| Today I went to interview a professional wedding | | | | photography checklist to help you focus in on hiring |
| photographer for my wedding occurring next year, | | | | the right type of photographer for you and your |
| and it sparked an idea to share my experience with | | | | fiancee. |
| my readers. As a wedding event planner, why not | | | | Other wedding photography tips to think about |
| provide some wedding photography tips and a | | | | include providing the photographer with the name of |
| wedding photography checklist to help another fellow | | | | your other vendors, such as the DJ, wedding event |
| bride with her wedding? | | | | planner and florist since many times they work |
| I think it is important when you are researching a | | | | together at other weddings and will talk amongst |
| professional wedding photographer to let your groom | | | | themselves as to what important shots should be |
| in on the experience. (Based upon the fact that he's | | | | captured that day. |
| interested!) My fiancee happens to be a professional | | | | Also, very important, well in advance of your |
| photographer so he has a vested interest in this part | | | | wedding, create a wedding photography checklist for |
| of the wedding. | | | | your wedding day. Remember to include and write |
| Therefore, take a look at different photographers' | | | | down which type of family shots you want and who |
| portfolios, ask your friends, relatives, your wedding | | | | you want in them, ceremony shots, bridal room |
| event planner for references as well as research | | | | shots, candid pictures during cocktails and the |
| online at various wedding sites that offer suggestions | | | | reception and party shots to name a few. |
| and wedding photography tips when you are first | | | | Keep in mind where you're getting married (indoors |
| selecting your photographer. | | | | or outdoors) as well as the time of day. You want to |
| Next, go and interview your potential photographer | | | | make sure that your photographer knows the people |
| like I did today (well, I didn't really interview Michael | | | | you want photographed by face and/or name so |
| since I have worked with him as a wedding event | | | | you might want to consider making a Facebook for |
| planner on other weddings)! It's important that you | | | | your photographer. All of these elements are just the |
| and your fiancee are comfortable with your | | | | tip of the iceberg when you start to generate your |
| photographer so that you will look relaxed and happy | | | | checklist, and this is why you want to start early |
| in your pictures no matter what happens at the | | | | with your list and then continue to add to it up until |
| party. | | | | your wedding day. |
| Discuss with your professional wedding photographer | | | | I hope you found these wedding photography tips |
| what type of pictures you are looking for. | | | | helpful for when you start your selection of a |
| * Do you want wedding portraits or journalistic-styled | | | | professional wedding photographer. It is not only |
| pictures? | | | | important to create a wedding photography checklist |
| * Do you want black and white and color shots? | | | | during the selection process but also one for the |
| * What type of wedding photography package do | | | | wedding itself. Until next time, remember the Budget |
| they offer? | | | | Bash mantra: make it simple, delicious, stylish, fun & |
| Prior to the meeting, you should create a wedding | | | | economical to all! |