Wedding Photographer – Things to Remember When Making a Choice
Introduction With everyone having smart phones with focus on highresolution cameras now, it has become more convenient to take photos instantly, rather than hiring professionals and paying them. It may work but is not a great idea, especially for weddings when you need to capture every moment as delicately and professional as possible. Many people do not like the idea of hiring professionals because someone else has had a bad experience like poor quality images or stuff like that. However, there are reasons why a paying a professional photographer makes great sense.
Gathering friends and family together During wedding events, everyone is running around here and there and most of the time we forget to take photographs as a group. Professionals make sure you are captured in the best way possible and everything from your pretty dress and hair-do is taken care of by them from each possible angle. They ensure that there are family pictures of each family member and a large group photo of everyone together. All you have to do is inform the photographer about any specific shots that you will need for your important day. With professionals around, you don’t have to worry if anyone in the family or friends circle has been left out as he will make sure all your important people and events are captured.
High-quality photos Capturing the whole event is not same as making an album for a small vacation or a family outing. It is like capturing a movie in a series of events that needs a great camera, great perception and knowledge of how lightings and other factors can affect the photo quality and what needs to be done for getting the best quality photos. Memories to cherish for life Pros are smart, come all dressed up and have all the nice-looking equipment with them. Besides, they are observant and know when they should be taking the shots for the best possible results. You would rather have your friends and family enjoy the wedding than actually worrying whether they have captured all the moments or not. They are artists and know that the focus is you, for the whole event. A backup for everything Professionals carry all the important stuff with them, even extra cameras for that matter. Sometimes, there may be two important events happening at the same time, they are prepared to handle that as well. In case of any emergencies like the camera behaving weird, or the battery not working, they come prepared with extra batteries, lenses and all other technical stuff that they would need. It is not just one person, but it is a group of people executing the task as a team. The professionals bring an elegant touch to your album and you can reminisce the fond memories of your wedding day at any time. It is also a great documentation for those who were not able to come to your wedding for some reasons. Looking at wedding album always reminds of so many beautiful memories of togetherness. However, you will enjoy these benefits only when you know you have hired a real pro, and for that, you need to educate yourself about different styles of wedding photography to make everything fall into place. You can check if the photographer knows their trade and the style will suit your wedding. Here is what you should know in this regards.
Black and White Photography To create classy and eternal memories, few brides and grooms opt for this option. It creates an impression of the golden era and enhances the mood of any image. If there is not sufficient light at the venue, black and white photography can be less perplexing and create more focus on the couple, making it easier to create the perfect wedding picture. Color Photography More colors convey more information and besides, it is nice to see the decorations in color format. In weddings, everyone wears their best dresses which are of different colors and this can be best conveyed through color photography. Colors make the photos realistic, vibrant and bring all the memories to life. If the wedding is during spring or summer, then colors are an added attraction as everywhere you can see the beauty of nature distinctly. Artistic Photographers are always all around the venue looking out for candid and natural shots. For example, you may be having an intense conversation with your fiancé, and not look at the camera at all. The photographer will capture the image beautifully, add his own artistic effect to make the perfect memory of the moment for you. Moreover, it is now very popular for couples to go to a separate location and have photoshoot done in which case they give different poses suggested by the photographers. These create an album full of memories to cherish. Reportage Photography This option is great for those who are camera-shy and don’t like posing for photos. The moments will still be captured with you focusing on the event while the photographer gets the best shots captured of your important moments and with your natural expressions. Dramatic If your venue is an outdoor one, but the lighting is poor on the day of your wedding, the photographer may have to look for other options like ‘off-camera flash’ or creating alternate lighting arrangements to get good shots. This type of photography needs lot of experience and only a true professional can do it.
Formal/Traditional Photography This is the most common of all, where the photographer knows what has to be captured. The photographer will capture all the main events, from cake cutting and close-up shots of you to everything else. Even with so many different styles, formal style is still popular as it captures the best moments of your friends and family together coupled with all the main events of the wedding. Now that you know about different styles and may even have some idea about the style to pick for your wedding, it is time to answer another important question. Should you hire only one wedding photographer or opt for more?
How Many Wedding Photographers Should You Hire? It is a great thing to plan meticulously for your wedding to be able to capture all your once-in-lifetime moments with the help of a professional photographer. Whether you need one or two photographers is something you have to decide based on various factors like the extent of details you want to be captured, or the styles of photography that you want. It also depends on your likeness to have yourself or your partner clicked, the volume of photos you want to share, and so on. Besides, if you have planned for a grand and lavish wedding, with lot of guests, multiple events spread over and a big venue, it only makes sense to have two photographers so that each event can be covered in detail and made as colorful as possible. On the other hand, if you don’t want any of these, you may want to hire just one photographer who can cover all the essential parts of the wedding for you in a neat, professional way.
Here are a few advantages of having two wedding photographers: • You can have 2 photographers at different places for maximum coverage. For example, one can cover the event, the other can cover the guests, some candid shots, food and the venue. • Further, if the venue is a big one or has multiple entries, it may be a good idea to have one photographer cover the front and one at the back to have a full coverage. • Two photographers can mean one exclusively for the bride and one for the groom. This means, both the groom’s and bride’s pre-wedding preparations can be covered simultaneously as each photographer can separately handle their work with detail. There won’t be any rush to cover different proceedings. • Generally, during the weddings, photographers are busy shooting only the wedding essentials, while the guests get to see only some glimpses of themselves later. With two photographers, each can focus on separate areas and cover them detail.
The disadvantages of having two wedding photographers are: • If you are camera-shy, this could make you really conscious as there will be multiple photographers taking your shots from all over, and if there are videographers, they will take some place too. • If you don’t have many guests, or if the venue is simple and small, there won’t be much to cover for two photographers. Further, some of the guests may not like themselves being photographed too much. • Of course, to hire a second photographer means paying more. It may not add much value if your wedding has only small set of events and limited guests. So, be sure to weigh the pros and cons of having multiple photographers shoot your wedding, and once you are clear on all this, pay attention to certain tips to be able to hire the most professional and experienced wedding photographer.
Don’t worry too much about the cost While there may be many other more important expenses for the wedding and you may want to stick to a preset budget for photography, don’t stick to it too religiously. A little on the higher side won’t hurt specially when you see the worth and advantages of doing it. Compromising on style and quality just because of budget could prove to be a disaster for you.
Do all the research Everything is available online. There is a hell lot of information about all the wedding photographers, all you need to know, how to choose the best and what not. Talk to friends for some references. Check out social media platforms to see photos of recently wed couples and see if something strikes. Find out more information about the shortlisted photographers. Read reviews about them on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms. If you are not able to find it on internet, call them and have a conversation with them to know how professional their services are and how friendly and flexible they are. Check out their website. The website will help you get an idea about the level of their creativity and their style of working. Check out the number of followers they have on Instagram.
A lot really happens over coffee When you have done all the background work and have selected few good photographers, call them up and make an appointment to personally meet them. Only when you talk to them in person, you will know if their claims are genuine. It is also possible that a person is great professionally, but their way of thinking may differ from yours and that could create problems. The photographer has to cover your wedding from the beginning till the end, so he has to have the same enthusiasm throughout. If the wavelength doesn’t match, both you and the photographer may have a hard time understanding each other’s requirements.
Trust the photographer and let him do his work in his style With friends and family from all over the world present in your wedding, it is understandable what a chaos there will be and the craziness and excitement is all weddings are about. Enjoy each of the moment with all of your relatives without bothering about how to capture them on the small screen. If you engage your friends or family members, they may not be able to enjoy whole of the wedding, which is not a good thing.
A professional is adept at his job, and most of the times you don’t have to tell him what to do and where to take shots. He himself goes around, takes pictures and if something is not right, he has all the resources to edit your pictures and make them look real still. When you are paying for the photographer, it is not only for his work, but also for the memories that he will create for you which can give you a totally new dimension of the whole event. So, take your time, do your research, and put your money on the most professional wedding photographer.
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