How to get the perfect confetti picture: Scottish wedding photographers share their top tips
How to get the perfect confetti picture: Scottish wedding photographers share their top tips
It’s arguably the most fun shot you’ll take on your big day, and that’s why we love them! Some of our favourite Scottish photographers show us their favourite confetti pics and share their top tricks for super snaps
Lewis MacMichael Photography (above)
“I chat to couples before and let them know that although their natural reaction will be to flinch, they should try not to. Then, I speak to guests and remind them to throw the confetti up, not at the couple – and to make lots of noise (it’s a bit weird when it’s quiet!). I make sure my camera is in tracking mode, lock on to the couple, and then walk backwards through the guests to get the best shot.”
“Order twice as much confetti as you think you’ll need: around two fistfuls per guest works best,” advises the company’s Gary Thermo. “Also, opt for biodegradable paper over petal options. I ask the couple to walk slowly and smile. We see some couples who look like they’re going into a war zone and keep their eyes shut! Most importantly, they should lean into the madness!”
“To get the perfect shot, I organise the guests in two lines. Once everyone has confetti, I ask the couple to hold hands and walk towards the camera and try to keep their heads up. I also ask them to stop and have a kiss halfway along. Even if the ceremony is outdoors, I prefer to do the confetti shots as an organised line up. When the couple are walking up the aisle at the end of the ceremony, the guests seated away from the aisle are generally too far away to throw their confetti on the couple.”