by stealing some candid ones, crafting new ones in new styles, and of course, by clicking the special occasion ones.
Indian or Asian couples awaiting their exquisite wedding in London get a wonderful chance to capture the vibrancy of oriental weddings in the picturesque London land. But the challenge is to maintain the balance so that you don’t get overwhelmed and overdo things.
To help you out, Shenai Weddings has put together some useful tips that will help you design a timeless and heartwarming wedding photo album that encapsulates the beauty of an Indian or Asian wedding in London.
Capture the Culture
The beauty of an oriental wedding lies in its culture and the best way to capture the culture is to click the intricate details. For example, take pictures of the elaborate mehndi designs.
The bride and the groom can take pictures under the special decorations like the wedding canopy or the exquisite foyer designs. Such photos will bring out the true beauty of an Asian or Indian wedding.
Don’t Miss the Candid Moments
Nothing looks better in the photos than the ones that show spontaneous emotions and that’s why you need to have candid moments for your wedding album. Now candid moments don’t necessarily have to be for the bride and the groom only.
The best candid moments are the ones that the couple share with their loved ones – the bride sharing a good laugh with her father, the groom getting carefree with his sister-in-law, or the weird activities that some relative might be doing or saying.
Having such splendid moments is sure to make your wedding album livelier and more sentimental as well. So do ask your wedding photographer to get those candid shots.
Come Up with Captions
Captions are wonderful ways of adding context to your photos. They also help in narrating the story of your wedding day. You can also use captions to share your personal thoughts and feelings about each photo. You can even add meaningful quotes and wedding vows to give an emotional touch to your album.
You can also add extra embellishments to your photos like quirky stickers, and patterned paper, to give a personal touch to your album. But be careful to do it sparingly, as you want to keep people on the main photos.
Diversify the Look
Most couples end up selecting photos that have the same common elements, the bride and the groom smiling at each other, the bride flaunting her dress in different styles, or the entrance, etc. But to create that captivating album, you need to diversify that look.
Try incorporating photos from different angles. Apart from taking candid shots and perfect poses, try getting some aerial shots of your venue, or the main attractions like the mandap, the dancing stage. or that astounding floral decorations.
Adding such diverse photos will add depth and dimension to your photo album and will make it an all-encompassing one.
Organize Photos in Chronological Order
Another great way to make your wedding album memorable is to tell a cohesive story through it by arranging your photos in chronological order. Start with the flashy signs and the elaborate posters. Then begin with the pre-wedding ceremonies and conclude with the final reception clicks.
However, make sure that there is a smooth transition between the photos so that they won’t look out of place. This will also save you from explaining things to others.
- Showcase the London Backdrop
Not everyone gets the chance of having their dreamy Asian or Indian wedding in London, which is why you need to capture and showcase that London factor in your wedding album. You can do so by incorporating iconic landmarks or scenic backdrops in some of the photographs.
This will not only add more diversity to your album but also serve as a reminder of the unique setting in which the wedding took place.
- Some Additional Tips
Apart from following the tips listed above, you need to take care of some key things to make sure that you get to design your wedding album. Here are those additional tips that will help you to follow through.
- Select the Right Album
The key to having a great album is to get a high-quality wedding photo album. Go for an album with thick, acid-free pages as that will protect your photos from fading and yellowing over time. If you want a more elegant touch, then go for an album with a fabric or hard cover to add a touch of elegance.
- Select the Right Photographer
Another important thing to do is to select a professional photographer with an experience in capturing Indian weddings.
You might want to look for someone who can seamlessly blend the richness of Indian traditions with the contemporary backdrop of London, ensuring that every shot is infused with cultural authenticity.
- Select the right photos
Once you have selected the right album, it's time to start with the photos. This is going to be a tough one as you can feel a little overwhelmed and might want to include all your favourite photos. So, you need to be a little careful and a little mindful here.
Try to include a mix of posed and candid shots while also including some photos of the details of your wedding, such as the flowers, the cake, and the decorations. These details can add a lot of personality and charm to your album.
- Consider Hiring Professional Services
Finally, you need to consider hiring professional album designing services, especially if you are not sure how to design your wedding photo album yourself.
A professional photographer/designer can help you to choose the right photos, arrange them in a creative way, and can help you with the captions too. But most of all, a professional will help you to have it all without overdoing things.
Final Thoughts
Your Indian wedding in London is a momentous occasion, and a wedding photo album is the perfect way to capture every special moment in a way that you can cherish for years to come.
But with so many photos to choose from, and so many different design options available, designing an everlasting wedding photo album of your Indian wedding in London can be a daunting task, but it can also be a rewarding one.
The tips given above will help you create an album that will capture the memories of your special day for years to come.
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