Get the Picture Written by: Sofie Lechat Photo (Above): Capture Studio Photography (Inset): Eau Claire Photographics
YOUR WEDDING DAY WILL GO BY IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. ALL THE MONTHS OF PLANNING WILL, IN JUST A FEW short hours, be nothing more than a memory. It’s important to document your wedding day from the big “I do” to the smallest detail. Finding the right photographer for your wedding is important. Good professional photographers are not inexpensive and may be your biggest expense after your reception venue. However, unlike many of your other wedding purchases, photography has longevity. Good photographs will help you treasure and re-live those special moments. Don’t entrust this once in a lifetime occasion to just anyone! Ask any past couple and they’ll tell you that photography is the last thing you want to “cut corners on” for your big day. It’s important to find a photographer who specializes in weddings and has a beautiful portfolio. Wedding photographers have to be more than fine artists though. They have to manage wedding logistics and know the traditions and order of events. With experience comes knowledge. Quality wedding photographers know which shots are important and how to capture them. Find out how long your photographer has been photographing weddings and if your wedding involves cultural customs, be sure to make your photographer aware of these in advance.
Book Early. The best photographers fill their calendars a year or more in advance, so start looking early. Browse through blogs and websites to get a feel for the type of photography you like. Are you attracted to more posed portraits or do the candid photos catch your eye? Once you have a feel for your style preference, it is important you book a photographer whose portfolio shows work in that style. 54 | N.O.W | NOWWeddingMagazine.com
Identify three to five photographers whose work appeals to you and contact them for availability and schedule appointments with those who are open on your date. continued>>>
