Why should you add sunset portraits to your wedding timeline? There is so much to love about the wedding day, but from a photography perspective, one of the most magical moments is at sunset. We always enjoy being able to take 10-15 minutes to sneak away with the couple during the reception to get a few sunset portraits. Honestly, when a couple specifically requests sunset portrait time, it makes us all giddy! Here are just a few reasons why we recommend every couple should plan to take some time for this incredible portrait opportunity on the wedding day!
1. Amazing Lighting
Sunset portraits are often some of couple’s most favorite portraits from the entire day. With the amazing glowy lighting, it’s not hard to see why these portraits are often chosen for wall art and album covers!
2. No More Wedding Day Stress
Often, couples feel overwhelmed and a bit stressed throughout the wedding day. Whether it’s nerves or something that didn’t quite go as planned, earlier portraits throughout the day may reflect those emotions. After the ceremony, eating a good meal, and kicking off the party – a lot of couples find themselves much more relaxed and more comfortable in front of the camera.
3. A Moment Together
One of the absolute best things about sunset portraits is that it’s one of the first moments the couple has to soak up the day and enjoy a few minutes to just focus on each other before partying the night away with their guests. It’s nice to be able to just be with your partner (well, and a photographer) to get a few portraits and take a break from being closely observed by a room full of people.
4. But Be Flexible
Unfortunately, there’s one little hiccup about sunsets: they’re unpredictable! Sometimes, the best light can’t be planned, so be flexible and trust your photographer to assess on the fly, depending on whatever the sunset is choosing to do that evening!
5. Golden Hour vs. Blue Hour
Technology allows your photographer to know what time sunset will be every evening. So know what type of sunset portraits you want! Golden hour is the hour before sunset, and the blue hour is the hour after sunset. If you have a preference between the two for your portraits, talk to your photographer beforehand so they can help plan your timeline accordingly.
5. Bad Weather? No Worries!
Bad weather on your wedding day? Don’t be bummed! When it’s raining or overcast, a little off-camera lighting turns those dark skies into moody magic!
We hope this insight has you falling in love with sunset portraits and adding them to your must-have photos list! If you have any questions about working sunset portraits into your timeline, talk to your photographer to determine the best timing that won’t interrupt your reception plans! I hope this blog was helpful in sharing why should you add sunset portraits to your wedding timeline!
