• Capture the bride and family on steps for a park wedding picture.stairway in park on park image by astoria from Fotolia.com
  
  Wedding photos become moments of time, capturing the beauty of your dress, his tux and the happiness you share. A scenic setting, or one that contrasts, brings the focus to the two of you. Showcase your gown, the rings, family and friends for photographs at various areas within a park.
  
  

Vary the Shot

• Focus on the couple for most shots as you vary the angle by kneeling, and shooting down on the couple from above. Zoom in for close shots of the rings, the bridal bouquet resting by a fountain, on a bench or near a sand box. Take pictures of the front, side, and back of the dress, either with the bride's face in the picture, or the flower bouquet or ring as the focus. Activity shots add interest to the photo collection. Snap a photo of the the groom "splashing" the bride at a fountain, or the bride carrying her shoes at the water's edge. Take advantage of a breeze and let the train and veil blow as you capture the photo.
  
  

Scenery

• Use the existing scenery in your pictures. If there is a flower garden in the park, pose the bride and groom with the bride "smelling" a flower, or zoom in on the wedding bands as the couple leans over to "pick" a bloom. Shoot the couple with their family in a small enclave of trees, symbolizing family unity. Shoot the couple by water to catch the light shimmering off the water; catch them laughing by a fountain as they dip their hands into the water. Use natural elevations in the park to take group shots from different angles.
  
  

Props

• Using natural props gives your pictures an edge. A photo of the bride facing you while the groom tosses a penny into a creek makes an interesting picture, as does the couple walking toward you across a bridge, or the groom carrying her across. Take a few shots on steps surrounded by greenery, arranging the family up the steps with the couple in front. Use a bicycle as a prop, and photograph the bride resting on the seat with her back against on her husband's chest. Park playgrounds also provide ample props for wedding photos. Capture the bride sitting in a swing being pushed by her new husband. Take a few shots on the slide or merry-go-round with just the couple or with family and friends. Use large rocks as a backdrop, and don't forget the classic shot of the bride leaning against a tree.