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At the end of your wedding day, after
you’ve eaten the cake, after the flowers are gone and you’ve dry-
cleaned and stored your wedding gown thinking to yourself when would
be the next time you’re going to look at it, your pictures and your
video are the only thing that will define your memories of the big day
for the rest of your life. So it's very important to choose the right
photographer and videographer. To help you make the best choice, we've
compiled a list you should be checking.
PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Research some photos by looking at magazines and/or on the web and
define your favorite style of photography -- traditional, candid, or
posed? (Seek out photographers whose forte matches your favorite
style.)
2. What is the photographer’s approach to shooting weddings? Has the
photographer shot many/few weddings? This question will give you an
idea of the expertise and passion for his/her work. You want to hire a
professional that is familiar with all the in’s and out’s of weddings
so he/ she won’t miss any key special moments of your day.
3. Does the photographer shoot in color, black and white, or both?
Does he shoot 35 mm or medium format or both?
4. Make sure you know who is going to shot your wedding and that
you’re looking at his work. If dealing with a one-person operation,
find out who would cover your wedding in case of an emergency.
5. Do not make a list of every possible photo combination, you’re
dealing with a professional and he or she shoots weddings for a
living. Most likely he or she would get the obvious family
combinations. Rather, give your photographer a list of must-take
photos of unusual combinations: college roommates, co-workers and
other pictures you definitely want shot along with your wish-list
photographs. Make sure you leave free range for the photographer’s
creativity to capture the festivities. This usually will get you the
best results. Enlist a relative or a close friend to point out
specific people for the photographer. Your wedding coordinator can do
that, if you have one.
6. How does the photographer determine price? By the number and kinds
of prints you think you'll want, the amount of rolls of film, the
hours the photographer spends on your wedding, the developing time, or
a combination of the above factors? How many rolls of film will be
shot, and how many proofs and final prints will result? Are packages
available? Can you get a price list?
7. Does the photographer develop his own film? How long does he keep
the negatives? Can you buy your negatives from the photographer? Do
you get to see paper proofs or does he show you the proofs on video,
CD-ROM, e-mail?
8. Look at each photographer's work. Be sure to carefully examine the
technical aspects of his work. Some things to look for:
· photos are framed and centered well
· photos are over- or underexposed
· details are visible
· people look comfortable and relaxed
But more importantly look on the personal level and ask yourself: do I
like his/her style? Does this seem like a person you could tolerate
throughout your wedding day? You'll want to feel very comfortable
around your photographer. If you’re not comfortable with him/her you
can rest assure it will show in your photographs. Rapport is important
with all wedding professionals, but it's crucial here!
9. Some of the most special wedding moments happen backstage while the
bride is dressing, while the family is waiting, or right after the end
of your ceremony when you sneak to a private room. Choosing a pro
photographer with whom you feel extremely comfortable and don't mind
inviting backstage will allow you to capture these moments. Keep your
photographer aware of your whereabouts at (almost) all times.
10. Do not ask the photographer for references. After all, he/she
would not give you the name of someone that he/she had a bad
experience with. Ask to see thank you letters. If your photographer is
a professional photographer, and has lots of experience than his/her
past clients should have been satisfied with his/her services and
would have sent some thank you letters. You can also ask other wedding
professionals about your preferred photographer, as a good
photographer would be well recognized by other wedding professionals
in your area.
11. Once you've found a photographer with the skill set, style,
vision, and personality you're looking for, you'll need to agree on a
contract. Be sure to schedule a follow-up meeting to talk about
specifics. Together, you'll decide how many hours your photographer
will spend at your wedding, and you'll discuss your Must-Take List and
any photos you don't want (the cake shot or the schmaltzy posed kiss).
12. A mixture of some posed and candid shots will round out and make
your wedding album more interesting. If you favor candid, hire someone
who specializes in a photojournalistic style, with real talent for
capturing emotional, spontaneous moments keeping in mind that many
portrait photographers can also shoot candid and most
photojournalistic photographers hate to shot portraits. Determine your
priorities and choose a professional accordingly. Your
photojournalistic pictures will set the overall feel and look of your
wedding album. Remember your most valuable photos would be the ones
where you can see and recognize faces, like shots of family and
friends. There's definitely a trend toward photojournalism and black
and white photography at weddings. B&W photos convey more emotions and
accentuate the essence of the subjects or objects being photographed.
Color photographs capture the overall theme and feel of your wedding,
like the room decoration, the bridal party colors and your flowers. If
you are not sure whether or not you would like B&W photographs, have
you photographer shoot everything in color and ask him to print some
prints in B&W. With today’s technology it would be very hard for the
untrained eye to see the difference between what was shot on B&W film
and what was shot in color. You cannot print a color print from and
B&W negative. However if you know you like B&W, have your photographer
shoot it on B&W film for a better and a more rich contrast. Your best
bet is a combination of both.
13.Make sure the photographer has backup equipment with him/her on
your wedding date in case of an emergency. Also, make sure it is the
same format and quality as the primary one. The photographer should
have backup for all his/her equipment, cameras, flash, lenses,
filters, batteries, cables, etc.
14. Always look for a professional photographer to shoot your wedding
day. But if you are on a tight budget and are thinking on looking for
a talented photography student or you've always admired your cousin's
skill as a shutterbug, consider this option. Just keep in mind that if
the photographer doesn't have wedding experience, you might not get
the great results you want -- and it might not be worth the savings.
If you hire a relative and you value your relationship, having him/her
photograph your wedding would exclude him/her from your day. Moreover,
if she misses some important moments she would feel bad and you would
have no recourse. Not to mention it could actually sour the
relationship you so cherished before.
15. Ask to see an actual album of an entire wedding and if possible a
proofs album to see the photographer’s raw material. Many
photographers have put together sample albums of their best shots from
many weddings. Look at pictures the photographer shot at a previous
wedding to see if he connected with the couple and captured the mood
of their day.
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