Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 22 - Feb|Mar 2018 | Page 47

Say CHEESE PHOTOGRAPHY BENN BROWN Blue Sky Photography Your photos will remind you of your big day long after the memories being to fade. I always advise that couples try not to create a list of “must have” photos for the day. Group photos and names are fine, but a detailed list of specific types of photos from the day will ruin the spontaneity of the shoot and make Tip 2 Wear your shoes in! Make sure they are comfortable and you can walk easily in them. If going to the beach, rainforest or other uneven surfaces, consider having a backup pair of flat shoes you can swap for comfort. it rigid and more posed. Trust your photographer. An experienced photographer will know what photos you want to have, and how to get the best from the day. Also remember that every day is different, conditions change and so the photographs will also change slightly too. With that in mind, here are my top tips … Tip 3 The biggest tip we can give you is have fun - when you’re laughing, you’re relaxed, and this will shine through in your photos! Tip 1 Make sure your venue has a wet weather option, even in the dry season, we can still get the occasional rainy week! And if it does rain on your wedding day, don’t worry! It’s just a different set of opportunities. Photographers can do amazing things with rain, puddles and dark stormy clouds. Tip 4 Bring an esky with some nibbles and fluids on your photo shoot. They can occasionally take a long time, and hangry people aren’t good for photos! Issue 22 | 51