Photography Tips for Wedding Days
When most couples plan their wedding day they take a lot of things into consideration. They coordinate the date according to vacation times from work. Or they plan the day according to the best time for family to come into town. Or they plan it based upon maybe available venues, like the church or the restaurant.
But one of the biggest things they fail to plan for on the wedding day is the photographer. This is no small issue. And I am not just saying it because I am a wedding photographer.
No planning the wedding day with the wedding photographer in mind could mean all the difference in the world. Especially when you think about the fact the photos are going to be the thing that captures that day for a lifetime.
What are the things to think about when making plans with the photographer in mind. The date and time.
Let’s start with the time. How many couples would want their photographer rushing through the photo shoot? I am pretty confident most couples will not agree to that.
Without even considering your photographer, a majority of the times most couples do just that. The couple or family basically rush the photographer to try and take all the pictures.
How so you ask? A good amount of times, for instance, a couple will have a time let’s say 1-2 pm. With the reception beginning at 2:30. How many shots do you think the photographer can realistically get in with only half an hour to work with? Not that many.
Worse yet, what if he does get all the shots? Do you think they will be of the best quality when the shots are rushed? No way.
So plan the wedding and reception with enough time in between to take the photos.
Second thing to consider when planning with the photographer in mind is your photographer’s availability.
Most probably don’t realize this, but most good photographers will be booked months in advance. And if you are dealing with let’s say a large photography company, they may have several photographers.
Well planning your wedding without considering your photographer’s availability could turn into a nightmare. Because if you book that special day and don’t make sure that the actual photographer will be available, when your wedding day comes you might be shocked to find someone totally different.
This happens more than you can imagine when dealing with a big photography company. You may not even realize that they have a staff of photographers and if the photographer you liked is booked, unless you ask, they might not tell you. When your wedding day comes, they might just outsource their work or a second rate photographer might show up.
Be prepared that you don’t let something like this happen. Planning that special wedding day can be truly wonderful. Make sure you plan it also with your wedding photographer in mind.
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