Behind the Shot: Capturing the Couple in Love
The photographer: "There is always a whirl of activity, and with the crowd, it can be hard to focus on the couple. This was about meeting the challenge to make images that give the viewer a sense of the ceremony's ambience, the intimacy and emotion." -- Philippe Cheng

The bride: "We were having the time of our life when this photo was taken. Swaying our hips to Bob Marley's 'One Love,' we cut our beautiful wedding cake and entered our own little world." -- Sophie Derrickson

Behind the Shot: Capturing the Perfect Group Photo
The photographer: "I had already taken a group shot of the wedding party, but it was too traditional for me -- all of them in a row, perfectly lined up. When they started moving to the stairs, I thought it would make for a much more free-spirited photo. Getting everyone's face in took a few minutesit's like a puzzle." Kate Headley

The bride: "It's one of those pictures I wasn't sure would turn out, because there are so many of us! I was so pleased with the outcome. Everyone in the photo is very special to us, from our nieces and nephew to other family and friends. Looking at this makes me really treasure the day." Sonya Funna

Behind the Shot: Capturing the Spontaneous Moments
The photographer: "There was a great deal of love and emotion that afternoon, especially right after the ceremony. Not only were two people getting married, but two families were becoming one. We look for laughter or moments that are organic and uncontrived. We usually like to position ourselves at eye level and in close proximity to the guests. That lets us take the image from the perspective of someone who's in the moment." -- Darcy Hemley

How to Pose
Good news: You can learn to be photogenic. Ivan Bart, senior vice president of IMG Models, shares insider tricks for putting your best face forward.

Find your best side. "Many women have difficulty studying themselves in the mirror, but you need to get comfortable with it," says Bart. You'll know you've succeeded when you find the angle that makes you feel "glittering." And that feeling, he says, "is just what the camera is going to reflect."

Lift your chin. Afraid of the double chin? Here's Bart's fail-proof formula: 1) Lengthen your neck. 2) Stick your chin out a bit. 3) Look more down than up. "It will give you a longer neck, and you'll appear thinner," he says.

Look at the camera. The best place to be looking is right into the lens. "It's going to help you look very present."

Don't fear the light. Most photographers love to shoot in natural light; the downside is that bright sun can cause squinting. His tip? Blink a few times, then start fresh. "Remember, this is your day. Ask the photographer to take a break if you feel the need."

Adopt a signature pose. Nearly every bride has some body part she'd like to play up -- or hide. Find a celeb with a similar body type and copy her red-carpet pose. After all, looking good for the camera is how she makes a living.