Take your wedding photos to the next level by adding one of these tricks.
1. Color Bomb
Add a splash of color to your background with a color bomb.

Photo Credit: Amy & Jordan Photography
2. Fog Machine
With the angle just right, some fog will make you look like you're floating in the clouds.

Photo Credit: Karizma Photography
It's even more dreamy at nighttime with colored uplighting.

Photo Credit: Lavender Bouquet Photography
3. Color Overlay
Jazz up a plain backdrop with some color added in post-production.

Photo Credit: Eileen K Photography
4. Light Tricks
Take advantage of the way the light hits the camera to create a one-of-a- kind image.

Photo Credit: Chelsea Dawn Photography

Photo Credit: Eric McFarland Photography
5. Long Exposure
Capture the movement in the background with a long exposure as you and your new spouse stand still.

Photo Credit: Clane Gessel Photography
6. Sparklers
Long exposure + sparklers = wedding magic.

Photo Credit: FotoWerks Custom Photography

Photo Credit: Michael Anthony Photography
7. Double Exposure
Superimpose two images to give your photo an extra dreamy effect.

Photo Credit: Karizma Photography
Or layer in your flowers.

Photo Credit: Velvet Crown Photography
8. Layered
Another cool layering trick helps you capture the anticipation leading up to your first look.

Photo Credit: Sugarlens Photography
9. White Out
Place the spotlight just on you by erasing everything else in the backdrop.

Photo Credit: Rachel Leintz Photography
10. Fire Balls
Have some fun with your bridal party!

Photo Credit: PlayaWeddings
Tell us: Are you including any special effects on your wedding photo wishlist?
—Kristen Klein
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