| Candid Photography--Digital Photography--A Great | | | | are a few tips in making your choice: |
| Combination! | | | | 1. Ask about his camera equipment. If he isn't using |
| I have to chuckle when I remember my first digital | | | | digital, ask why. There are still a few holdouts that |
| camera. I believe the resolution on it was around one | | | | believe you will always be able to buy a roll of film. |
| (1) megapixels. That was around 12 years ago. My | | | | But don't bank on it. |
| arsenal today includes two cameras with 12 | | | | 2. There will always be controversy over which make |
| megapixels each. | | | | camera is best. For me Nikon and Canon are |
| Digital photography has been a real blessing for brides | | | | top-of-the-line. The rest are just trying to catch up. |
| and their families because it has cut the | | | | 3. I shot over 250 weddings in the past using film |
| photographers costs considerably. | | | | cameras and ended up with boxes and boxes of |
| Capturing the Moment | | | | negatives and proofs-enough to fill the back of my |
| Candid photography or photojournalism simply means | | | | pickup truck, Today my assistant and I shoot |
| that most shots taken by the professional | | | | 700-800 images between us, which all fit on a DVD. |
| photographer are spur of the moment shots-not the | | | | That solves a massive storage problem. |
| posed, formal stuff that usually fills bridal albums. | | | | 4. Look for a photographer that provides all of the |
| It's really a matter of choice. Most of the weddings I | | | | digital images on CDs or DVDs and offers you a |
| have done were heavy on the candid side but I am | | | | copyright release. Also...many offer to put all images |
| always certain to get some formal shots, which will | | | | up on a website so guests can download what they |
| appeal more to the older folks (you know-the ones | | | | want. |
| paying for it) | | | | While some photographers offer packages vs. ala |
| Tips When Selecting a Photographer | | | | carte, packages are usually a better deal. |
| If you haven't booked your photographer yet, here | | | | |