| If the rule of thumb for planning a wedding is to | | | | spontaneous photos and letting him practice his or |
| start a year ahead of time, hiring a photographer | | | | her artistic style always works for the couple's |
| and a videographer or at least asking for their | | | | benefit. A qualified photographer will take the |
| input should be close to the same date. Acquiring | | | | couple's wishes into account and work from there. |
| a good relationship with your photographer early | | | | Involving the photographer in every step of the |
| on is important because you want him to attend | | | | way makes it possible for him to interact better |
| your wedding from the beginning to the end, so | | | | with the couple and their families in order to see |
| he can capture every memorable moment for | | | | and learn their best angles before the wedding. |
| you to reminisce many years afterwards. | | | | The alert photographer who took my nephew's |
| With fancy and elaborate weddings, as well as | | | | wedding photos counseled the couple against |
| with impromptu weddings or weddings on small | | | | holding their outdoor wedding at midday when it is |
| budgets, a good photographer will be the most | | | | the worst possible time to take photos. They |
| important person to hire. Most photographers, | | | | decided on a late afternoon wedding and an early |
| since they have an eye for color and design, can | | | | to late evening reception. Everyone was happy |
| give precious tips in the planning stage before the | | | | with the results because the photos and the video |
| couple and their parents start spending money. | | | | were spectacular. |
| After the wedding of a daughter of a friend when | | | | A good photographer will let all wedding attendees |
| the wedding photos arrived, the newlywed bride | | | | into the photos. With closest relatives and friends |
| burst in tears. She thought, when in print, the | | | | of the couple taking the front row, every person |
| pansy motif background and the purple and pink | | | | who has attended the wedding deserves to be at |
| bridesmaid gowns mixed and clashed with each | | | | least in a group picture. Giving the photographer a |
| other, making the bride and the groom look cheap | | | | list and introducing him to the guests as they |
| against a ridiculous background. Had they | | | | arrive is a good idea. Who wouldn't want to |
| consulted with the photographer beforehand | | | | exhibit a magnificent album of wedding photos |
| about the colors and designs of the flowers, the | | | | and a recorded video many years after when the |
| decorations, the background, and the bridesmaids' | | | | wedding becomes a hazy image in most anyone's |
| outfits, her heartache could be avoided. | | | | mind? |
| My daughter-in-law hired a very apt photographer | | | | If you have a different videographer other than |
| who gave her a good deal by including the | | | | your photographer, it is a good idea to let him |
| videography in the overall price. Moreover, when | | | | know, several weeks before the wedding, how |
| he found out that the beach with the sun coming | | | | you prefer things. Before you hire a videographer |
| up meant a lot to the couple, he made an | | | | always ask to see samples of his work. For the |
| appointment with them to have their photos | | | | videography, filming with a soft-box light turns out |
| taken at a local beach deserted at dawn. He had | | | | better than the flash or the video light. Audio |
| them dress in formal wear and enlarged the best | | | | quality is just as important as the video quality. |
| photo to 16''x 20'' in size. He put a huge white | | | | Choosing a DVD recording instead of a VHS is |
| border around the photo and everyone in the | | | | always a good idea, since the DVDs can be |
| wedding signed on the border, scribbling a wish or | | | | divided into chapters and scene selections. Also a |
| two. Now, this is one of the most cherished | | | | DVD will give you superior quality pictures and |
| possessions for the couple. It is truly priceless. | | | | images. |
| If you are on a budget and can't afford the fancy | | | | Yet, the most important tip is this: You, the bride |
| touches the photographer suggests, you might | | | | or the groom, when that great day comes, |
| decide to put up big poster board on an easel for | | | | remember to be yourself while looking at the |
| all the wedding guests' thoughts, wishes and | | | | camera. Your photographer wants to capture you |
| signatures. Make sure you leave enough space in | | | | as a human being, not just a beautiful image. |
| the middle of the board for a wedding photo. It | | | | May you and all the brides and grooms enjoy |
| will make a wonderful memento, not just for you | | | | exceptional photo and video keepsakes to cherish |
| but for your great grandchildren to come. | | | | for the rest of your lives. |
| Giving the photographer freedom in creating | | | | |