Choosing A Traditional Wedding Photographer
When you plan your wedding, one of the most important choices you have to consider is your photographer
. There are a number of photography styles available to choose from for your wedding, and traditional photography remains one of the most popular. If you like the structure and formality of posed pictures, a traditional wedding photographer may be the best bet to capture the special moments on this special day.
A traditional wedding photographer will typically pose his or her subjects and then snap the picture, rather than taking candid or free-form photos. There are many ways to find the best photographer for your wedding. You can appeal to already-married friends for recommendations, do research online, or even consult local clubs or professional organizations to find a photographer. If youre planning a wedding on a budget, photography students at your local college or university may be an option as well. Whichever route you choose to find a photographer, ensure that he or she owns (not rents or borrows) up-to-date photography equipment and a proper location to develop film or process digital files.
A traditional photographer should have an extensive background in taking portraits, as these wedding photos are designed for display in a portrait album. When youve narrowed down your list of potential photographers, ask to see each of their portfolios. Pay close attention to the body alignment, lighting and background in each of their sample photos.
A shot list is what your traditional wedding photographer will use to ensure that each of your desired photos and poses are taken. As a couple, sit down with your chosen photographer in plenty of time before the big day to discuss what photos you desire and how many.
Some of the types of traditional photos that you may consider are pre-ceremony photos with parents, your bridesmaids and groomsmen, walking down the aisle after exchanging vows, tossing the bouquet, the first dance, and cutting the cake at the reception. If you want to be sure that specific friends or family members are photographed at your wedding, a traditional wedding photographer with a shot list will be able to do this.
Keep in mind that the needs of your photographer may have impact your weddings time frame, since he or she must go down a list of requested photos to make sure all of them are taken. Some couples may choose to have their posed photos taken a day before the wedding to save time.
Your traditional wedding photographer should make suggestions on the best lighting and background for your shots, so be sure to provide plenty of details about your venue, or better yet take a short trip to the location before the wedding to scout out the best areas for photography.
When you have done your photography homework and pre-planning, you will be in good hands. Now, just relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that the most important moments will be preserved and treasured.
by: Jane M Dawson
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