If you’ve taken a peek at our portfolio or scrolled through our Instagram account, you’ve probably noticed nighttime wedding portraits. In fact, we have a whole page dedicated to wedding night and low-light portraits. 

While daytime wedding photos have their own unique charm, nighttime photography holds a certain kind of magic. The evening light brings a different ambiance and creates a different mood, giving us the kind of dramatic images that just aren’t possible during the sunlit hours. 

If you’re looking for more reasons to include nighttime wedding photography in your collection, here are five.

Dramatic Lighting

It’s hard to say if any benefit is better than the rest. But if we had to pick one, it would have to be that nighttime photography allows us to get creative by using dramatic lighting. 

In the daytime, photos are usually taken in bright, natural light. It is appealing, no doubt, but lacks the depth and moodiness that night provides. At night, there’s a contrast between the light and dark that creates a truly stunning effect, particularly when we combine it with creative lighting techniques like backlighting or spotlighting. These techniques add dimension to your photos, giving them a more dynamic and visually interesting look.

But if soft and romantic is what you’re after, we can also use string lights or candlelight to add a little sparkle. 

Transformed Backdrops

Nighttime photography allows you to have a versatile gallery with multiple backdrops without booking multiple venues. These include cityscapes, illuminated landmarks, and the twinkling lights of the reception venue. 

We also love how the dark sky serves as a beautiful canvas. Whether dotted with stars, snow, rain, or completely blank, it’s always a stunning backdrop for couples’ portraits.

And don’t feel limited by the outdoors. We can head indoors and capture low-light photos in areas that are also transformed from day to night. You might be surprised at how different the wallpaper of your venue looks in low-light conditions!

Variety 

And speaking of diversity, nighttime photography adds variety to your photo collection. On the one hand, you’ll have the pretty, emotional daytime portraits. And on the other hand, you’ll have a set of edgier, dramatic nighttime photos. It’s two different vibes, all on the same day. 

Creative Composition

With controlled lighting and the night sky as your background, we can create unique images that showcase your love and connection in an extraordinary way.

Whether it’s a romantic silhouette in the rain or a dramatic portrait with fireworks abov, we love working with the elements and adding artistic touches to elevate your photos.

We can also use different techniques, like long exposures or light painting, to create one-of-a-kind images that showcase the beauty of the night – and your love.

Emphasis on the Details

Your wedding day photos will include details like your bouquet and dress. But what do these special items look like under low light? Magnificent, we guarantee. 

Whatever you want photographed, we can take it outdoors and capture the beauty beneath the moon, and/or we can stay inside and highlight the details using low-light techniques. Either way, you’ll have stunning photos that reflect your individual style and personality.

Naturally, who you hire to take your nighttime photographs will make a difference in the quality you receive. You want to ensure your photographer has experience capturing nighttime weddings because there’s a whole different set of rules. It’s not as simple as setting up a flash and clicking the shutter button.

If you haven’t already, look at our night gallery and see how we can beautifully use the darkness to your advantage. 

Then, send us a message, and let us know you’re considering nighttime photography for your wedding.