A mother-of-the groom told me that both she and the bride’s mom were a little disappointed in their children’s wedding pictures. Of course, the couple looks happy and gorgeous and the spirited celebration was effectively captured in photos as friends and family enjoyed the revelry. But there were no pictures of certain key family members such as a grandmother with her grandson and his new wife, a favorite aunt or even a picture of the parents with the bride and groom. Why? The couple had made it very clear to their photographer that they didn’t want any posed shots and preferred a more journalistic, natural approach in their wedding photos. Well, that’s all well and good, but in the years to come neither they nor their parents will have any wedding pictures of some cherished loved ones.

Here’s what I recommend: Set aside some time to take those “posed” photos with your parents, siblings, grandparents and anyone else with whom you’re close. It doesn’t have to take forever. Just map out the shots beforehand with your photographer and give him or her the names of everyone you’d like to include. You should also hand the list over to a trusted bridesmaid or friend so they can consult with the photographer and gather everyone together when it’s time for the photo session. You won’t regret it: Some of the best wedding albums I’ve seen feature posed pictures along with lots of informal shots: It’s fun to see the radiant faces of parents and grandparents proudly standing with the happy couple!

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Posted by Maureen