PHOTOGRAPHS ARE THE ONLY THING YOU GET TO KEEP BESIDES YOUR WIFE OR HUSBAND.
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Long after your dress has been washed and pressed, the food has been eaten, and the lights have been dimmed, these once in a lifetime moments, will be a tangible reminder of the most magical day of your life! Be that in 2, 20, or 60 years, your wedding photographs should evoke the same emotions as those you felt on that day, the butterflies, the 1000 beats per minute you heard pounding in your ears as you walked down the aisle and saw your partner for the first time, and most of all that swell of pure, authentic love. That’s why you want to hire a photographer that you can trust to capture those sacred moments, fleeting glances, and the raw authenticity of your love story.
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LET GO OF THE MINDSET THAT LESS MONEY, MEANS MORE VALUE FOR MONEY
Weddings are expensive. It’s an unavoidable fact. So it is important to know how much you are willing to spend overall, and where you are allocating those funds. Knowing how much you are willing to invest in your wedding photographer will really help narrow your search. With that being said,
Your wedding photography shouldn’t be something that you just ‘tick off your list’, remember these will be what you cherish long after the day has gone, not only that but you definitely want to find someone who knows what they are doing. Do they know how to direct you while still letting you be yourselves? Do they know that pushing your limits on the adventurous scale to get ‘the shot’ and pushing you out of your comfort zone are two completely different things?
Do they know your pain points and how to resolve those?
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THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER THAN WHETHER THEY KNOW HOW TO WORK A CAMERA…
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
You have a vision in mind for your venue, dress, and decor, but what about your photographs?
Your preferred photography style is so important when choosing your photographer. You want to ensure that you choose someone who fits with your vision and has the same focus as you do when it comes to your wedding.
Photographers work hard to hone their craft and you will see it clearly when you review their portfolios. You can either go towards natural light, outdoor magnificent sceneries, adventurous locations, candid moments and authentic, raw emotions or staged light, heavily posed, high-end lifestyle portraiture. Should it be dark and moody, light and airy, film-like? Gosh, where do you even begin?
Time to start your research!
Look through pinterest and instagram, save the photos that you like and ask yourself why you like them? Is it the way they’ve captured emotion? The editing style? The composition?
Are you more attracted to fun, laughing, flirty photos or deep, soulful, romantic photos?
Are you adventurous enough to run off into the ocean or climb into a little river boat in your wedding dress?
Or are you more introverted and wouldn’t want to get your dress dirty?
Whatever your answer, it’s ok! The important thing is, once you know your aesthetic, you can then seek out a photographer whose work aligns
SIZE MATTERS
Your wedding day should be as stress-free as possible! Hiring an experienced professional will allow you to relax and really enjoy your big day! Weddings are busy events and often unpredictable. A professional photographer will know how to handle changes in schedule without placing any stress on you, adverse weather conditions, and direct you in a way that makes you enjoy every minute you are in front of the camera.
THERE ARE NO REDOS!
An experienced photographer will capture those moments without being intrusive. The authentic and heartfelt moments that tell your love story.
Remember, you are not only hiring your photographer for their experience but also their creativity. They will be able to highlight the little touches that make your wedding day uniquely yours, from the decor to the dress to the flowers.
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THE RIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER CAN ELEVATE YOUR DAY, AND YOUR PHOTOS, FROM GREAT TO EPIC!
Being drawn a photographer’s work is a good check point when making your final decision, however, your connection is just as important.
Out of all of your wedding vendors, your photographer will be the one that you spend the most time with, so you want to make sure you vibe with them as a person. A good way to gauge this is to
A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER IS A VITAL RESOURCE AND CAN GIVE YOU ADVICE ON EVERYTHING FROM TIME OF DAY FOR YOUR CEREMONY, THE BEST LIGHTING FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS, AND UNIQUE IDEAS.
