Wedding
pictures preserve
the special moments from your wedding
day for years to come. Before you go out to meet with
possible wedding photographers, you need to know
what you are buying and what you are looking for. The
following is basic information about wedding photography
to help you on your way.
Wedding
Photographers
Try not to cut corners when it comes to your wedding
pictures, you will kick yourself later. Hire a professional
wedding photographer to snap the photos for your big
day. Only
experienced wedding photographers know all the
nuances of photographing a
wedding: how to avoid problems, when to fade
into the background, and the
best way to compose a moment when working in
a crowd. For more information on selecting a wedding
photographer, click
here.
Photographic Style
Wedding photography is an
art form. Every photographer is different when it comes
to the style of picture they prefer to shoot. Some photographers use a photojournalistic
style which incorporates lots of candid shots, unique poses and unexpected
camera angles. Others prefer more formal portraits and traditional angles and
poses. A good wedding photographer, however, will combine these two techniques
to take a wide variety of pictures on your wedding day.
Black & White vs. Color
Today many couples and
photographers have the option of black
& white and color wedding pictures. Although
you may think of black and white wedding pictures
as
those
from
your grandmother's generation, think again. Black
and white photographs are always
beautiful and classic.
Perfect
for a few formal portraits, black and white
photographs add
a timeless feel and capture more expression without
the distraction of color. On the
other hand, color photographs are
rich, vibrant, and great for showing off all
of
the beautiful
colors
used throughout your wedding day. Candid and
action shots
are also best
in color. So
get the best of both worlds and ask your photographer
to
combine black
& white
and color photos.
Pricing & Packages
In general when it comes
to wedding photography you get what you pay for.
Of course a photographer’s high price tag
does not necessarily mean you’ll be getting
high quality. A low price tag however is a pretty
reliable sign that you’re likely to see low-quality
results.
Wedding
photos can cost anywhere form a few hundred to
a few thousand
dollars. Most photographers will offer a few
different packages of prearranged formats
and quantities of photos for you to pick from. Some packages may even
include engagement or bridal portrait sessions. If
you opt for a package deal, make sure you check into
the prices for buying
additional pictures.
Also inquire
about
the policy for keeping the negatives. Most studios will keep the negatives
for only a few years; if having them forever is important to you, ask about
buying
them.
Going
Digital
Digital wedding photography is becoming very
popular. Nowadays there are just as many wedding photographers
that prefer digital as there are wedding photographers
that prefer film. Digital
photography has many benefits, such
as fast turn around times, easy touch-ups, and
the
ability
to switch
color photos to black and white. In addition you can
easily email digital photos to family and friends or
burn them to a CD. Some photographers that use film
are also able to scan the negatives or prints to a
CD for an additional fee. So if you prefer to have
digital pictures, odds are you will be able to find
a photographer who can meet your needs.
