| Lets be honest, Weddings are expensive! | | | | from photographing your wedding, and you can get |
| As if the dress, suit hire, food, beverage, car hire and | | | | some really creative photos of your special day |
| flowers did not cost enough, most photographers | | | | - Get your guests involved! Have digital cameras |
| charge around $5,000 for an average wedding | | | | given out at your wedding, to get your guests' view |
| package! | | | | of your big day |
| Photography is important however. It helps you | | | | - Use a professional photographer to capture just |
| remember your special day for years to come, and | | | | one or two vital hours of your special day |
| to share those memories with future generations. I | | | | - Make your own photo album! Many photographers |
| still remember looking through my Grandmother's | | | | have 'packages' which include the design, print and |
| album in awe, as a child. | | | | manufacture of an album. What you are not told |
| There are ways to lower your wedding photography | | | | about however, is the thousands this adds to your |
| costs however, whilst still capturing the moments | | | | package deal. Opt out of having an album made for |
| you will treasurer forever. Here are a few ideas: | | | | you, and make it yourself - with your special touches |
| - Enlist the help of family and friends with an eye for | | | | all through it. |
| photography, who will photograph your wedding for | | | | Always keep in mind, there is safety in numbers. The |
| free! If they feel comfortable with new technology, | | | | more photographers you have, the smaller the |
| and are quick learners, you could hire a top-of-the-line | | | | chance of 'missed moments'. Each idea above can be |
| camera (and shoot on auto), this will make a world of | | | | used in conjunction with the others, to help your |
| difference to the quality of your images. DSLR | | | | have your precious moments captured in a way you |
| Cameras can be hired from photographic speciality | | | | can rely on. |
| shops for around $180 per day | | | | Please note, although you may want to save money, |
| - Hunt around for affordable photographers. There | | | | it is important to get your photos printed at a |
| are not a huge number of firms out there who will | | | | specialised photographic printer (never use the kiosks |
| provide this service cheaply, so you have to look | | | | at department stores, or chemists, as the colours are |
| hard (we might know of a business in your area if | | | | not 'true' and will fade dramatically within ten years). |
| you need help finding a photographer) | | | | This will help your photos last the distance. |
| - Advertise your wedding at a local photography | | | | Best of luck with your big day! We hope these ideas |
| class or university - they may enjoy the experience | | | | have helped. |