| It's your wedding...one of the most beautiful days in | | | | offer you, so you can choose. Make sure the one |
| your life. How else can you make the perfect | | | | chosen is the one that will cover your wedding. |
| occasion last? Capture the momentous event with | | | | Otherwise, it is better to find a photographer that |
| great wedding photographs. Read this guide to make | | | | personally shoots weddings. A two-person team is an |
| sure you choose the right wedding photography | | | | even better package because two points of view of |
| service for your big day. | | | | the wedding can be taken. |
| The first thing to do is to give the most | | | | Some photographers only offer the traditional |
| opportunities for the photographer when scheduling | | | | wedding photography style, or strictly a |
| activities during the wedding day. When planning the | | | | photojournalistic style. It is best to find a versatile |
| time of the wedding ceremony and of the reception, | | | | photographer that can do both. |
| couples should incorporate the time that the | | | | Lastly, couples should take note of some important |
| photographer requires to capture all of the couple's | | | | questions to ask a prospective wedding |
| special moments. There should be a gap between the | | | | photographer: |
| end of the ceremony and beginning of the reception, | | | | · Are colored and black and whites included, or |
| to allow for more photographs for the bride, groom | | | | would he charge extra for B/W? Dramatic effects |
| and wedding entourage, especially if they are in two | | | | can be made with black and white photographs, so |
| different locations. The photographers and subjects | | | | ask if this is a premium. |
| will have a more relaxed shoot and will enjoy all the | | | | · Are hand and digital coloring or digital color |
| parts of the wedding if the events are well spaced | | | | separation included in the package or would he |
| out. | | | | charge extra for these? Better pictures are |
| Next, think of important factors when selecting a | | | | developed when the photograph colors are |
| wedding photographer. The photographer should be | | | | separated first, improved, and then printed. |
| able to show more than one complete set of | | | | · What kinds of cameras does he use? Does he use |
| wedding photos. Couples should not accept someone | | | | medium format equipment and have a back up? |
| who shows only selected prints of their best | | | | Does have a "leaf" shutter or "focal plane"? |
| photographs from different weddings. Ideally, all | | | | · What lenses does he use? Does he use only one, |
| photographs from 3 to 4 complete wedding sets | | | | or will he change lenses? Make him show you photo |
| that are at least satisfactory should be a criterion of | | | | effects that he is able to achieve with different |
| a professional wedding photographer. | | | | lenses and choose the ones which you like to appear |
| It is also good to have a photographer that gives a | | | | with your photographs. |
| package with unlimited coverage for the whole day. | | | | · Is he willing to customize a package that is within |
| Again, this way, photography will not be rushed. | | | | your budget? |
| Next, try to be aware of photography companies or | | | | Asking intelligent questions will encourage |
| individuals that contract out jobs to a pool of | | | | photographers to deal openly with customers. |
| wedding photographers or even freelancers. | | | | Remember, it's your special day, and you should |
| Salespersons often pose as actual photographers and | | | | make sure that the wedding photography is |
| try to woo customers. Make sure companies deal | | | | something that will help you and your loved ones |
| openly, and ask them to show 3 to 4 complete | | | | relive those wonderful memories. |
| weddings from each of the photographers they | | | | |