| The photographic record of your special day is an | | | | At this early stage you will need to discuss the style |
| essential part of any wedding and wedding albums | | | | of photography that you want for your wedding and |
| often become family heirlooms which are treasured | | | | satisfy yourself that this is a style with which the |
| for years to come. One of the easiest ways to | | | | photographer feels comfortable. Some couples for |
| obtain a high quality record of the day is to engage | | | | example like to have a series of very much set piece |
| the services of an experienced wedding | | | | "posed" photographs to record the day, while others |
| photographer who will also take care to ensure that | | | | prefer the photographer to blend much more into the |
| you receive a truly professional wedding album. | | | | background and to capture the feeling and emotion |
| Wedding photography is big business today and | | | | of the moment. |
| many photographic studios receive a substantial | | | | You will also need to decide exactly what you want |
| proportion of their income from this one source. | | | | in the way of photographs both before and on the |
| Indeed, in larger towns and cities, you will often find | | | | day of your wedding. Some photographers will have |
| photographic studies that will only cater for weddings. | | | | a large studio equipped with facilities for you to |
| When it comes to finding a suitable photographer | | | | attend to make-up and hair and a selection of gowns |
| there are a number of things that you need to bear | | | | that can be used to produce a series of studio |
| in mind and the first, and most important, is your | | | | portraits in a relaxed atmosphere ahead of the day. |
| rapport with the photographer. | | | | Yet other photographers will have an arrangement |
| You will certainly want to see samples of his work | | | | with a local bridal shop which will also allow you to try |
| and satisfy yourself as to his technical skills, but any | | | | on a selection of dresses during the photo session. |
| photographer worth his salt should be able to | | | | This can be very helpful when it comes to choosing a |
| produce a more than adequate portfolio of his work. | | | | dress that you like. |
| Wedding photography however is much more a | | | | There are of course a host of other things that you |
| question of the photographer's ability to work with | | | | will need to think about and questions that you will |
| you and your wedding guests and you need to find | | | | want to ask but, if you start by finding a |
| someone with whom you feel comfortable and who | | | | photographer who understands just what you want |
| understands that it is people who will make the | | | | and with whom you feel comfortable, then you will |
| finished photographs. This is far more important than | | | | be well on your way to getting a professional |
| choosing someone who simply wants to blind you | | | | wedding album that you will be able to treasure for |
| with photographic science or impress you with a | | | | many years. |
| string of qualifications and diplomas. | | | | |