Friday, May 6, 2011

Getting The Best From Your Wedding Photographer

By Adriana Noton


Your wedding photographer is an integral part of your big day. After all it is the pictures they take that will provide you with a lasting memory that can be viewed at any time. Therefore it is important you know how to get the best out of them.

The process starts with choosing who you want to take pictures on your big day. There are many ways you can go about finding a wedding photographer. Ask for recommendations from friends and family and if they do recommend someone ask if they have any photos by that person.

Wedding fairs are a great way to find photographers as they regularly exhibit as this type of event. There should be plenty of information for you to refer to and take away to look at in your own time. You should also be able to view examples of their work in form of sample albums or pictures of previous weddings.

Another good place to search is the internet or local directories. People who advertise online are likely to have a website you can view so you can see if you like their work before committing to an appointment to go and see them. If having looked at the website you do not like their style of photos you do not need to take it any further.

Before you to meet prospective photographers it is a good idea to write down any questions you may have for them. This could include what sorts of packages are offered, whether you can request any particular shots, or whether the photographer will be alone or have an assistant. An assistant can often take candid shots of guests while the main photographer is taking the official pictures.

As well as traditional photos, many photographic artists also provide pictures in other mediums, such as DVDs or on canvas. Ask if they have any examples of these you can look at so you can get an idea of all the options available to you. Also remember that your photographer cannot see into your mind, so they will only know that you want a particular picture taken, such as of the car, if you let them know.

Make sure you keep them up to date with any changes that occur to your plans. It may be that you are having to leave for the venue slightly earlier than first planned, and if you had arranged for them to come to your house first you may need to rearrange their arrival time. The more notice you can give of changes the happier your photographer will be.

Finally you do not want to have your day spoil it by not being able to have all your chosen pictures taken because your guests were in the wrong place at the wrong time. To avoid running around after everyone yourself it can be a good idea to appoint someone to liaise with the wedding photographer Oakville to ensure everyone is where they need to be. By doing this you can have a stress free day knowing that everything is being taken care off and just have the pleasure of reviewing all the pictures once they are ready.




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