if you're one of those people who runs away from a camera, it's time to take a deep breath and get the next tips to rock the wedding photo shoot. The biggest secret is to be yourself, that's the beauty of wedding photos, the more candid they are, the nicer they are. Of course, practicing some poses beforehand also makes a difference. 

FIRST TIP: BEST ANGLE 

Do you know what your best angle is? No? Explore your model side by taking a few shots, selfies, and mirror training to make sure the photos bring out the parts you like the most. When taking photos, listen to the photographer's tips, if you don't feel comfortable looking directly at the camera, look at your partner and smile, after all, these are the photos of your big day! Bonus tip: never leave your arms glued to your body, bend your elbows slightly and leave a space of small centimetres between your arm and body, this makes the posture more harmonious.

THIRD TIP: SPONTANEOUS AND GENUINE

Candid shots are always great craic, but for the best results, it's okay to maintain posture and the forward-looking face that helps with angles. Another tip is to keep the tongue on the roof of the mouth, which helps to avoid the dreaded jowls in the photos.

The wind in Ireland can be a drag to keep your hair and dress down, so the best tip at a typical Irish wedding with strong winds is to check the wind direction and try not to be against it, but do your best to keep your best angle and enjoy the flow.

FOURTH TIP: DON'T RUB YOUR EYES

The tongue on the roof of the mouth technique also helps to hold back tears in those moments when we realize that we are not going to stop crying. It's okay to get emotional, but nobody wants to go out with a crying face in every photo, right?

FIFTH TIP: RELAX

It's common to freeze when we see a camera being pointed at our face, the tip is: Did you notice that the camera is on you? So the photographer saw at that moment a good photo, stay in that situation or expression for a few more seconds, don't remove your face in shame, that way you facilitate the photographer's work, in addition to guaranteeing another beautiful photo for the album.