Tips for the Perfect Wedding Ring Shot in Sarasota, Florida
Your wedding photographer is responsible for capturing so many important photos on your wedding day. Some of which will be some amazing details shots of your beautiful bling! We’ve come a long way from the traditional ring shots you’ll find in your parents’ wedding album. The traditional shot was either a close up of the hands hovering over the bouquet. Or a simple close up detail shot of the rings on a pillow. Now photographers are pushing the boundaries of creativity and looking for unique ways to showcase the wedding rings.
Talk to your wedding photographer about what kind of images you want of your wedding rings. Instagram is a great place to find some inspiration as well. Sometimes a creative image can take some time to find the right location and lighting, and sometimes you can get lucky with a quick shot using something close at hand. One thing we can guarantee is that your Complete Weddings + Events Sarasota wedding photographer will grab detail shots of your rings on your wedding day. Of all the detail shots this is one of the most important and one of our favorites to capture! These shots have done creatively end up being some of the most cherished detail shots of the day.
We have put together a list of a few tips for the perfect wedding ring shot!
First, find/bring some Great Props
A wedding is a perfect place to find fun, unusual props to show off those beautiful rings. Your photographer will often borrow a few of your accessories or decorations to create a small “set” on which to photograph the rings. Here are some of the most popular props that are used:
- the wedding cake
- fancy shoes
- bouquets and boutonnières
- the wedding dress
- invitations, programs or signs which display the wedding date
- champagne flutes
Feel free to get creative though, if you have a certain hobby, or prop that would reflect your personality bring them and share your idea with your photographer. Your photographer can help you stage a creative backdrop tying into your wedding theme, or you can borrow some ideas from these couples for out-of-the-box ways to display your ring.
Secondly, remember the tiny details are part of a bigger picture
Up-close ring images are the gold standard, but it’s important to remember that the rings are also part of a larger story. They’re part of your love story, wedding day, and future together. Your Photographer can incorporate other meaningful items into your wedding ring photos. They commonly use other jewelry, floral arrangements, elements that have colors that compliment your color scheme and/or architectural details indicative of your venue.
Make sure your bling is ready for it’s close up
In the days leading up to your BEST DAY EVER aka your wedding day, we know that you have a to-do list a mile long. Something worth adding to that list is getting your ring professionally cleaned. There will be several shots where they will be on display, not to mention your guests will want to see you, new bands, as well! And let’s be honest who doesn’t love some extra sparkle?? So it’s with taking the time to make sure your bling looks it’s absolute best!
Our Photography team at Complete Weddings + Events in Sarasota, FL is here to help!
Event and wedding photography combines both art and storytelling techniques to capture significant life moments. Complete Weddings + Events knows the importance photography plays at these special moments. Feel free to contact our team today with any questions you may have! We look forward to helping you get the perfect ring shot!
So whether you’re a bride looking for inspiration for your wedding photos, or you’re simply engagement ring shopping, take in all of these gorgeous ring shots below with this Complete wedding + Events photography collection of wedding rings! Complete Weddings + Events, Sarasota’s leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ services & photo booth rental.
