| The wedding photographer may just be the most | | | | delayed. |
| important part of your wedding ensemble well, aside | | | | 3. Make sure that you and the wedding photographer |
| from the person who conducts the ceremony. This | | | | have a clear understanding of what you are getting. |
| person is responsible for chronicling your big day and | | | | If you didn't discuss black and white photos with him |
| making sure that every memory is captured on film. | | | | prior to the shoot but have some listed, he may not |
| Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, | | | | be prepared. |
| being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in | | | | Also, if you want candid shots, make sure they are |
| your family or a wedding planner is handling the | | | | included in the price you decided on. Discussing the |
| events of the day, here are some tips to make the | | | | details of film type, poses, candid, and number of |
| photo sessions run smoothly: | | | | shots ahead of time means that when you get the |
| 1. Make a list of all the photos you want. Be specific | | | | bill, there won't be any surprises. |
| about who is in them, the location and what time the | | | | 4. Be respectful of the process. Yes, this is your day. |
| photos are scheduled for. So, if you want a picture | | | | But if you're feeling chaotic, just imagine how the |
| of you with all of your cousins outside under oak | | | | photographer feels trying to reign in all the chaos |
| tree-write it down! Once you have your detailed list | | | | around him for a photo. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, |
| made, go over it again to make sure haven't left | | | | parents, children, friends, family-everyone milling |
| anything or anyone out of the photo shoot. | | | | about, talking, and getting in the way. |
| Then, make sure the wedding photographer gets a | | | | The wedding photographer is used to dealing with a |
| copy of the list as well as the planner or a trusted | | | | lot of people at once, but to make sure you get |
| friend. This way, you can make sure the wedding | | | | what you want and keep him happy by being |
| photographer knows what to expect and someone | | | | organized. It may even be necessary to politely ask |
| else is there making sure nothing is skipped. | | | | those not in photos to leave the room. |
| 2. Tell people when and where to be for the photo | | | | Following the steps above can really ease your mind |
| shoot. A list is great as long as you notify everyone | | | | and make the whole process run smoothly for |
| on it. Be sure to tell let them know of the times, | | | | everybody involved. You can make sure the |
| places and attire for their photo and to be on time. If | | | | ceremony starts on time and that everyone gets to |
| you have to, tell your chronically late friends and | | | | the reception before all the food is gone! The |
| family members to be there earlier than necessary. | | | | wedding photographer is responsible for recording this |
| This is especially important for photos taken before | | | | day so treat him well and you'll be happy with the |
| the ceremony so the timing of the actual event isn't | | | | results. |