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Morning After the wedding photo shoot? ย Did you see the controversial article in the Daily Mail last Thursday, all about the rise of the morning after the wedding photos? Well, the idea is sweeping the globe split into two: those who love the idea, and those that hate the idea and very few seem to sit in between. So I wanted to feature the idea and see what you think?
Since the Daily Mail article on the morning after the wedding photo shoot went live there’s been a lot of ‘hoo-haa’ about it all over the internet and almost everyone I talk to is either loving or hating the idea but one particular blog I discovered simply slammed the idea with a load of profanity and ridiculous abuse to those who want to do the morning after the wedding shots and so I was determined to do a piece on it and after contacting Michelle Jonne who was featured in the Daily Mail article, I have those very same photos to show you today. So what’s it all about?
The Morning After The Wedding Photo Shoot
So what’s the Morning after the wedding photo shoot all about? It’s pretty much as it states… the morning after you’ve tied the knot you invite your photographer back to document your first morning as Husband and Wife. In fact, it’s becoming quite popular to document the entire first day as Husband and Wife and I say “hell yeah!!” I love the idea and photographers such as Michelle Jonne are taking the idea and running with it. ย So while some newlyweds are sleeping off their celebrations as Husband and Wife in the cosiness of their sumptuous room, others are inviting Photographers like Michelle back to mark the occasion of the first morning as Husband and Wife.
Some may think the photos are too raunchy, but for who, I ask. ย Yes, maybe for some they were a bit too raunchy for the Daily Mail and I wouldn’t be giving mine to the local newspaper. However, like any photo shoot, the idea of the morning after the wedding photos would be for your own personal viewing: it’s then up to you who you want to share them with after. Look at it this way, women up and down the country are embracing Boudoir shoots pre and post wedding and these are just the same, only they have both of you in the shots! I personally think if you’re up for it it’s an incredibly intimate way to celebrate the occasion and give yourselves something different to remember.
Any photo shoot is all about you, not what’ should be done
And don’t forget, the entire idea behind any photo shoot, whether it be a Trash The Dress, wedding photos, Engagement photos or even a Portrait sessions is to capture YOU on camera. You’re lead by the photographer and encouraged to be yourself, show your personality and enjoy the shoot in whatever creative way you choose so you get to create whatever kind of photo shoot you fancy for the morning after the wedding photos: you can be as romantic or as raunchy as you like. As these photos by Michelle Jonne show, they’re romantic, they’re sensual, they’re beautifully taken and they document a beautiful, intimate occasion for the two of you.
Newly-wed bliss, not raunchy sex scenes
I think they’re fantastic and if I could statuesque myself in shots like that I would! But like anything, if you don’t like it, you simply don’t do it. I just don’t think it’s fair to slam the idea for those who want to capture such an exciting time together. To see more of these kinds of shots and Michelles stunning photos check out her website.
Soย are you up for it? Do you like it or do you hate it? Should more photographers be offering the morning after the wedding photo shoots. And if you’re a photographer, would you do it?
Hey Zarn, really interesting piece. I wouldn’t personally do these shoots, maybe it’s my age ๐ but I applaud those who do because life rushes by so fast, sometimes it’s important to capture it so you can look back and smile more. LP x
I absolutely love these pictures and would definately have them done after out wedding next year, the only problem is my future brother in law is our photographer! Not sure I could pose for these in front of him ๐
Hey Nicola, WOW!! Love that you’d love to do it!!! I have an idea… a great way around your photographer is to book a separate photographer just for the morning after shoot. I’m sure your BIL won’t mind ๐ xx
Love these images and would seriously consider offering this type of shoot for the right clients!
Thanks for sharing this great article ๐
Funny that the Daily Mail thinks these are ‘too raunchy’! I personally think they are just photos of two beautiful people in standardised ‘sexy’ poses, nothing we haven’t seen in FHM before. I don’t think it’s going to be the big thing in wedding(related) photography. I mean, honestly, if nobody had told me that those were supposed to be photos taken on the morning after the wedding night I would have just yawned and moved on.
I do think though that coupley boudoir photos can be quite cute, and I would be well up for it if one of my clients wanted them. I’d try do make them look either very high fashion and cool, or quirky and personal, but I’d try to avoid all those cliched ‘sexy’ poses. It’s about capturing the intimacy, love and chemistry between two people, isn’t it? And not about excessive pouting, buckets full of lace and pretend fornication on the kitchen table.
…and here I pressed return a bit prematurely…
because I also wanted to say that I adore two of the photos you showed for different reasons: the colour one because it’s natural and intimate, and the one in the shower, because it’s different and, frankly, hot! ๐
We absolutely loved the pics in the DM, so was delighted to see that you had wrote a blog on it. We think its absolutely wonderful idea and a wonderful keepsake for just the couple as so much of their day is shared why cant they have something just for them?
Wow what a fantastic idea. As a photographer I think the morning after shoot has endless possibilities and for the more shy brides why not get out and do something fun together and document the day. Time is so limited on the wedding day to get the bride and groom together and it is hard for them to relax. I have endless ideas running around in my ahead right now thank you, thank you, thank you for writing this blog OMG so excited now need to ran and find a bride and groom.
Hey Mark,
Thanks for your comment! I LOVE you’re excitement and enthusiasm. If you do get a Bride and Groom to do it, get in touch, I’d love to post it up. I love it when you inspire people – you’ve made my day and good luck with it. Zarn x
Who cares what The daily mail thinks ๐ ?
Love the idea, it’s like a fresh boudoir couple shoot. They will be so much more relax after the stress/excitement of the wedding day. Will start to offer those too. Thanks for the news Zarn…x
I LOVE the idea, and have launched my own version of it, I call it my “Limited Collection” shoot for couples.
I have a slightly softer take on it as a genre, less raunchy but still much more intimate and intense.
It’s not for everyone, and many would hate the idea, but there are couples out there who want to be braver and record other aspects of the relationship to the cutesy romance of the wedding day.
You can see my take on it here
http://blog.cathepplephotography.com/2011/11/the-limited-collection-a-smouldering-couples-shoot-for-people-in-love/