Know the Basics

Having the right gear doesn't = honeymoon photo success. You'll also want to have a basic know-how of what makes a good capture.

First up, golden hour, the time shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the natural light is least harsh and the sun is at it's dreamiest. Most photographers' work we feature here on the daily do shoots at golden hour!

Next, positioning. Try to always keep in mind how you position yourselves or your image subject when composing a shot. For beautifully lit shots, the sun should always be behind the camera rather than behind the subject. Unless of course, you're trying to capture a beautiful sunset or a silhouette shot.

Also, keep in mind the Rule of Thirds. This simple guide encourages dividing a frame into a three by three grid and aligning your image subject along these gridlines or their intersections. You don't have to be rigid with every single photo you take, but this idea helps you to get creative with your shots, rather than defaulting to centering everything.