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don't forget your nails {how to prep for your bridal photos}

A friend once told me that a girl wasn’t fully dressed until her nails were done.

This is such a small detail yet will make such a huge impact on your photos. I’ll be wanting closeup shots of your ring & your bouquet, so your hands will be a little more center focused than you may think!

While I’m not saying you have to get a full set of acrylic nails put on, simply making sure your nails are all the same length & not covered in chipped polish will go a long way. For a little extra shine, run a buffer over them & apply a clear coat of nail polish. Lastly, lather up in lotion!

However, if you have the time, treat yourself to a relaxing manicure before your shoot. If you’re anything like I was during my wedding planning phase, you’ll need it!

Don’t forget your toes if your shoes are open or peep to!

Bonus Tip!

Clean up your guy’s nails for your engagement shoot & for the wedding day!

Don’t miss the other blog posts in this series to help you plan your bridal session:

Picking a date

Picking a location

Prepping your dress

Nails

Hair & Makeup

Bouquet

Jewelry

Shoes