The wedding
journal.
Thoughtful ideas and practical guides for collecting every side of your wedding story.
May 9, 2026
Wedding Photo Poses for Camera Shy Couples: How to Look Natural When You Hate Being Photographed
Real wedding photo pose tips for camera shy couples — how to relax, what to ask your photographer, and how to look natural even if you cringe at every photo of yourself.
Read the storyMay 9, 2026
What to Do If You Don't Like Your Wedding Photos: An Honest Guide to Fixing It
What to do if you dont like your wedding photos — practical steps for editing, supplementing, reshooting, or accepting whats already there.
Read the storyMay 7, 2026
Wedding Garter Toss Photo Ideas: How to Capture One of the Funniest Moments of the Night
Creative wedding garter toss photo ideas — how to angle the shot, prep your guests, and capture every reaction during one of the funniest moments of the reception.
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How Many Guest Photos to Expect at Your Wedding (And What to Do With Them All)
Realistic numbers on how many guest photos to expect at your wedding based on guest count, plus tips for handling the deluge after the big day.
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Wedding Toast and Speech Photo Tips: How to Capture the Most Emotional Moment of the Night
How to capture wedding toasts and speeches in photos — from photographer positioning to guest angles, plus how to get reaction shots that show the real emotion.
Read the storyMay 6, 2026
Who Owns Wedding Photos? A Couple's Copyright Guide for Pro and Guest Pictures
Confused about who owns wedding photos? A plain-English guide to copyright for both your photographer's gallery and the photos guests took on their phones.
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Courthouse Wedding Photo Ideas: How Guests Can Capture an Intimate City Hall Day
Courthouse wedding photo ideas for the friend or family member playing photographer — practical tips for capturing an intimate city hall ceremony with just a phone.
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What To Do With Extra Wedding Photos That Didn't Make The Album
You have hundreds of wedding photos but only used 80 in the album. Here's what to actually do with the extras instead of letting them die on a hard drive.
Read the storyMay 5, 2026
First Dance Wedding Photo Tips (How to Get Photos You Actually Love)
Practical first dance wedding photo tips for couples and guests — from lighting and angles to capturing the candid reactions that make these photos feel real.
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