Finding out the best pre-wedding photography portfolio is a vital prerequisite before your big day. In spite of experience and prior good reviews, some photographers may just not be able to meet your expectations. Here are some reasons why a pre-wedding photo shoot is a good idea.

Familiarity
Pre-wedding shoots help you to get an idea of the photographer’s strengths and understand their style. It’s a risk-free take on what you want or might expect on your wedding day. You also get to go through the pictures afterward and if something is amiss, you can discuss the same with your photographer.

Eliminate jitters
You’re expected to look your best, smile and be radiant, not something that’s possible unless you can be completely at ease with your photographer. Pre-wedding shoots help you to relax and go through an easier photographic process, which makes you prepared for the D-Day.

Create an album
Instead of filling your wedding album with snapshots of your marriage ceremony, use your pre-wedding photographer as an opportunity to add some difference by creating a theme for your album.

Make a guestbook
Leave a personalized guestbook with your pre-wedding photography album for them to sign on or leave wedding wishes on. It’s a great way to cherish some memories for a lifetime.

Personalized wedding cards
Pick out the best pre-wedding photographs and have those added to your wedding invitations. Guests will love the personalized stamp on their invites.

Use the photos as a slideshow
If you want to share a special message on your wedding day, or maybe surprise your spouse with memories you built together. Alternatively, you may ask a friend or relative to create a special slideshow to be played during the reception party, while you make a toast to your spouse.

Frame them
You can use your pre-wedding photos as wall art, or place them around your home and give your home décor a photographic twist.

At the end of the day, the idea behind finding someone to undertake the pre-wedding photography project is as important as arranging the actual wedding. Not only must your chosen photographer be able to capture the best of you, but you should also be able to understand how he’s planning to style you.