Creative Night Wedding and Milky Way Photography
Nighttime wedding photos are some of the most beautiful, creative, unique, and memorable images you’ll get all night. Taking 30 extra minutes for nighttime wedding photos means a whole new set of unique, creative shots to love forever.
Why Invest in Nighttime Wedding Photos?
You’ve had a long day of celebrating with family and friends, or a long day of driving, hiking, and eloping with your significant other. Now that it’s nighttime, should the photos end? NO! I’m a creative wedding & elopement photographer, and some of my clients’ favorite images from all around the world are the shots I do not just at sunset or golden hour, but night. I plan a few fun photos based on what my clients love to do, and then figure out how to grab some magical images to cap off their celebration.
The Process of Capturing Innovative Night Wedding Photos
Due to the nature of night wedding photos being dark, and external light being the only source, it’s necessary to do a pose and hold still. While I’m more of a candid wedding photographer than posed, this is one time of night when it’s definitely necessary to stand perfectly still. It takes standing still and trial and error for us to get the perfect shot.
Essential Tools and Requirements
There are a few tools that make my nighttime shots extra awesome, and a tripod, a spotter, and a couple willing to hold still is what’s typically needed:
- A couple who WANTS them: I will never force my couples to do any photos they don’t want!
- A few layers: Nighttime can be cold almost everywhere, even in summer, so having a shawl is particularly smart.
- A tripod and tools: I almost always have my kit and lighting so that I can run around and set up these shots. It’s extra handy for me to have my second photographer or assistant nearby.
- Patience: They take far more practice than it may appear, even if it only takes 10 minutes out of your wedding!
Creative Themes and Milky Way Shots
As a creative wedding photographer, I always have a special toolkit handy, which includes everything from light attachments to filters and matches. Sometimes we spin fire. Sometimes I run around with my light saber. Occasionally I use smoke bombs. And sometimes I use Christmas lights! I love to give my clients the most wacky, fun, amazing experience possible so that they can have photos that are different from the usual.
Nighttime wedding photos don’t always need tools or props. Capturing Milky Way wedding photos is perfect for adventurous couples who elope, and I adore taking them. For your wedding shots with the Milky Way, it’s best to be away from light, near the equator, and around summertime. This gives you the best chance of having those stars truly pop.
Night Photography Experience Overview
| Location | Creative Style | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, New York | Warrior Wedding | Custom armor and smoke bombs |
| Morocco | Under the Stars | Hiking in the desert |
| Big Island, Hawaii | Milky Way | Driving up a volcano, very cold temperatures |
Whether it is aurora borealis wedding photos or something with Star Wars light sabres, I want to create the most amazing, one-of-a-kind images for you! Why have typical wedding photos when you can have images like these?!