HOW TO GET THE BEST CONFETTI PHOTO? A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER'S TOP TIPS
Most couples want that iconic confetti photo in their wedding album. It's a joyful candid moment with lots of colour and movement. Here are some top tips for achieving the perfect photo from a wedding photographer's perspective.
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WHICH CONFETTI SHOULD WE USE?
There are many types of confetti, but which should you use? Large, lightweight and colourful confetti is the best option for maximum impact - you want your confetti to flutter down more slowly and show up well in the photos.
Fresh petals
While fresh petals are beautiful, they are an expensive option and because of their weight they fall to the ground quickly, rather than fluttering gently down, meaning the moment won't last very long. Though some venues only allow this type of confetti, leaving you no choice.
Dried flower petals
Dried petals are a great natural option which most venues will allow and are a very popular choice. The bigger and brighter the better for maximum impact in your confetti photos. Smaller petals may get lost in the background of your images. I would also avoid choosing dried lavender for this reason. While it is a lovely and fragrant natural choice, it is heavy, so falls to the ground quickly, and is so tiny it won't show up well in your photos.
Opt for larger petals which will fall more slowly and will therefore show up better in the photos.
Biodegradable paper confetti
You can buy this in a huge variety of colours and shapes - the bigger the better. It's very lightweight and flutters around wonderfully, creating a stunning effect.
You could choose multicoloured confetti, or stick to one colour theme. You can also achieve some great results with white confetti.
Other options
Please try not to use artificial or plastic confetti, which isn't good for the environment or wildlife.
You could also go for confetti cannons or use bubbles instead, or you could even opt not to have confetti at all. Perhaps you'll choose an increasingly popular sparkler exit when darkness falls instead.
Best confetti photo - my verdict
My choice would be brightly coloured biodegradable paper confetti or a mixture of paper and dried petals. Whichever option you go for, make sure you have lots and lots of it for the best confetti photos!
WHERE TO HAVE YOUR CONFETTI MOMENT
Do check with your venue if they allow confetti, and which types they allow. Some venues only allow natural petals. Some have rules about where you can throw confetti - usually outside, though a few only allow confetti inside where it can be easily swept up afterwards.
Often your wedding venue will have their own ideas about the confetti moment and will organise the guests according to their own rules or schedule for the day. It is usually straight after the ceremony with the guests gathered outside as you make your grand exit as newlyweds.
General advice for your confetti photos
Background
Try to think about what will be in the background of your confetti photo. Contrast is important, for example white confetti won't show up so well against a white wall. Smaller confetti types may get lost against a busy background of trees or flowers.
The Sun
Try to avoid having your confetti moment facing the sun - Direct sunlight creates harsh shadows and will more than likely make you and your guests squint. This can be a tricky one to plan for - especially if you have your confetti moment upon leaving the ceremony through a south-facing door, but it's worth thinking about if at all possible.
Smile for the camera
While the confetti moment is a joyous candid one where your photographer can capture some lovely natural reactions, it is worth trying to remember to look ahead rather than down at the ground, so we can see those smiles. I know this is easier said than done when you're being pelted with confetti though!
Remind your guests to throw their confetti upwards over your heads so it can flutter down around you, rather than aiming it straight at your head!
Buy lots!
You can't have too much confetti! Make sure you've bought loads of confetti for your guests to use for the best confetti photos. I usually get the guests to line up either side and throw confetti as you walk.
If there's extra confetti, your guests can all gather round and throw some more while you share a kiss. This photo is usually very impactful with lots of confetti thrown at once.
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