When it comes to dress shopping, having stunning reference photos is essential to making one of the most important creative decisions for your wedding day. Wether you're trying dresses on at home or in a bridal studio, here are 10 tips on how you can ensure you get the best shots to look back on.

1. Simplified Setting: We understand that our bedrooms and living spaces might not be as pristine as a bridal studio. However, if feasible, capturing your try-at-home photos against a clutter-free or neutral color backdrop can significantly enhance the dress's overall feel.

2. Perfect Angle: To capture every detail, ask your photographer to stand up and find the perfect angle. The angle truly makes all the difference! Aim for eye-level, anything lower or higher can distort your proportions. While mirror selfies are convenient and effective if you're capturing photos at home, it's worth considering an affordable tripod equipped with a Bluetooth remote or utilizing the self-timer feature on your phone for even better results!

3. Play with Lighting: Position yourself to face natural light for a radiant glow and true tones of the dress. 

4. Avoid Bunching: If a bridal stand is available to you, shimmy towards the front of the block to prevent the skirt from bunching up, ensuring a seamless look. 

5. Hair Up, Snap Away: Planning an updo for your wedding day? Bring a hair tie and put your hair up during the dress fitting to envision the complete look. 

6. Makeup Magic: Have you ever been clothes shopping when your hair and makeup are done and you feel like you could absolutely pull off anything you try on? While there's no need for a full face of makeup when dress shopping, a subtle touch of makeup will undoubtedly boost your confidence and make you feel fantastic. Your dream dress could be invisible to you if you're not feeling your makeup or your hair that day!

7. Clip for Fit: Your stylist can make your dress look its best by clamping it to achieve the perfect fit. This step can truly transform the appearance of the gown. 

8. Strike a Pose: Now, embrace the moment and strike a pose! Imagine yourself walking down the aisle and let your personality shine. 

9. Front Clipping: For a different perspective, have your stylist clamp the dress in the front. This way, you can capture stunning shots of the back of the dress as well. 

10. Complete with Accessories: Don't forget to accessorize! Try on a veil or hold a bouquet of flowers. Make sure to get photos from every angle to visualize the full ensemble. 

With these expert tips, you'll have a collection of amazing dress photos that will guide you towards finding your dream gown. If you're interested in trying wedding dresses on from the comfort of your own home, click here to order up to 4 sample dresses.