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Wedding
Photo Do's & Don'ts:
Top 10 Ways to Ruin Your Portraits Without
Even Knowing
Photography Expert Dan
Creviston Shares Things to Avoid
and Tips to Ensure Flawless Photography on Your Special Day
After months of planning the finer details of your special day –
the dress, the location, the guest list and more – your head
will likely be spinning. But with so much to think about, it is important
not to overlook your only opportunity to permanently capture your
special day - your wedding photography.
According to the Bridal Association of America, each year couples
spend nearly $5.2 billion on wedding photography, but your investment
could fall short if you don’t plan ahead. Without realizing,
there are 10 easy ways that you can take your photography from perfect
to forgettable.
Top 10 Mishaps of Wedding Photography:
1. Not carefully choosing your photographer
Before choosing your photographer, take time to review their portfolio.
If you don’t have someone with experience and skill, your photos
will pay the price. Studios should provide album examples to review
before you make your choice. If the studio does not allow you to choose
your photographer, quickly move on!
2. Not chatting with your photographer a week in advance
It is important to discuss everything in detail with your photographer
prior to the wedding day - don’t be afraid to be up-front about
your expectations. Do your check in one week prior to the wedding
so all instructions are fresh in the photographer’s memory.
If you have specific requests, ideas to explore, or important don’ts
to cover, express them. This is especially important because churches,
synagogues, mosques and chapels may have specific areas that cannot
be photographed. You don’t want any unwelcome surprises!
3. Not creating a photo "wish list"
Have you always dreamed of a romantic photo on top of a hill, in the
middle of a field, or on a median along a busy street? Show pictures
in magazines, old family photos, or any other visual to convey this
to your photographer. From there, your wedding photographer should
make your “wish list” happen.
4. Taking only stiff, posed pictures
Every album must have formal photos of the wedding party, but don’t
let it stop there. It is important to have shots in a more relaxed
setting – whether on the dance floor doing the electric slide
or strolling around the reception.
5. Shooting at high noon
The sun is shining, the sky is bright, but what you may think is a
perfect time to shoot is far from it. High noon sunlight creates harsh
shadows on the face and doesn’t cast you in the best light –
wait until the afternoon.
6. Sweaty, shiny photos
Of course it will happen - standing close together in full formal
gear can turn up the body temperature. But don’t let shiny faces
and (eek!) sweaty armpits take away from the special occasion. Be
prepared with powder, anti-perspirant deodorant and paper towels!
7. Not scheduling enough time for the
photo sessions and driving time
It takes time to shoot pictures of the entire family, arrive at several
different shoot locations and get all of those perfect shots with
you and your hubby. Make your life easier – allot extra time
for photography! As a plan of attack, get the large group shots finished
first, starting with children and the elderly. Next, take pictures
with the families and bridal party. Lastly, spend some alone time
with your man and the camera, while the impatient herd heads towards
the cocktail hour. After all, it is your day!
8. Badly positioned hands and feet
After several shots, you and your wedding party may become antsy –
tapping fingers, leaning on one foot and fidgeting. It is important
that your photographer works with you to keep everyone photogenic,
focused and above everything else – comfortable.
9. Missing the small moments
There are signature special moments in a wedding – the bride
and groom’s first kiss, the first dance between a father and
new bride, the garter ceremony and cutting of the cake. But small
moments - such as the flower girl smiling from the pew, a proud moment
between the mother and father, grandma on the dance floor –
cannot be missed!
10. Stopping photographs before the reception is over
Many couples want to turn the cameras off at 9 p.m., but some of the
most memorable and interesting photos happen when the party really
gets going. Keep shooting!
About
the Author George
Street Photo & Video:
Dedicated to providing affordable high-end photography services with
exceptional service and value, George Street Photo and Video continuously
makes wedding days unforgettable for couples throughout Illinois,
Wisconsin and Indiana. Uniquely setting themselves apart from the
competition, George Street offers each customer all high resolution,
digital negatives from the wedding, enabling them to print and distribute
as they wish. Customers also have the option choose their own photographer
and have an unlimited quantity of photos taken during the entire day.
George Street proudly offers a full service photography and videography
company complete with 20 photographers and in-house photography and
videography editing services. George Street is a proud member of the
Professional Photographers of America, Wedding and Portrait Photographers
International, and the Wedding and Event Videographers Association.
They have locations in Chicago, Lisle, and Schaumburg. For more information
visit www.georgestreetpv.com |
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