Checklist for Wedding Photography on your Big Day
November 9, 2009
This is your special day and a one off as far as you are concerned. You need a wedding photographer to get things right. You don’t want the bride and groom with no feet in view or red eyed guests. Follow these simple instructions…
Build Repor with your Photographer!
You must get along with your photographer. Feel relaxed and confident that he or she is going to do a great job of taking the pictures. Understand their point of view and the way they work so you don’t feel confused on the day.
Check the small print
Once you’ve found the perfect photographer, get your booking in writing. Check the small print and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting for your money. You could even ask the photographer to sign a contract, which records your wedding date, time and place, price and any restrictions or conditions.
Decide what they should do
A good professional photographer will use his or her creative and technical skills to get the best results. Discuss the role you want your photographer to take on your wedding day. Do you want him or her to take control of events or blend into the background?
Beware of buying budget
If your wedding photographs matter to you, skimping may not pay. ‘People often make the mistake of thinking that all photographers are the same, but the photographic quality and style can vary enormously,’ says David. ‘Wedding photography is one area where you really do get what you pay for.’
Remember that your family will be charged separately for any copies they want. Look for those nice little extras too. Some photographers throw in a load of thank you cards with a small photo enclosed, as part of the deal.
Don’t forget the details
If you’ve spent a long time creating invites, menus, flower arrangements etc, you’ll want these little details captured on film too.
It’s a fantastic idea to place single-use cameras on the tables at the reception so your guests can capture their version of the day.
Practice makes perfect
Try to meet up with the photographer at the venues for the service and the reception beforehand, so that he/she can get a feel for the best settings to enhance the style of photographs. Make sure you check with your minister that there are no restrictions on photography during the wedding ceremony.
Say ‘relax’
Finally, the best advice any couple can take is try and relax in front of the camera. If you are not used to posing or smiling , make sure you grab a mirror the day before and start practising those smiles!
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