SETTING THE SCENE
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Capturing the moment By Becky Raspe A good photo can impart vivid memories of the exact moment it was taken. But, how does one ensure their big day is remembered in the way they want? According to Lindsey Beckwith, owner and photographer at Lindsey Beckwith Photography in Cleveland; Jonathan Koslen, owner and photographer at New Image Photography in Chagrin Falls; and Stephanie Uptmor, owner and photographer at Imagine It Photography in Avon Lake and Cleveland, choosing the right photographer is the best place to start. Lindsey Beckwith Photography
LINDSEY BECKWITH PHOTOGRAPHY Since photographers are one of the only vendors that will be with couples the entire day of their wedding, Beckwith says choosing a photographer you like will ensure the best result. “You’re going to see your day through your photographer’s lens,” she says. “Memories fade, we’re going to get old, but you will always have those photos. So, you want someone you get along with, that you gel with. A person that makes sense to you – because it is through their eyes. That’s how you’ll remember your wedding.” Couples should also consider how often the photographer shoots weddings. If someone is a weekend warrior or photography is a side gig, they might not be able to deliver the volume of photos couples have come to expect, Beckwith says. “Weddings are a different type of photography and require a vast number of skills,” she says. “A wedding photographer is a portrait photographer, photojournalist and director all at once. You want someone with enough experience to shoot under any condition, emotion or weather wise. You need someone who can stay calm under all of that pressure.” When interviewing potential photographers, Beckwith says to make sure you see samples of the work – especially samples from the actual person in charge of your wedding coverage. “You want to make sure the samples they provide are actually their work,” she says. “You want to make sure the person you’re talking to is actually the person shooting your wedding. Tell them about your venue and make sure they’ve shot at that venue before.”
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