Photography Tips for Wedding Days
When most brides and grooms make wedding day plans, they take certain things into consideration. They think about coordinating the date for vacation times. Or they coordinate the wedding day for the family to be able to make it into town. Or they plan it based upon maybe available venues, like the church or the restaurant.
But one of the biggest things they fail to plan for on the wedding day is the photographer. Don’t think this is something small. And I am not just saying it because I am a wedding photographer.
No planning the wedding day with the wedding photographer in mind could mean all the difference in the world. Especially when you think about the fact the photos are going to be the thing that captures that day for a lifetime.
What are some of the factors when you start planning with the photographer in mind. The date and time.
First let’s start thinking about the time. How many couples would want their photographer rushing through the photo shoot? I am pretty confident most couples will not agree to that.
Not even thinking about your photographer, most of the times the bride and groom will do just that. The couple will end up rushing the photographer to get all the shots in.
How so you say? A good amount of times, for instance, a couple will have a time let’s say 1-2 pm. With the reception beginning at 2:30. How many shots do you think the photographer can realistically get in with only half an hour to work with? Not that many.
Worse yet, what if he does get all the shots? Do you think they can take some real good shots if they are being rushed? Of course not.
So plan the wedding times and the receptions accordingly making sure there is ample time to take photos.
Second thing to consider when planning with the photographer in mind is your photographer’s availability.
Most probably don’t realize this, but most good photographers will be booked months in advance. If you do deal with a large photo company, they very well could have several photographers on staff.
Well planning your wedding without considering your photographer’s availability could turn into a nightmare. Because when you reserve that special day, without making sure your photographer is available, come wedding day you might get a shock when you find somebody totally different.
This scenario happens when you are dealing with a big company. You might not realize they have plenty of photographers on staff, and if the photographer you fell in love with is booked, unless you specifically ask, the company might not tell you. When the wedding day comes, a second rate photographer or worse yet, they might outsource the work and somebody else will show up.
So be prepared and don’t let this happen. Planning that special wedding day can be truly wonderful. Make sure that your plan has the wedding photographer in mind as well.
