Pre-wedding Photography

Memory. It is the first word becoming an importantin the shooting session. Thing to remember is that
thing in pre-wedding photography. Started by athe subject is not a model or someone accustomed
simple wish of a couple of man and woman to haveto pose in front of cameras without nervousness. In
a series of memorable photos before they arepre-wedding photography, we  photographers shoot
married, pre-wedding photography trend startsthe common people, meaning that we shoot people
booming in photography business market. Thiswho might not be accustomed to be photographed,
chance, of course, becomes a great moment forso, if there is clumsiness, nervousness or a
photographers who are willing to learn commercialnon-maximum expression, it is natural.
photography, especially wedding photography. BesideDirection, instruction and communication from the
its less risk, it obviously does not need a lot of capitalphotographer have a significant role to ease the
and it needs a very flexible time. In this digital era,photographing atmosphere. However, a photographer
everyone can hold a camera and claim him/herself ascannot expect too much that his client will perfectly
a photographer. Admittedly, the smallest risk will bepose as he wants, without being commanded like a
taken, for the sake of a new hobby which is slowlyprofessional model will. Without a clear, interesting,
grading into a weekend side jobs.sympathetic and relax communication and direction,
Small Risk A photographer who wants to start athe photo result will less than optimal. Wardrobe
business on pre-wedding photography measures thatCostume or wardrobe which is themesupportive is
this kind of photography is less risky because of itsnecessary for the couple. It will be awkward if the
simple packaging – from its preparation to its finaltheme is a daily activity in the office, but the couple
product packaging; to simply choose and pick a client,wear full Javanese traditional wardrobe and hair-do.
for example. A photographer can freely chooseObviously, there will be no one complaining about the
everyone to be his/her clients: his/her colleagues,wardrobe and location. But the things to remember
partners, ex-classmates, etc.Or in other words, aare the photographical aesthetics and the soul of
photographer can pick every couple to be his/herpre-wedding photos; they are to picture their
“try-out” to present pre-wedding photos.memorable events (before married). An idea and
With that kind of photographer-client relationship, thesuggestion from the photographer about the choice
risk of failure is smaller and so is the possibility ofof wardrobe, color and accessories will be very
complaint. Here, pre-wedding photography becomes auseful, and of course, helpful to solve the client’s
stepping-stone, before finally, a photographer movesconfusion in choosing.
to a more serious level; not only pre-wedding, butAdmittedly, a photographer is more masterly about
also the other commercial photography. As a mattercolors combination and wardrobe type-location-theme
of fact, is this business so simple? Generally, there ismatching, which will finally affect the beauty of the
no exact parameter in the success of art, so is in thephoto creation. Location Everyone is definitely fond
pre-wedding photography.of a beautiful location – beautiful to see and
There are some important elements need to be paidbeautiful to be actualized in photography.
attention to in the preparation stage of pre-weddingNevertheless, is every beautiful place proper, suitable
photography so that the result will be (categorizedand possible to be actualized in a pre-wedding
as) successful. Theme Usually the couple expect thatphotography? Undoubtedly, digital imaging can very
the story pictured from the photos will be aeasily move the couple just in a second in front of
never-ending memory. Some couples request anthe Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall.
old-fashioned theme, daily activity theme, sports, etc.The question is; does it fit the couple’s personal
The photographer’s creativity or meticulousnessoriginality, their background theme and story? Pose
becomes a very important factor in transforming& Mannerly Freedom Another important thing is
those themes, in order not to make his final photosthe subjects’ pose. The couple are definitely
as only an ordinary documentation of a couple ofpermitted to pose romantically, e.g. to kiss or hug in
man and woman. Ideally, a theme will be given by thefront of public. But if this is done without direction, or
couple, and the photographer will then examine andwhatsoever, it will only produce a less qualified photo,
actualize it into a photo creation. But sometimes,and moreover, unworthy.
there is no particular request or description fromFor me, a romantic photo is not merely a vulgar
clients. No theme is requested? It should not be akissing or hugging pose without exploring a more
problem. Of course, a photographer can exploremannerly photographic art senses to expose. Just
deeper into what things can be exposed from theremember, those photos, undoubtedly, will not be
couple.personal consumptions, but there will be a lot of
It will be useful if a photographer asks severalpeople with distinct ages and degrees of artwork
questions to be the clues for the theme, e.g. aapprehension watching.
memorable place for both of them or each of theirSuccess Vs the Couple’s Voice Alike artwork,
activity it is to picture both of their personalities.there is no exact standard to be the success
Should a memorable place be far, beautiful andparameter of a prewedding photo. Then, how does a
expensive? Absolutely not. A small spot in the edgephotographer know whether his work is successful
of town, sidewalk, a crowd on a crossing or a trafficor not? The couple’s voice is the answer. When
jam all of them are more than enough to beour works are satisfying clients; this becomes the
actualized into a theme. In fact, theparameter of success.
photographer’s creativity is required here.Obviously, pre-wedding photography is not merely
Communication The photographer’s skill tocapturing objects, setting poses, portraying beauty
communicate with the couple is needed not onlyand carving memories, but also creating an artwork.
when picking up the theme and preparation, but also