08/12/2026
Want your getting-ready photos to feel elevated and polished?
I recently photographed a wedding where the bride had a separate suite just for photos and it made SUCH a difference.
The girls could get ready in one space, while the photo suite stayed clean, calm, and completely free of clutter. When it was time for photos, we had a beautiful space ready to go without having to spend time cleaning up first.
And you don't need a separate suite to do this! Even having one designated room or corner that stays clean for photos can make a huge difference.
A few other little things that make getting-ready photos look so much more polished:
✨ Keep the room clean and picked up
✨ Have matching robes or pajamas
✨ Steam your robes and pajamas ahead of time
✨ Get ready near beautiful natural window light
✨ Keep bags, food, cups, shoes & random belongings out of the background
✨ Have all your bridal details together in one place
✨ Skip the socks and slippers for photos
And yes... I know everyone complains when I ask them to take their socks and slippers off. 😂
But trust me it makes such a difference!
Bare feet or clean, intentional footwear keeps the photos looking cohesive and polished. Socks and fuzzy slippers can be cute for hanging out, but when you're looking back at your getting-ready photos years from now, you'll be glad you took the extra two minutes to take them off.
And my biggest tip?
Think about the photo space BEFORE your wedding morning.
The little things you don't notice while you're getting ready wrinkled robes, water bottles, makeup bags, shopping bags, food containers, socks and slippers, can become very noticeable in photos.
You don't need a perfectly styled luxury bridal suite.
You just need to be intentional about where the photos are happening.
Because these photos aren't just about pretty details. They're the beginning of your wedding story.
Save this for your wedding morning!
Emily Fuselier captures weddings with a timeless blend of film and digital photography preserving genuine moments and honest story-driven imagery. Based in Louisiana and available for destination weddings.