Photographing Your Wedding
by Graham Langsworth
http://www.freywedding.com
Among the many decision you have to make concerning your
wedding day, one of the biggest will be your photographer.
You want to make sure you put these precious memories in
the hands of someone you can trust. And, unless the
photographer is someone you trust to be a professional and
who will guarantee the results you want, you will be taking
a big risk. Your wedding photos are most likely the best,
if not the only visual record you will have of this very
special day in your life. Even a video of the wedding
wil not replace a beautiful wedding album that can be
displayed in your home, and shared with friends and family
as they visit throughout the years.
You should look for certain criteria when you are
interviewing photographers. Find out how much experience
they have with weddings, first of all. Ask to see some
samples of other weddings they have photographed, second.
Make sure thephotographer is able to use creativity and
originality in his studies, besides looking for the quality
of the photos. You will want to look at the pictures of
the ceremony and the reception, group pictures of the
wedding parties and families, as well as individual shots.
You want to see photos that have a natural feel, and that
don't all look posed. But, you will want some portraits as
well. Look around some more, if this work doesn't please
you.
The wedding album of shots that have been set up by the
photographer should have a mix, such as group shots of the
wedding party, the families of the bride and groom or the
newlyweds alone. Don't just concern yourself with the kind
of photograph. A good photograph will reflect the full
range of human emotions and you want to see love, humor,
pride etc., on the faces of the people who are sharing your
wedding with you. Part of your wedding album should not
show stiff, serious, emotionless faces. You want this
keepsake to be special, but it would be a shallow record of
such and exciting day, if none of the faces showed emotion.
So, make sure you find a photographer who can capture the
emotions of all of the people in your wedding.
Make it a point to meet with the photographer who is going
to be photographing your wedding and speak with them
directly. Do not assume that the person at the studio who's
showing you the samples of their work will be the one who's
going to do the photography. You want to meet with your
photographer regarding any questions, concerns or specific
instructions. You should ask to see the samples of the
specific photographer who will cover your wedding, since
style of photography can vary. You should discuss
workmanship, type and quality of the photographs, pricing,
special effects, retouching and charges for proofs before
the wedding.
If the option that many studios now offer, of viewing the
proofs online is available to you, you should take it. In
the comfort of your home, you will be able to make most of
decisions regarding your album, without pressues. You can
get input from friends and family who are able to view the
pictures online. All you have to do is get the web address
of the photographer. Since this whole project may be very
expensive, you may need to work out a payment plan with the
photographer. Be sure that the packages offered, including
the prices are clearly defined, including ordering online
if it is an option.
Your wedding day is your day and yours alone, and nothing
is more exciting. Make sure you make the photographic
record of it as memorable as possible. Of all the things
you haveto take care of for your wedding day, few will
offer such lasting satisfaction as you photos. So don't
skimp on the time it takes to make sure you will have a
truly beautiful record of this experience
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