| As one of the most important decisions you will | | | | work and remember to consider the importance of |
| make concerning the big day, planning your wedding | | | | personality. Your photographer will capture some of |
| photography should be considered with care. Follow | | | | the best shots behind the scenes, so you must feel |
| these four steps to ensure your wedding pictures | | | | comfortable in working with this person and inviting |
| capture these priceless wedding day memories. | | | | them backstage. Trust your instinct: if you find |
| 1) Select Your Photography Style | | | | anything disagreeable about working with this person, |
| How do you envision your wedding photographs? | | | | keep looking. And don't forget to get everything in |
| Wedding Photographers generally fall into three | | | | writing. For more information on selecting your |
| stylistic categories: traditional, photojournalist, or a | | | | photographer, visit our Hiring a Wedding |
| combination of both. Traditional photographers are | | | | Photographer guide. |
| practiced in obtaining great portraits and posed shots. | | | | 4) Plan the Wedding Pictures |
| For more candid shots that document the day's | | | | Well before your wedding day, make sure you have |
| emotions and all the behind-the-scenes action, you | | | | considered the must-have photography shots and |
| may lean towards the photojournalistic style of | | | | their execution. You should discuss these details with |
| photography (a hot trend for today's weddings). For | | | | your photographer so that he or she will be familiar |
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| photographer who can offer the perfect mix. | | | | (attendants, parents etc.), and the best and most |
| 2) Consider the Cost | | | | un-obtrusive way to get these important shots. |
| This really is one area in which you should avoid | | | | Consider every aspect of your wedding day and how |
| cutting corners, as your photographs will be one of | | | | you would like it captured. From the pre-ceremony |
| the few keepsakes you can actually take from your | | | | preparation, to your walk down the aisle, to your "I |
| wedding. Expect to allocate at least $1000 to your | | | | Dos," to your first dance and finally to your |
| wedding photography budget (the bottom line in | | | | departure, make sure to discuss the perfect shots |
| metro areas will be higher). If budget is a concern, | | | | for each special moment. Throughout the planning |
| consider ordering the most basic package, but avoid | | | | process, be in the lookout out for images that catch |
| hiring an inexperienced photographer to save money. | | | | your eye, and consider bringing clips to your |
| 3) Hire your Wedding Photographer | | | | photographer. |
| Do your research, and compile a list of potentials and | | | | Get even more wedding photography tips to help |
| commence the "meet and greet." When meeting with | | | | you plan your wedding album. |
| potential photographers, be sure to review his or her | | | | |