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Tips from a Photographer
One of the most important vendors involved in your wedding day is the photographer, capturing all the essential moments, preserving your memories for years to come. Choosing the perfect wedding photogra- pher is an important decision, equally important is for you to be well prepared and well informed, making the photographer's job so much easier. Here is some golden advice for all brides-to-be.
KNOW YOUR TASTE
Before even setting up a meeting with a pho- tographer, it is a good idea to ask yourself what style of photography are you looking for on your wedding day. Generally, photographers have
a signature style, and are usually unwilling to drastically alter that from client to client, so choosing a photographer whose existing aes- thetic matches yours is crucial. Once you know what you like best, you will be able to nd a
photographer to match.
EXPECTATIONS
Be open and clear about your expectations. Spending too much time looking at wedding photos on social media can lead to photography disappointment. It may be dif cult for a pho- tographer to directly replicate multiple styles from different Pinterest images in one shoot. The lighting and setup for each image is vastly
different.
from different Pinterest images in one shoot. The lighting and setup for each image is vastly
different.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
It is good to get an understanding of what actu- ally goes into taking amazing photos. You may be tempted to ask a friend with a fancy camera to shoot your wedding rather than pay for a pro- fessional photographer because of the expense, but this choice can leave you dissatis ed with
the result. In the end, you get what you pay for.
CELL FREE ZONE
There are so many beautiful moments, and photographers don’t want to miss a kiss just because a guest stepped in front of them to grab an iPhone shot. Prepare your family and friends before the wedding to have an unplugged cer- emony, where they are to turn off their phones
and iPads.
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