The exchange of vows is often the emotional pinnacle of a wedding day. These minutes are raw, intimate, and deeply persona and photographing them requires both discretion and anticipation.
Before the ceremony, understand the layout: where will each person stand, how will they face, where is the best line of sight without intrusion? Then, during the vows, focus less on perfection and more on presence.
Tears, hand gestures, lip trembles, eye contact these subtle moments unfold fast and often simultaneously. Alternate between close-ups and wider frames to capture both emotion and context. Include hands, tissue passes, parent reactions. This is a shared experience, not just between the couple, but among everyone watching.
Silence your shutter if possible. Step softly. Shoot with intention.
When edited with care, vow images carry a cinematic weight and emotional truth that resonates long after the words are forgotten.
