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a collage of wedding photos that will leave you speechless
Capturing the perfect moment is everything to great wedding photography. And as a wedding photographer, it is your duty to photograph powerful and emotional photos that tell compelling stories. Big or small – weddings are intimate events attended by those closest to your couple. So it’s important to take the opportunity and capture special moments like the couple having their first dance, sharing their first kiss, sweet side glances at the altar as they exchange their vows or everyone on the dancefloor! These wedding moments can be fleeting, so to help you prepare your own list of must-have wedding photos, this blog features some wedding moments captured that will leave you speechless by our ShootDotEdit customers. 

5  Wedding Moments Captured That Will Leave You Speechless

a bride in her wedding attire posing with the wedding bouquet (wedding moments captured that will leave you speechless)
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @apollofields


As a wedding photographer, you need to keep an eye out for what is happening at all times so that you can creatively capture wedding moments that will never come by again. Scroll through these beautiful wedding photos that will leave you speechless to get some creative wedding photo shoot ideas.

1. Sealed With A Kiss

a married couple passionately kissing on the beach while the sun sets behind them
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @sarafrance


One of the most important wedding moments is the first kiss and all the kisses that come before and after that! Okay, you might want to give your couple some privacy, but a kissing shot is a must-have. This is a moment full of emotion that you want to make sure to get creative with. Think about your composition and framing when photographing a kiss so you can highlight the love and connection between the couple. You can use a wide-angle lens for close up or photos from a distance but for extra close up, step away and zoom in with a telephoto lens like a 70-200 at 200. The good part about capturing a kiss is that you can take an image right before they kiss and one right after. Those moments are priceless!

Read More: The Ultimate Wedding Photography Shot List For You

2. A Mother-Daughter Moment

the mother of the bride is helping her get ready for the wedding
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @brandiallysephoto


The relationship between a mother and daughter is a special one, and the moments captured between the bride and her mother on the wedding day will be cherished forever. As the bride is getting ready for her big day, her mother is going to be there to support her, love her, and give her those perfect finishing touches before she steps out for the ceremony. From doing last-minute checks to father and daughter first looks, these are all wedding photo ideas with family that you want to make sure to photograph.

3. Laughing Out Loud

the bride and the groom sharing an fun intimate moment under the wedding veil
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @loversoflove


Weddings can get stressful, which is why your couple will really appreciate moments of laughter, especially when they are caught on camera. Keep an eye out for moments when you know your couple will laugh out loud. You can totally ask them to fake it, but you will get genuine laughs during the speeches or the dances or the vows or when you tell them that things are about to get real awkward as you stand with them under the bridal veil to take a picture. So you can either create these wedding moments or simply document them as they unfold. These are some funny wedding photo ideas that you can use and get some great candid wedding photos of the couple. 

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4. Behind-The-Scenes

a little kid is checking out the displayed wedding dress of the bride (wedding moments captured that will leave you speechless)
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @robbmccormickphotography


Your job as a wedding photographer is not only to capture the heart-warming moments during a wedding but also the unseen ones. This could be anything from the bride getting ready to the sweet interactions with the flower girls. These moments captured will help you tell a story of the wedding day and capture all the little details. So, if you’re looking for unique wedding photography ideas, then consider capturing the behind-the-scenes moments. 

Related Read: Wedding Dress Photography Ideas And Tips

5. The Emotional Moments

an image of the emotional bride
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @dianenicolephoto


Weddings are filled with emotions. And you want to make sure that you capture all those happy tears and group hugs. Our tip: Keep your camera ready during the father and daughter dance, when the bride walks down the aisle, or even during the first look. These are all memorable moments that you want to make sure to photograph.

Photo Inspiration By ShootDotEdit Customers

1. Diane Nicole Photography

a bride and a groom sharing an intimate moment within the wedding veil
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @dianenicolephoto

2. Robb McCormick Photography

a bride and the groom kissing on a grand stairwell (Wedding moments captured that will leave you speechless)
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @robbmccormickphotography

3. J Perryman Photography

@jperrymanphotography
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @jperrymanphotography

4. Wild Trail Studio

a wedding couple holding hands on a small pier
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @wild.trail.studio

5. Olson Design Photography

a bride to be checking herself out in the mirror
Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @olsondesignphotography

6. Looyenga Photography

a couple sailing on a boat in a beautiful lake with a beautiful sky Image Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @looyengaphoto

7. Melissa Fe Chapman Photography

a couple standing by a lake holding umbrellas in their wedding attire while its rainingImage Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @melissafechapmanphotography

8. Photography By Orlando

a couple walking down the aisle while the bridal dress trails behind her beautifullyImage Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @photography_by_orlando

9. Sara France Photography

a newly wed couple kissing on the beach in their wedding attire while the bridal veil is being blown by the windImage Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @sarafrance

10. Andres Lopez Films

a aerial shot of a couple kissing in their wedding attire while some buildings are visible behind themImage Credit: ShootDotEdit Customer @andreslopezfilms

Further Read: Light And Airy Wedding Photography Inspiration From ShootDotEdit Customers

These are just some of the wedding moments captured that will leave you speechless. So, if your aim is to take photos that will wow your couple and their family and friends, we’d definitely recommend adding some of the above ideas to your unique wedding photo ideas list! Of course, you can always go beyond these moments and capture photos that are completely unique to your couple, for example, any cultural traditions. Weddings are beautiful, emotional, and unforgettable. And one way to make sure your photos stand out is to capture unique moments that will leave your clients speechless. 

At ShootDotEdit, we are passionate about helping you grow your wedding photography business. A part of how we do that is by lessening your post-production workload with our professional photo editing services. To learn more about how we can help your wedding photography business, check out our pricing plans.


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