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Engaging the services of a professional wedding photographer is as traditional as the three-tiered wedding cake and the white Rolls Royce, but things are changing. Today’s couples are a discerning bunch who are more likely to forego the limousine for a customised VW camper van and the cake for a chocolate fountain!
Likewise, they are looking for something quite different from their photography and are no longer satisfied with the stiff, formal pictures they see in their parents’ wedding albums or on gran’s mantlepiece. Capturing the essence of the day is what it’s all about, which means recording every detail from the dress to the table decorations and everything in between.
Photography itself has altered out of all recognition and never more so than since the introduction of the digital camera. Gone are the days when a photographer had to lug around cumbersome cameras on tripods, read the light on hand-held meters and stop to re-load their
film. Literally hundreds of images can be recorded onto tiny memory cards allowing more freedom and scope for the photographer and more choice for the bride and groom. And it isn’t just the equipment that has changed. More couples now opt for a civil ceremony in a suitably licensed venue with premises as diverse as clifftop castles, underground caverns and historic stately homes.
Photographers no longer have to shiver in draughty churchyards trying to sidestep the headstones or cram themselves into an often faceless register office. They now get to work in truly stunning locations, but does it make the life of a photographer easier? Not necessarily.
In some respects, the job has become more complicated and more time consuming as clients not only expect more images to be taken, they still demand the same quality. Years ago, it would be the norm to shoot 60-70 images over a period of 3 to 4 hours. These days, a wedding
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photographer can take more than double or even triple that number of images and an average working day could stretch from mid- morning until midnight, capturing everything from the bride’s hair and make-up preparations to the last dance of the night.
Choosing the right photographer is important, so it’s worth checking out several to see their style and what they can offer you. The best photographers will be booked up well in advance, so it’s never too early to start looking for your photographer. He/she will be with you for most of the day, so make sure you feel comfortable and at ease with them. Most professional wedding photographers will feel as passionately about your photographs as you do. They want to ensure that you are entirely happy with the images they produce, so talk to them openly and frankly and let them know what you want. By working together, you will get a set of images that you will cherish forever.
The Right Style
Fifty or so years ago, there was only one style of wedding photography, but today there are numerous options and you need to discuss your preferred style with your photographer. Traditional photography will focus on posed images of the wedding party and on key moments such as signing the register and cutting the cake. Reportage is a more relaxed and informal style which is candid and spontaneous, capturing events as they happen, rather than planning and directing a pose. Contemporary photography is a mixture of the two, giving you a variety of both styles.
Discuss your
preferences with your photographer and ensure they can deliver the style of photography that you prefer.
44 Cornish Brides : Autumn/Winter 2011
The Right Photographer
It’s never too early to start looking for your photographer - the best will get booked well in advance, so make this the first job you do after confirming the date of your wedding and booking your venue. The key is to find a professional with good experience, a proven track record and the right personality. No matter how tempting it is to save money, don’t let this over- shadow the importance of finding a good photographer. Invariably, you get what you pay for and cutting corners on your photography is not a good idea. Your photographs will last forever and you want to look at them fondly over the years and with happy memories - a good wedding photography will ensure you get the kind of photographs you want.
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