As Northwest Arkansas wedding photographers, nothing makes us happier than capturing the candid and authentic moments of the day. However, you also want beautiful pictures on your wedding day. Is there a way to create special & authentic moments through out the day? Here are 4 things you can do to create opportunities to capture authentic moments on your big day.

First Moments

Who do you envision standing in front of you for the first time on your wedding day? This is different for every person. Is it your dad? Your girls? Your mom? Or the love of your life? How will they react when they see you? It’s more than just the dress, although you will look beautiful. Its all the years culminating into one moment! How your dad remembers picking you up when you scraped your knee riding your bike for the first time, or the first time your mom walked you into kindergarten, the first time your best friend met you in 8th grade english class, or the first time you met the love of your life. So much goes through their mind, so many special memories culminating into this one beautiful moment. It makes it so real! Whether its before or after the wedding, these first looks are priceless and catered to you! So who do you want to be the first one to see you? Make sure your photographer knows ahead of time so they can capture those moments in the best possible way.

2. Memorable Exits

This part of the night is so much fun!!! It’s the last moments to gather with your friends and family in a unique way. You don’t even have to leave when it’s over. You can have a faux exit and then keep partying if you want. Whether it’s a sparkler, bubble, lightsaber, helicopter, or soul train exit, it should be something that describes you as a couple, and most of all its FUN! This will lead to some VERY authentic moments.

3. Animal Friends

We don’t deserve our pets. We just don’t! They’re there for our best and worst moments. They’re our emotional support animals. We look forward to seeing them every day. They make us laugh and bring a smile to our face. They’re family, and family should be at the wedding, even if they’re arriving on four paws!!! So if you want to have your fur babies at the wedding bring it on! Those pictures will be treasured for years to come.

4. Intimate Moments

Intimate moments are not scripted. These are the moments we truly love to capture!! The day of the wedding can be very busy, so making time to spend with your family and friends will ensure that you get these special moments captured on camera. Don’t worry about posing for the camera! Its like we’re not even there! Just a fly on the wall. You have the best time and we’ll do the rest.