Why Professional Wedding Photography is the Way Forward
January 2014
You’re working your way down that never ending to-do list – you’ve got the venue, you’ve got the dress, the flowers are ordered and now you’re left wondering where on earth to begin scoping out a wedding photographer. Wedding photography can be a tricky business, and something shrouded in mystery for many overwhelmed brides and grooms-to-be. ‘Surely anyone can take a decent wedding photo’, you might speculate – but luckily for us, you’d be wrong. Wedding photography means not only capturing images but capturing memories. And this is no easy feat.
The first thing it’s essential to remember is that your wedding is an event – possibly the most important of your life – and deserves to be photographed professionally. The photos your guests take throughout the day will offer some real sentimental value and may even capture intimate moments a professional photographer will miss – but in order to document the biggest day of your life in all its glory, you’ll need to get the pros involved. A professional comes fully equipped, knowing what is expected of them –with a catalogue of specialist tricks. They know the best poses, special touches and even the ideal lighting to make the two of you, your lovely wedding party and the wedding itself look spectacular. Not only do they have the equipment readily on hand but they have the experience to achieve those knockout shots.
Any photographer worth their salt, professional or amateur, will have examples of their work they’ll be happy to show you. As a potential client, you need to shop around and be sure you like what they offer. The last thing you want when receiving your photos, dreaming of a spectral matrimonial scrapbook, is to find that the photographer you chose works solely in black and white. There are so many options available – from traditional to utterly offbeat – so you really need to sit down and determine exactly what you’re looking for. One effective way of deciding if your prospective wedding photographer is a good fit is to organise a pre-wedding shoot as a kind of dummy run. This way you can meet the photographer, have a dress rehearsal and get all those photos before the big day to assure that the service is precisely what you’re looking for. You could even have one of your lovely prints framed and mounted for friends and family to sign on your wedding day – an unusual twist on the traditional guest book that’s guaranteed to create some wonderful wedding memories.
Don’t be afraid to tell the photographer what you want – as the client, you’re calling the shots. A bit of communication goes along way and if he knows what you want, that’s what you’ll get. Obviously remember to allow them some artistic freedom – they’re the professional and your wedding photos will be infinitely lovelier for their expert input. If you’re getting conceptual, don’t be afraid to think outside the box – often the more abstract and offbeat wedding shoots deliver results above and beyond what is achievable the traditional way, and it’s always nice to exercise a little uniqueness.
Once you’ve got all of your lovely wedding photos, you need to do them some justice – and that means displaying them the right way. High quality wedding prints are the very best reminder of your special day – and most wedding photographers offer wedding albums as a paid extra. There are a variety of options available, tailored to suit your preferences. This is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life and you’re more than entitled to show those prints off.
If you’re looking for a professional, bespoke wedding photography service, Clear Photographic’s Dan Aziz offers an unbeatable service, preserving the happiest day of your life professionally and in all its glory. And with our exciting new competition, you can now win our amazing full day wedding package for free!
