Couple sharing a romantic moment during a Save the Date photography session in Mexico, captured by Jesús Amaya Weddings

GUIDE

~ 3 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TERMS EVERY BRIDE SHOULD KNOW ~

Written and photographed by Jesús Amaya

Hello Bride, I hope you’re doing beautifully and that your wedding planning journey is going wonderfully. If you’re just starting to plan your wedding and feeling a little overwhelmed, here are 3 essential wedding photography terms you should know to help you better understand the process when choosing your photographer.

If you’re more of a visual learner, you can click HERE and watch the video I’ve prepared for you, without having to read.

Wedding photography terms including Save the Date, Couple Portrait Session, and Trash the Dress explained by Jesús Amaya Weddings

~ SAVE THE DATE / ENGAGEMENT SESSION ~

WANT TO SHARE THE NEWS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND HAVE THEM SAVE THE DATE FOR YOUR WEDDING?

This is the perfect session for fun, elegant, and stylish photographs while sharing an intimate moment with your partner. You’ll create memories to cherish for years to come and overcome any “fear of the camera.”

If you’re lucky enough to have your Save the Date session with the same photographer who will capture your wedding day, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with them and become comfortable with their approach. It’s a chance to let go of any camera shyness, understand their creative process, and discover whether they are the right person to make you feel comfortable while accompanying you on one of the most important days of your lives. And above all, it’s the perfect moment to share your big news with the people closest to you.

~ COUPLE PORTRAIT SESSION ~

There is no date to announce, nor a day AFTER...

Only a celebration of LOVE, connection, and LIFE itself.

An intimate moment where we capture genuine gestures, natural expressions, and that unforgettable ear-to-ear smile that reveals everything. It can be as fun or as serious as you want it to be; in the end, what truly matters are the memories we preserve in one hour of the present... for all the years of the future.

There is always a good time to remind ourselves how fortunate and blessed we are, and to preserve an honest record of the present.

~ TRASH THE DRESS ~

If you are a couple who chooses to go beyond tradition, this is your opportunity to break away from conventional wedding photography. (This type of session is usually photographed days or even months after the wedding day).

A SESSION WHERE THE GOAL IS NOT TO DESTROY THE DRESS, BUT TO CREATE ART.

Explore more creative and daring photographs in unique locations where the dress is no longer something to worry about. YOU PAID TOO MUCH FOR THAT DRESS! WHY PUT IT BACK IN THE BOX SO SOON?

This can also be a fun alternative for couples who didn’t have enough time for a meaningful portrait session on their wedding day, or even for those who had an intimate ceremony and still wanted to preserve more memories for the future.

With no timeline to follow, no rush, and all the time in the world, this is the perfect option to create unforgettable memories while wearing your wedding attire.