Wedding Photography: 8 Best Bride Prep Photos

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Bride prep is a very important part of your wedding days. So let's go over all things photographing a bride at the start of the day. These wedding photography tips will help you take amazing photos at your next wedding and grow your wedding photography business. Who else loves bride + groom prep sections of a wedding day?
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Intro 0:00
Flatlays 0:27
Wedding Dress 2:24
Bridesmaids Robes 3:50
Getting into Dress 5:22
Putting on Jewelry 6:39
Squarespace 7:31
Putting on Garter 8:14
Putting on Shoes 8:57
Letter Reading/Gift Exchange 9:28
Ending 10:36
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@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite photo to take during bride prep?

@bshack0 2 жыл бұрын

I love getting those side mirror shots. That's money.

@venom0237 2 жыл бұрын

I love when make up is done, and asking them to spray something around the bride. Catching that mist in the air and your bride feeling themselves looks so damn good. Great insight as usual, your channel is a God send, and a blessing for representation. Thank you so much again John!

@royaltykidstv 2 жыл бұрын

@@bshack0 I will soon start my own photography business, I’m thinking mirror shots while they put their earrings on, and have a black and white option of that shot 🔥

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@bshack0 There's nothing like a good mirror shot. I generally don't take them but I do the occassioinally.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@venom0237 Makeup shots really are fun. I wish I had more control over them. I usually find them to have too much going on and the makeup artists usually don't pick a spot that's good for photos.

@thetruth6444 2 жыл бұрын

that city dress shot is sick.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

That was hands down one of my favorite dress shots. I miss living in NYC.

@nuvainboots 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I want to destress, I watch your wedding videos. Thanks for the great content, John!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

that's awesome to hear haha, thanks!

@colincowx5749 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John. I discovered you about a month ago and I've not stopped consuming your content. I've even decided to switch to the Fuji system because I just wasn't enjoying taking photos and lifting weights at the same time mannnnnnn. I got them skinny arms! Anyway just wanted to show some love and I hope Fuji buy you a house or something because you done brainwashed me hahah!

@TaylorPettitt 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to see a groom prep video!! I'm working as a second photographer for the first time at my cousin's wedding in a couple weeks, and I'm in charge of the groom prep so I know I can use all the tips I can get! (fantastic video btw!)

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. I'll try to get that one out soon for you!

@letitiabruintjies 2 жыл бұрын

@@jbivphotography ooooh I'm looking forward to that as well

@patrickwest9049 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips and info. Thank you

@FranciscoAlvarezTV Жыл бұрын

Damn man. I’m a Canon shooter but those Fuji colors look delicious. Thanks for the video, homeskillet.

@codymckinney4934 6 ай бұрын

I'll tell you why flat lays are important. Did a wedding last week. I got there 1 hour early.. told the groom let me get the stuff for the flat lay.. and, he left his stuff at the hotel. Shoes and cufflinks. Glad I said something lol😂

@jbivphotography 6 ай бұрын

LOL! That's very true. It at least makes them remember to bring their stuff with them.

@jacquiland6467 Жыл бұрын

Hi John, thankyou for an awesome layout of what photos are important for a wedding prep. My niece is getting married next weekend and she's asked me to do the wedding prep photos. I've only done a few before and your great video has helped me put my plan together. Now I can make a list to check off and hopefully get all those important images.😊

@melissaysitall7703 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed. My first solo wedding this weekend and I’m so excited but nervous! It’s a bit of a time crunch timeline so grateful to make a plan and go with it 🙌🏽 thank you for the great content!!

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

YESSS! I'm glad this helped! You're going to do awesome!! 👏👏

@law32O8 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing advice! Stunning stunning captures!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@spud1300 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thanks so much!

@Kitt5150 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, just wanted to say thanks for your great videos. I learn tons. Very real world and very helpful. Thanks again.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you found this information helpful.

@cristianarias2062 2 жыл бұрын

hey John thank you so much for your great advices, love the way you explained everything, I would like. a video about your Lightroom presets.

@sarahboudreau8901 Жыл бұрын

This is so, so helpful! Thank you for sharing these! I have my first formal wedding in November and will definitely keep these tips in mind!

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@matthewcummings367 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video John. Thank you!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jerianlewis1708 2 жыл бұрын

This is video is so helpful.... really on point

@jailongco 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video man! Keen to dive into more of your vids 🔥

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! All sorts of amazing stuff on the channel.

@vincealonzophotoco5500 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! More to come.

@royaltykidstv 2 жыл бұрын

The best in the game 🙌🏽

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

@domwall3781 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much John for your videos, thanks to you and all your good advice I am improving from marriage to marriage! hello from France

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏 That's great to hear!

@RonMahabir 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video…very informative to me

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@9rider11 2 жыл бұрын

So many details. I learned a lot. Thanks!!!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you learned from this. Thanks for watching!

@photographybyliamanderson1659 2 жыл бұрын

the part about moving someone to a clean location is something I've never really done but exciting to implementing it at my next wedding.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it works well for you, it's a game changer

@ANOXanubis 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100K!!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👏👏👏👏👏

@user-oi1eb9uo8c Жыл бұрын

Nice, helpful video. Deffo worth a sub. Thanks

@emmaramskill7798 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful tips. Thank you.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ChristopheZ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your previous video, I bought a Flat Lay from the company that you recommended!!! I love it!!!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! They really are amazing. I'm a huge fan.

@DonovanLee Жыл бұрын

You take great photos bro

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@heatherstringer7722 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips ..thank you.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wendellglo6303 2 жыл бұрын

please post more lol i really love your videos

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're loving the content! More to come always. 👍

@AumuniquePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@chumaakuchie1634 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you! Bless up 👊🏾

@jbivphotography 3 ай бұрын

Any time!

@GrandEpicPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

@sudhan558 2 жыл бұрын

you are great! i like your style, work flow because of you i switch to fujifilm, love the system.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yess Fuji!

@networkege 10 ай бұрын

super videos and wedding videos .thank you very much :)

@jbivphotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. it's good to hear my content is helping folks out.

@derciocossa3950 Жыл бұрын

Amazing brother

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@kcool1128 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@ShawnLPorterPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Good information!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-co8jz6qj9l 10 ай бұрын

very very good videos and quality information thank you . I hope to continue. bye

@jbivphotography 10 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@zanycaguioa2631 2 жыл бұрын

Make v for the groom as well..👏👏👏👍👍

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up making one. make sure to check it out here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gc1_eLunl9e7iXk.html

@neverforgetyou8584 Жыл бұрын

Hello,im from malaysia,i really get lot of importent information from this video!!...my first wedding photography coming soon,and i try to look for something about what do i need to prepared and what sould i do for the first and important shoot...thank God i found this❤️❤️👏👏👏....wish me luck for my first wed shoot soon💪📸🤗..tq sooo much!

@GlenroyAlexRobertsSr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like this one, also do a Goom Prep. Thanks...

@TANZANIAFILMMAKINGTV 2 жыл бұрын

thx

@sithiralandage5269 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ♥️

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@giovannybanuelos6604 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that. Just trying my best.

@user-do1bk7hj5m 11 ай бұрын

thank u

@jbivphotography 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@kerwynwilson 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a groom prep video. 🙋🏾‍♂️

@sedona3player Жыл бұрын

LOVE your videos. Quick q, when you say you show up early for dress and flat lay photos, do you charge for that extra time? I've been needing at least 30min to set up the flat lay, but don't feel right showing up early if I am not getting paid for my time. I've started telling couples they need to build that extra time into their timeline, but curious how others do it! also tip to other photogs: ask the bride who will help her put on her dress. I've had lots of brides whose moms have passed or aren't in their lives, so I try not to assume mom will be there and accidentally bring up painful memories!

@sudhan558 2 жыл бұрын

i like the most bride and her mom prep phots

@samchuks9299 2 жыл бұрын

Superb, very helpful. Please, how do you handle the White Balance setting in different lighting situations during these shoots? Thanks

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I generally shoot everything in auto white balance and don't have too much trouble. If the white balance is really bad then I'll shoot in kelvin to make sure everything stays the same.

@praiseayodeji8701 2 жыл бұрын

what questions should a wedding photographer ask the intending couple

@dimpap1370 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual!!! I wanted to ask you if you used any flash for the photos in the video.

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I think there were only 2 photos out of all of them where flash was used.

@AdrianLobodzinski Жыл бұрын

3:20 Did you stack focus on this one? Such an amazing photo!

@klenamglover2057 2 жыл бұрын

Hello John, so do you tell the couple the type of pictures you’d give them

@amirballardsr 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John! Do you check out the venue prior to the day of the wedding? And do you then determine where you’ll take certain shots of the day based upon that “recon?”

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I usually don't. I like the excitement of a new location and figuring things out as they happen. So generally I just show up a little early and take a quick look and already know what areas I want to use. Many people recommend going to the venue prior but the reason I don't like that is because the lighting will never be the same. So you're really not gaining too much other than knowing where things are. I ALWAYS base my photos and locations off of the light and nothing else. Not the "oh this would be a good location". If the lighting bad it doesn't matter how dope an area looks, it's not good for a photo.

@pauldiazphotography894 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Did we give you enough “likes” for a “groom prep” video??

@michaelfreeman8814 2 жыл бұрын

Just checked out Chasing Stone Flat Lay backdrops, thank for the lead! For size reference, are you using their standard or petite in this video? Loved the follow-up groom shots, also!

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased their standard size boards. I think the petite ones are new. I know they just release a couple of new products.

@michaelfreeman8814 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@christopherrodriguez7223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips John definitely appreciate it. How did your video shoot go?

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Went well. I might have to start doing wedding videography more often!

@christopherrodriguez7223 2 жыл бұрын

@@jbivphotography That’s awesome bud I’m so very happy it went well. You weren’t the videographer with all them lights?!? Hahaha jkjk.

@bensstudios288 2 жыл бұрын

John thanks for the tips....I use same system ,fuji xt3,but it goes back to reset sometimes when I off it and on it ....dont know why...any help

@jasonwrites9186 2 жыл бұрын

Are you using a 50mm for your flat lays? Thanks for all your awesome vids! :) xoxo

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I use my 23 for the wide shots (35 equivalent) and then my 35 (50 equivalent) for close ups of the flat lays.

@traceegadson7969 Жыл бұрын

How do you right your own timeline? I always seem to be fighting with the planner over the timeline because they never want to be flexible with the time needed.

@ImethPerera1 Жыл бұрын

❤

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

I hope this was helpful!

@traceegadson7969 Жыл бұрын

How do you figure out the time that you show up to do a flat lay based on the actual time they've booked you for? Say it's an 8 hour wedding and you had already agreed to come at 1pm. What time would you come to do the flat lay?

@jotapardophoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, hope you are well! could you remind me please the name of the background enterprise you use? Last giveaway the background was one prize, but I forgot the name... you also share the website but I really can not remember. I appreciate your help.

@jotapardophoto 2 жыл бұрын

I mean the carpet you use for shutting flat lays

@ClaudiaTerr 2 жыл бұрын

Hai, First of all, I love your work and all the video's you post. I learn a lot!! My question is: Do you always use the F wide open? When i watch your Lightroom video's, i only see a change at the iso and the shutter, is that correct?

@jbivphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I do generally shoot wide open. Since I’m on a crop sensor and most of my lenses are f/2 they’re sharp enough for the most part. I could always stop down some but I’m happy with where everything is.

@ClaudiaTerr 2 жыл бұрын

@@jbivphotography thank you for your fast respons. So does that mean that wide open works better with a crop sensor? I have a fullframe camera, but its hard sometimes to get a portret sharp if i use it wide open.

@DkphotographyOrgUk 2 жыл бұрын

As a UK tog, I've never heard about a "flat lay shot",... is this just an American thing or do any UK togs shoot these as well ?? Thanks for the video

@bronaghcannon8349 2 жыл бұрын

Irish photographer here; the trend started in the US but like most things it has made its way across the pond alright! Its mainly higher end photographers or those who are very detail orientated who do them. A lot of the bigger blogs/publications really want detail shots. It's a very Instagram friendly way of shooting details!

@badhabit714 2 жыл бұрын

4:27 😁😁😁

@emilyandrews4232 Жыл бұрын

What if you are stuck with a not so photogenic getting ready venue like a hotel room? My bride will be getting ready in a hotel room and then driving to the wedding venue.

@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын

Hotel rooms can be photogenic. You just have to be very intentional about your photos. I would take the same type of photos and place them close to a window to make sure the light was still nice. Go over to my website www.jbivphotography.com and you should be able to find some examples.

@emilyandrews4232 Жыл бұрын

@@jbivphotography Your work is so good. Your wedding photo galleries literally have a sequence to them that tells the story & the intimacy of the entire day. Every one of those location are just absolutely breathtaking too and you captured it all perfectly. Talk about intentional. Today, I just did my first ever photo shoot regarding a wedding. As opposed to outdoor family portraits that I'm used to. I was Hired by a returning client to capture the "Getting Ready" Portion of the day. There are some photos in the batch that are very disappointing, but there are also SO many beautiful shots as well. I took your advice from one of your videos and though I was nervous and should have taken my time and slowed down at times a little more, I did a lot better than I thought I would. Thanks to your tips! Here's to many more wedding day clients!