Top 16 Unique Wedding Photo Ideas

If you’re looking to bring some fun and creativity into your wedding, why not start with ideas for your wedding photos? You can scour Pinterest and Instagram for some pretty, crazy, or even edgy ideas. Here are some wedding photo ideas you may want to try.

1. Capture the City

While this sounds generic, if you’re having a city wedding, think of a city that brings magic (like New Orleans or Miami’s lively beach scene). You can interact with the surroundings, bringing a little of the city’s vibe into your wedding photos. The photos can be set around a graffiti wall or during Mardi Gras. Ever had a street jazz band playing in the background of your photo? Well, now you can! Find a way to make the photos look authentic, not staged.

2. Themed Photos

For a fresh perspective, choose fun, relaxed poses instead of stiff ones. Imagine you’re attending a 1930s party or part of a murder mystery in a mansion. What about a circus? You could even have a vintage theme. Think of all the cool costumes you can put together for not only yourself but the guests as well. Get creative, and don’t limit yourself to conventional ideas.

3. Bring Your Pets

Any pet lover knows that pets are part of the family, so why shouldn’t they be part of the wedding photos? Bring your furry friends and plan for all sorts of creative shots. Remember to think ahead if you’re going to involve your pets because pets often have minds of their own!

4. Colorful Smoke Bombs

Want to inject a bit of color into your wedding album? A colorful smoke bomb will give your wedding photographer some colorful options. You can get cool atmospheric shots through the smoke or have a burst of color behind your wedding guests.

5. Moody Black and White Noir Photos

Not interested in traditional wedding photography? Now’s your chance to have your wedding photographer do something different, like capture you in a moody noir-inspired black-and-white style. You can get some stunning shots simply by using minimal lighting and shadows. To add another layer of fun, pretend you’re part of a Hitchcock film and play the leading lady and man.

6. Dance Floor Photos

If you’re all for spontaneity, focus on the dance floor photos. Your wedding album will certainly have everyone laughing. And while it’s great to focus on the couple, have the wedding photographer photograph everyone else, too! Besides preserving moments from your special day, you’ll be able to capture all your guests in candid moments.

7. Closest Friends Portraits

Your closest friends were invited to your wedding for a reason, so why not honor them with professional portraits? Did you know the average guest spends about $600 to attend a wedding? Getting portraits of your closest friends is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for their support.

8. Drone Wedding Photos

If your wedding location is drop-dead gorgeous (think mountains or desert landscapes), you might want to have a drone photographer take some stunning aerial shots of everyone. The setting, a bird’s-eye perspective – think of it. You can get some jaw-dropping couple photos here.

9. Bend the Rules

Remember, this is your wedding, and you get to decide the vision. If you’re a rule breaker, now’s the perfect time to follow your heart. Look at Pinterest to find some creative shots. Or come up with your own creative poses. Look for quirky backgrounds and setups. And don’t be afraid to break from tradition.

10. Intimate Moments

Sometimes, the best photos come from capturing the intimate moments between two people. Whether it’s the subtle exchange of smiles, the brushing of a strand of hair off your forehead, or even the shared inner joke that makes you both erupt in laughter, find a photographer who can bring those moments to life.

11. Capture the Finer Details

The details of a wedding can be gorgeous: the table settings, the floral arrangements, the decor. There’s so much art and creativity that goes into a wedding, it would be a shame not to photograph them. It may even be worth devoting an entire section to these finer details. Years later, these photos will be a reminder of all the hard work that went into planning your wedding day.

12. Couple in Motion Shots

Capturing both of you in motion can add a dynamic touch to your wedding pictures. Whether it’s a twirl or a choreographed dance, a motion shot doesn’t just document your wedding day; it captures a special moment.

13. Be Silly!

Let’s face it: weddings can be incredibly stressful. For a few moments, allow yourselves to be silly and let it all hang out. Get some funny, goofy photos to take the edge off of all the planning. And use this time to laugh together and enjoy the moment.

14. The Bridesmaids

The bridesmaids have probably spent quite a bit on their dresses, hairdos, and makeup, so use this opportunity to photograph them as a group. You can make it traditional, fun, creative, silly, or whimsical. But capture the ladies as a group while they’re all dolled up.

15. Don’t Forget the Guys

The groom will want to capture the men who stood by his side as he walked down the aisle. You can have a themed shoot or something more playful, but don’t miss out on these bonds and all the male energy.

16. Guys and Dolls

Finally, get the bridesmaids and best men into one playful (or traditional) photo. This is the team that helped make your day special, so make sure to get at least one portrait they can look back on.

Now that you have an idea of what kind of photos you’d like, start browsing wedding portfolios and contact wedding photographers whose style you love. If you’re worried about choosing the right one, read our blogs, “Questions to ask a wedding photographer” and “How to choose a wedding photographer.” You’ll get a lot of your questions answered. We even address questions like “How long does it take to get wedding photos back?“

Looking for a Miami-based professional photographer to shoot your wedding photos? Contact Daria Koso to bring your wedding photo ideas to life.