Your wedding shoes can be a detail photograph, part of getting dressed or simply what carries you through the day. Decide which of those matters to you before adding another item to the photo list.
Which shoe photographs would you like to keep?
Start with the reason you chose the shoes. It might be the colour, a detail on the heel, a message on the sole or the fact that they feel entirely like you. A photograph of that detail can have more meaning than several versions of the same arrangement.
Adorama's wedding-shoe guide includes shoes on their own, alongside rings, being put on and in use. Treat those as choices, rather than photographs every wedding needs.
When should the shoes be available?
If you want a separate detail photograph, tell your photographer before the day and have the shoes accessible during the coverage you have agreed. Keep any detail you want included, such as a note or meaningful accessory, with them.
There is no need to leave them unworn until a photograph happens. Talk about how the detail fits around getting ready, particularly if you need help fastening straps or would rather be dressed when photography begins.
Can the photographs happen while you get ready?
Putting on shoes can be part of the getting-ready photographs instead of a separate setup. If that appeals to you, mention it when you discuss the morning. It depends on where you are getting ready and when your photographer is there.
You can also choose photographs of the shoes as you wear them. Adorama's examples include walking, getting out of a car and dancing, as well as close views of the footwear itself.
What if you change into another pair?
Tell your photographer if both pairs matter to you. Perhaps one completes the outfit and another is what you want to dance in. You can decide whether you want both recorded without turning the change into an event.
The photographs do not need to pretend you wore one pair all day. A second pair can be part of the story you actually want to keep. If the change falls outside the agreed photography coverage, do not assume it will be photographed.
How do shoe photos fit with the other details?
Choose your priorities across the outfit and other wedding details, rather than making a separate long list for each item. Shoes, rings, flowers and clothing can be discussed together so your photographer knows what has personal meaning.
You do not need to buy another accessory or create a display for a photograph. If the shoes are not important to you, say so. The useful plan is the one that reflects your day, not someone else's checklist.
