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Weddings are busy, beautiful and yes, even stressful events. As well as in the hubbub of all things which makes a marriage, well, a marriage, you can suppose something could easily get missed. That's understandable, but you need to make sure that 'something' doesn't fall under the category of missed photographs. That is why one of the most important aspects of wedding ceremony planning needs to be the selection of your photographer. Remember... long after the cake has been eaten and the wedding dress is pushed to the back from the attic, you'll still be checking out the wedding pictures and remembering the joy of your special day.
Most professional wedding photographers possess a check-list they're going by; one the bride and groom are often asked to complete prior to the wedding. Otherwise, be sure you provide the photographer having a listing of what photos you would like taken. If you are unsure of what you need to include in that list, you can find photo check lists in bridal magazines and websites for example shutterfly.com or knotforlife.com. Not using a checklist is requesting trouble... and missed photo ops you may never have again. To avoid this unfortunate mishap, make sure to select someone (the bride's mom, a popular aunt or sister in-law) who definitely are accountable for working with the photographer; a checks and balances system, you might say.
Owen and Melissa would have benefited greatly from doing so; things got so hectic they wound up without a single shot of just the two of them! Thank heavens for cropping tools on photo sites!
Other ideas to bear in mind when hiring the wedding photographer include:
Examining their portfolio. Would you similar to their work? Are they creative? May be the lighting and exposure right? Ask for references-and follow-up by contacting one or two of them. Remember that not all wedding photographers have to be 'professionals'. There are many hobby photographers whose work is top quality and certainly wedding-worthy. Ask friends and family for suggestions, contact your local photography club or the photo-journalism department of a nearby college or university. Make sure the photographer fully explains what you are getting for your money. Are you getting full rights to the photos? The length of time is included in the price? Just how long could it be before you receive your photos? Get it in writing. This includes receipts for payments made and a 'contract' for which you will get to acquire your payment. Feel comfortable with the photographer. Do they listen to what you would like?
The wedding photographer will in all probability find a fair quantity of the wedding budget. This is exactly why you should get just as much for the money as possible without compromising the caliber of your photos.
