Ibiza Wedding Photography Made Easy…

Do you enjoy posing? I bet I can guess the answer to that!
Hands down THE sentence I hear most from couples is ‘we’re not really very posey’ or ‘we’re not really camera people.’ This is often whispered to me at the end of our wedding meeting along with a bit of a grimace!

First up don’t worry 🙂 Hardly anyone feels accustomed to being in front of a camera. A few seconds at a time for a quick snap or selfie is the limit for most of us. That’s where your photographer comes in. I’ve been an Ibiza Wedding Photographer for over 10 years and love to put you at your ease. When couples tell me things like ‘we really enjoyed that’ or ‘that was actually good fun.’ I love it, to me that’s job done!

So to put your mind at rest I’m going to share with you my best wedding photography tips to ensure you have a stress free experience and get the photos you’ll love.

My top 7 Ibiza Wedding Photography Tips:

1. Shake it out and relax.
2. Enlist the helpers
3. Breathe and let your face be natural.
4. Don’t stop moving
5. Stay flexible, keep those shoulders down
6. Take a moment
7. Feel the love!

1. Shake it out.
The best photos always happen when you’re relaxed. Think of those happy holiday pictures with friends. So the first thing to do is have a little shake. Release the tension and feel more at ease. Does this look silly? It does but don’t worry it helps me too so we can all look mad together!

2. Enlist the helper(s)
When we meet before the day itself, one thing we’ll discuss are helpers. Now this may seem slightly odd having to engage your bridesmaids or friends to help you with your clothes but trust me it really works. Not only does this mean your dress/veil/hair are always perfect, but having people you know and feel comfortable with helps make you relax and laugh. This is turn is great for me!

3. Breath and be Natural.
Focus on your breathing and don’t make too much effort with your faces. Natural and neutral can look so good. Be yourself!

4. Don’t stop moving.
If you’re moving, then you’re creating photos. Whether it’s swooshing the veil. Looking at the rings together. Doing different things with your hands. It’s all good and saves you from feeling like you’re stuck. I love directing these moments. But believe it or not, you’ll soon get the hang of it and will create tons of great moments yourselves.

5. Stay flexible.
It’s amazing how quickly the stiff shoulders can set in. Keep them low and keep your arms with a slight bend. That goes for your body too! Dropping your weight to one side with relaxed arms can change an ok image to one with wow.

6. Take a moment.
It’s your day and you’re in Ibiza! The best place in the world to get married. So I often back away and just let you be. Take in the surroundings, sit for a moment, talk and laugh. These photos will look amazing afterwards.

7. Feel the love.
Be close and tell each other how in love you are. Looking into each other’s eyes may sound cheesy but try it and I bet you’ll get the best smile back! This by the way is also a great photo!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my Ibiza Wedding Photography Tips and that it’s put you more at ease when thinking about your Special Day!

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Ibiza Wedding Venue Questions. The Things You Need to Know…

Firstly congratulations! If you’re reading this, then you’ve got engaged and you’re thinking of getting married in Ibiza. With that choice I already know you have impeccable taste!  One of the first things, if not the very first thing to book is your venue. This choice should reflect you and your personalities and also be amazing for your guests. So not much to ask then! Ibiza is bursting with beautiful wedding venues. Beaches, Clifftops, Gardens, Villas, there’s something for every couple. But how do you choose which one is best for you? And especially when you’re so far away? These are my top 10 things to bear in mind when making your choices, whether your’re here visiting in person or deciding online. No matter what type of wedding you’re dreaming of these are the things you must know…

The Ibiza Wedding Venue Questions to consider…

Location 

Not only does your Ibiza Wedding Venue need to wow you, but you also need to find it! From personal experience there are a fair amount of places which although amazing require lots of map work and sturdy vehicles to get to them. If you are visiting in person (which I recommend) then you should time how long it takes to arrive at each potential venue. Was it difficult to find? Remember your guests will not arrive prepared for a cross-country hike! 

Flexibility

Not surprising to see this one move up the list! It’s an essential that’s super important at the moment and going forward. Should you be unable, or indeed uncomfortable about travelling once your date comes around what policy does your venue have in place? It’s important to ask and have clear exactly how many times you can postpone, what the terms are regarding this, and how soon before the day you can do this. Will there be a fee or will you lose a deposit already paid. Ibiza’s most popular and professional venues will have no problem helping you with these queries.

Hygiene & Safety

We’re all very aware of new levels of cleanliness and hygiene and your Ibiza Wedding Venue is no exception. Important questions to ask are what protocols will be in place for guests on arrival, what can they expect and how will things play out during the day. A quick scan around should tell everything you need to know but there’s no harm asking and having things clear.

Transport Options

No matter how tempted you are to ‘just let everyone get taxis’, it’s never a good idea. Ibiza has a notoriously unreliable taxi system which can’t be pre-booked. This often results in late arrivals delaying the ceremony and a large number of people stranded at the end of the night. Not good. Therefore your Ibiza wedding venue needs to be accesible by coach or at least mini bus. All professional venues & planners will have excellent transport contacts and be able to easily arrange for you and your group to arrive and leave with zero hassle.

Accessibility

It’s likely you’ll have a mixture of families and older guests at your Ibiza Wedding. Will they be able to move easily around the venue? Is it safe? Whilst a cliff-side stunner might be your dream, would your guests with children feel the same?
Make sure you check where each part of the day will take place and how guests will move between each area. 

Ceremony Area

Where is this? Is there shade and will it be peaceful when your ceremony takes place? Some Ibiza Wedding Venues are next to big hotels which can get very lively of an evening. Your viewing might take place in the morning so you may miss how noisy things can get for your ceremony and reception. Be sure to ask about this. 

Photo Opportunities

Exclusivity

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and that it’s answered your Ibiza Wedding Venue Questions. If you’re planning an Ibiza Wedding and you’re not sure where to begin then I’m always happy to have a chat. You can mail me at info@ibizaphotography.com or call/whatsapp +34 699814666

Anne xx

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