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10 Photo Ideas You'll Want Show Your Wedding Photographer

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By Kellee Khalil for Lover.ly

Wedding portraits can feel posed, cheesy, and unoriginal, but a great shot can become a central part of your photo collection. That's why we love portraits that feel authentic and full of love -- they're a beautiful representation of the couple. On your wedding day, skip the cliche shots and ask your photographer to try something that feels more true to you.

Here are some creative portrait ideas we love!

Caught in an impromptu dance

Photo by: Erin Johnson on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly

Enjoying each other's company in a special setting

Photo by: Tamiz Photography on Every Last Detail via Lover.ly

Having a ridiculous amount of fun on a getaway scooter

Photo by: Ryan Ray on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

Wrapped up in love

Photo by: Jonathan Canlas on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly

Eating dessert!

Photo by: Mr.Haack on Well Groomed via Lover.ly

Making the most of a rainy-day wedding

Photo by: Krista A Jones on Bayside Bride via Lover.ly

Totally enamored

Photo by: Braedon Photography on Braedon via Lover.ly

Leaving City Hall

Photo by: Leo Patrone on Snippet and Ink via Lover.ly

Stealing a real kiss

Photo by: EE photography on Society Bride via Lover.ly

Smooching on the dance floor

Photo by: Love & Perry Photography on Oh Lovely Day via Lover.ly

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Before You Go

Funny Wedding Photos

(01 of23)

@dvds81: "The eating of the cake."

(02 of23)

"This was my groom after a 'few' drinks during our reception." - Amy McDowell

(03 of23)

Submitted by Mark and Jennifer Shydler Wiley

(04 of23)

"At our destination wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the groomsmen decided to surprise me with a striptease during the reception. They had me sitting in a chair blindfolded, then the music started playing. Our photographer was able to capture my reaction when I took the blindfold off..." - Dilara Litonjua

(05 of23)

"My husband and his groomsmen :)" - Tiffany Barnett Kinsey

(06 of23)

"The secret." - Deanna Picardi

(07 of23)

@huff_alana: "Every new Huff goes through this ritual."

(08 of23)

"One of my favorites from our Big Day." - Corine

(09 of23)

"The bride's two sisters were her maids of honor. As they walked up onto the altar, one of them knocked over the lit candles! The minister quickly picked them up and nothing caught fire luckily! The guilty party took a bow and it was just what the wedding party needed -- a good laugh to release the tension!" - Jenny Dobbins

(10 of23)

"I guess my husband got hungry and took a bite out of my arm after the first look?" - Urooj Siddiqui

(11 of23)

"One of my groomsmen pretending to grab my wife's butt as a joke for the camera man just before walking down the aisle. But her dad just happened to look down and catch him in the act. He did not find this humorous!" - Mark Wiley

(12 of23)

@alaskanaomi: "A girl totally stole the bouquet from the hands of a bridesmaid. Priceless!"

(13 of23)

@jessidig: "The cake fell down my dress with all our guests watching and my parents in the background!"

(14 of23)

"It was hot in June, so our groomsmen decided to drop their pants!" - Hayley & Matt Roberson

(15 of23)

@Kimberly_April: "Little ring bearer picking his nose during the ceremony." (credit:Kimberly April Photography )

(16 of23)

"Two of my bridesmaids finding out they couldn't go on the hayride." - Alison Jimenez (credit:Geoffrey Tischman)

(17 of23)

@Caseyebruce: "One of my faves. My dad in the kilt stealing the show!"

(18 of23)

@ChaoticGood06: "#groomsmenfight"

(19 of23)

@NotAHippie_Mtl: "He's pretty darn excited to be marrying me."

(20 of23)

Submitted by @Figgy610

(21 of23)

Submitted by @herbalrx420

(22 of23)

@katiereallydid: "Didn't know the photographer was taking pictures! Was trying to make bride laugh!"

(23 of23)

"'Don't you dare smash that cake in my face. If you do, I'm ripping up the marriage license.'...And he did...and we're still married." - Jessie Dixon

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