Discovering The Right Wedding Photographer
There are moments of a wedding that will never be forgotten
. Among those are the father giving away his daughter and the first dance of husband and wife. The photographer's job is to immortalize these moments and bring all the good memories of the day back to life.
As you begin your search for your wedding photographer, look for a photographer that has a style that matches your personality. There are various types of photographers that specialize in different styles of photography.
Black and white photography creates a vintage, timeless look. Today, with digital photography, there are few photographers that take pictures with true black and white film. Many photographers will shoot in color, then desaturate the photo later. Sepia tones can also be created from color photography.
Some photographers specialize in outdoor photography. They bring the wedding to life using landscape as a background. These can be truly incredible moments as the clouds, mountains and fields all accentuate the beauty of the day. Generally outdoor photographers have a less posed feel to their pictures. Portrait photographers usually create a more formal look.
Finding someone who understands your personality will ensure the images reflect who you are and not just standard wedding pictures. You should come up with a shot list, or a list of images that you really want. Feel free to suggest locations for pictures and be interactive. However, remember that each new setting takes time for the photographer to set up equipment and this can take time away from you enjoying your ceremony.
Cost is often a factor when choosing a wedding photographer. Most often, you get what you pay for with a photographer. If you are paying $500.00, you might get a disk with untouched images on it, meaning some images may be a little dark or overexposed. The average wedding photographer costs somewhere between $3,000 - $5,000. They generally shoot for six to eight hours and you can decide which portion of the wedding is the most critical for the photographer to capture. You pay for experience and style. Top photographers can cost upwards of $10,000.
Find out what the wedding package includes. Does it include a wedding album? Most albums contain about 50 images chosen by the bride and groom. Do you only get one album, or do you get one for you, and one each for the parents of the bride and groom? Will you get physical proofs (3x5 images) or are you going to be sent digital proofs? Will the photographer give you a disk of images that you can print, or do you have to order all additional prints through them? (Prints are where photographers make the bulk of their money with a 4x6 running around $20.00).
Details of the wedding can fade quickly when the day is over. With a good wedding photographer, those memories will last the rest of your life.
by: Elaine Henshaw
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