First Touch Wedding Photos
What is a First Touch at a Wedding?
A First Touch at a wedding is a beautiful, emotional and usually private moment between the wedding couple prior to the wedding ceremony. For couples who do not want to see each other before the wedding and do a First Look, the first touch focuses on the tactile connection between the two without actually seeing each other.
In these photos, the couple often stands back to back or around a corner or a door, holding hands, sharing a quick chat or a prayer. The moment beautifully encapsulates the anticipation, nerves, and love that the couple feels in the final moments before they say I do at the wedding ceremony.
Why Are First Touch Wedding Photos So Special?
Emotional Connection:
The anticipation and emotion captured in first touch wedding photos are truly heartwarming. They freeze that moment when you’re physically close but can’t see each other, intensifying the excitement and emotions.
Privacy and Intimacy:
It allows for a private, intimate moment before the ceremony and all the excitement. This can be a beautiful way to calm any pre-wedding jitters and share a quiet, personal exchange with your partner without fully seeing each other.
Authentic Reactions:
These photos capture will capture your genuine emotional reactions, as neither of you knows how the other looks at that moment. It’s a great way to create lasting memories and cherish your candid expressions.
How to Create the Perfect Wedding First Touch Photos
Choose a secluded Location:
Work with your wedding photographer to select an area at your wedding venue where you can touch each other but not see each other. This can be around a door, the corner of a wall, or even just back to back in one of your favorite private spots at the wedding venue.
Communicate with Your Photographer:
Ensure your wedding photographer understands your vision and what you want it to look like. No need to think of posing or over planning the moment. Let it happen naturally, the candid photos of special moments are always the best.
Add Personal Touches:
Incorporate personal elements, such as handwritten notes, meaningful gifts, or small mementos, to enhance the emotional depth of the moment.
Embrace Spontaneity:
While it’s good to plan, remember that the most memorable moments are often spontaneous. Let the emotions flow naturally, and don’t be afraid to react authentically.
For couples who don’t want to do a First Look prior to their wedding ceremony, First Touch wedding photos are a beautiful addition to your day and your wedding photography, capturing the raw emotions and connection between you and your partner just before your wedding ceremony. Whether you choose a traditional or unique approach, these photos will be cherished memories for years to come.
So, as you plan your wedding day, consider incorporating a first touch into your schedule. The anticipation, the emotions, and the love that these photos capture are truly priceless.
If you’re interested in more wedding photography tips or ideas, feel free to explore our events on or Orlando Wedding Blog. And, if you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your special day, be sure to reach out to us, we’d love to hear all about your big day!
