33 Tips For Taking Beautiful Bridal Portraits

Schedule your portrait sessions around the "golden hour" at sunset. "Any photographer should be able to take good images regardless of the lighting, but if you schedule the photo session when the light is best, you will end up with better pictures," says Tammy Toung from Memoire Studios. (Light is harshest from noon to 1 p.m. so keep that in mind when creating your wedding-day timeline.)

If it's very sunny out, look for shade to stand under and turn your back to the sun to avoid squinting and harsh shadows on your face.