Finding the right photographer for your wedding day is key to achieving photographs that are a true reflection of your happy moments and precious memories. In capturing an array of images for you and your loved ones to look back on fondly in years to come means that the day you became partners for life will not only live on in your heart but can be viewed and shared with future generations. An essential part of your planning is choosing the right wedding photography package, style and pricing. With so many offering their services it can be confusing where to begin. Read on to discover some helpful advice to find the right one for your special day.
Just as you did when you began your search for wedding dresses utilise the internet to find out what sort of photography styles you like. Speaking to friends and family whom have recently got married or attended weddings for recommendations can be very useful. Often if you strike up a relationship and rapport with a photographer you will in turn end up with images that you love and adore. Ensure you meet them beforehand to discuss your individual requirements and needs and have a look through their portfolios of existing work to check you like the way they work. Going to wedding fairs is a good way of meeting various photographers and finding out their pricing structures. Prices really do vary and are dependent on the type of photography package you desire and how the period of time of which you wish them to photograph your wedding for. Ensure you know exactly what is included for the price, you may prefer to have your own bespoke service created. With the technology of today being computer generated you may prefer to have all your images simply on a copyright free disc or perhaps you'd prefer the traditional album to have on display for you to flick through at your leisure. The photographer will often upload all of your pictures taken on your day on to a password protected website for yourselves and your guests to enjoy looking at before selecting the images they wish to purchase in varying options and styles. Discuss with your photographer your individual requirements and work around what would suit you best.
From mini photo books, to canvas wraps, collage style prints and traditional albums there is a huge variety of options to choose from. Many photographers now take many contemporary images, however it is wise to get some more traditionally posed shots too as these will not date and will remain classic and timeless. There is also the option of having your wedding have videoed and some companies now offer a 'photo booth' service where your guests can leave you a personal message with a picture of themselves. Lots of fun and a great alternative to the wedding guest book.
It's a good idea to meet up with your chosen photographer to go through the your specific needs and a run down of any particular shots that you need taking such as family groups. Some wedding photography packages will include an engagement or pre wedding photo session. This is the perfect way to build up some rapport and for the photography to get to know your personality. It also provides the opportunity for you to relax in front of the camera lens and learn how to pose before your big day - ideal for the camera shy among us.
Once your big day is over you will have the excitement of being able to view all the captured images of the mixture of emotions felt on the day from putting on your wedding dress, to exchanging your vows, to the reading of the speeches and the first dance. If you're brave enough why not arrange for a 'Trash the Dress' shoot with your wedding photographer. Jump in the sea, roll around on a beach or throw some paint at it... simply be as creative as you can in front of the camera.
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