One of the best parts about wedding photos is that they become your family’s heirlooms. Just imagine your great-grandchildren hanging your photos on their wall. Timelessness in wedding photography is key to making memories that last.

While there are many aspects to a great photo, not all styles stand the test of time. Here are a few ways to keep your photos relevant for years to come:

Using the Timeless-ness of a Natural Landscape

Destination weddings are a great way to best display nature’s beauty, wherever you are however you can still create breathtaking photos that accentuate the natural landscapes.

Whether it be in front of a waterfall, a large green meadow, or even mountain cliffs and trails, you can create photos that will always be remembered.

The stunning imagery naturally contained in your backdrops will only add elegance and grace to your photos.

Many couples have personal experiences in certain places in nature, whether you met on a hike, or grew up close to one another, taking pictures in places that are significant to you will make photos more meaningful and personal to you and your significant other.

Unlike trendy photos in warehouses, in a barn, or in a circus tent, outdoor photos have an enduring appeal.

Choose Your Color Palette Carefully

Color is an excellent way to express emotion, personality and depth in your wedding photos.

Think about color schemes and palettes you want to maintain in your photoshoot and make sure those colors are consistent in your venue and decoration choice.

Blues and greens can feel calm. Yellow can feel playful. Purple can feel luxurious and regal. Reds and oranges are typically more eye-catching and passionate. The color scheme you select can change the feeling of your event and your photos afterward.

However, choosing neutral and realistic colors can help your images stay timeless.

Be mindful in choosing a colorful palette to decorate your wedding that reflects your personality, taste, and dreams. Just remember that more neutral tones may be more timeless than loud, bolder choices.

Whatever your palette choice, make sure to get black and white versions of your favorite images that will be timeless regardless of the real color.

Communicate Timelessness to Your Photographer and Vendors

Take time to review your wedding vendors’ previous experience and samples. Make sure that their creative style matches the timelessness that you want from your photos.

From your cake decorator to wedding dress designer, choosing styles that are enduring will make all the difference in how your wedding will feel. If you choose out-of-the-ordinary decor or cake, make sure to take black and white photos of those as well as colorful ones. The black and white photos may appear more timeless while the colorful one will invoke more memories of your big day.

After selecting your photographer, continue to communicate your expectations for timeless photos. As you build trust and understanding, your photographer will know the feeling you want in your photos and you will have confidence in their ability to deliver the photos of your dreams.

Make sure you get along with your photographer and are comfortable with them. You want the timeless images that are captured on your wedding day to have positive emotions attached.

Don’t be afraid to book an extra hour to ensure you get all the photos you want,both trendy and timeless images alike.

Capture the Memorable Details of the Day

A timeless wedding photo does not have to just include the happy couple. Don’t be afraid to prioritize photographing the important decisions you made during your wedding planning.

Black and white images of bouquets, centerpieces, and invitations make for memorable photos. Your cake, wedding bands, and other subjects are equally as important and permanent in photos.

Close family members, friends, and loved ones should also be tastefully captured. One day, images of them will become treasured keepsakes.

These details make for unique photos that don’t age and will remind you of the beautiful totality of your wedding.

By following these easy steps, you can create moments during your wedding that will be remembered throughout time. By using the natural landscape, keeping your colors more natural and subtle, trusting in your photographer, and focusing on other details, you will be able to create pictures you and generations to come will cherish.