Wedding tips
Tips on Getting Great Photographs for Your Wedding:
(How not to get stressed! Instead your photography session can be FUN!)
* Be organised and communicate so everyone knows the plans, locations and time for photography. You don’t want to be running around looking for lost grandmothers.
* Make sure cars, details and all the small jobs are delegated and organised before your wedding day so on the day you get to sit back and enjoy!
* Very young children in the bridal party are cute, and offer many photo opportunities, but do have realistic expectations about their behaviour. They may get overtired, cranky and refuse to cooperate.
* Spend time with your photographer planning and discussing any ideas or concerns. Having your engagement portrait taken is a great ice breaker.
* Book your favourite photographer as soon as possible. It’s not unusual to book 12 months or more in advance.
* When choosing a dress try walking around in it. Are you comfortable enough in it?
* Allow enough time for photos after the ceremony. Generally 1.5 hours is enough. More time will give you a bigger variety or alternate locations. Do not forget to include drive time when calculating photography time.
* If you see an image you like in a magazine, cut it out and show us!
* If you are using a make up artist ask them if they offer you a free trial so you can go over your makeup needs.
And Finally....Photography is an investment, not an expense. Why do you have a friend or relative photograph your wedding? Because it’s cheaper! Consider what you are doing. You are putting the least amount of money on the one part of the most important day of your life that will last the longest AND you are placing a terrible burden and responsibility on an amateur. What are you going to do if they botch your images, ruin a friendship? Disinherit a relative? Invite friends and relatives to enjoy your day not cover it.