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| Beauty & Well-Being :: |
| SIMPLE WAYS TO GET IN SHAPE. |
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So you're getting married. Well, all brides want to look their very best on their wedding day. Hours are spent choosing the perfect gown, hairstyle and makeup. Many brides also take this opportunity to get ... Story |
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| Bridal Registry :: |
| IMPORTANCE OF A REGISTRY. |
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josie, a newlywed from mississauga, was disappointed with her wedding gifts. Although she had carefully registered for the china, crystal, and flatware patterns she wanted, most of her guests neglected to find out where. Instead, ... Story |
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| Jewelry :: |
| WEDDING BAND CHOICES. |
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Todays bride and groom have many choices in wedding bands.
Although the slender gold band is still a popular choice among couples pledging their troth, todays bride and groom have more options in wedding bands than ... Story |
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| Planning :: |
| DO YOU NEED A WEDDING CONSULTANT? |
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Long before Jennifer Lopez starred in the hit film "The Wedding Planner", brides-to-be have been pondering the question of whether they should rely on the services of a wedding consultant or plan the event themselves. ... Story |
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Beautiful Wedding portraits |
2005-01-07 |
| Winning wedding pictures |
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SCOUTING FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER
Just as you visited several reception sites and auditioned countless bands or DJs for your event, so should you make a list of several photographers to get a feel for what services are offered. Have an idea of what types of photos you'd like, e.g. traditional portraits, photojournalistic candids, black-and-white or hand-tinted special effects. Keep these requirements in mind when interviewing photographers. Here are other tips to heed:
Make sure the photographer you speak with and whose work meets your standards will actually be the person shooting your wedding. Some companies farm out work to freelancers, resulting in a complete stranger knocking at your door come the big day. Put the name of your photographer in your contract so you have a legal leg to stand on.
Ask to see three complete weddings that have been shot by the photographer. It's easy to look at a compilation of the "best shots," which may hide the many average shots that the photographer has taken.
Check to see what services are included in the photo package and what requires an additional charge.
Find out how much time the photographer will spend with you, if the fee includes all-day coverage. Can you get shots taken before ceremony at your home?
Make sure you won't have to incur costs for the photographer's travel expenses, especially if your ceremony and reception are at different sites.
Question their policy for emergency situations, such as if a backup camera is available if one breaks, or where they store the film before your photos are processed. You want to feel relatively safe that the large amount of money being spent will not be lost should a disaster occur.
Find out if the photographer works alone or with an assistant. It is customary to provide a meal for your wedding vendors, so you'll want to plan accordingly.
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Consider making the photography process easy for the photographer and for you to help ensure quality photos. Schedule a decent amount of time between the ceremony and reception for a photo session. You don't want to rush your photos and end up with poor shots.
Also, take the time to make a list of any important photos you would like. Most professional photographers are seasoned veterans and take a standard line-up of shots. If you have a request, discuss it with the photographer in advance. Some special shots you may want to include:
All of the bridesmaids together
Bride with each bridesmaid
Bride/groom with
parents separately
Combined family shots
Photo with favorite pet
Separate shot of siblings
Shots of
grandparent/extended family
Photos of the guests at tables
Centerpieces, cake alone, scenery
THE BIG DAY
Try to remain calm during your wedding day so you will look relaxed and happy in your photos. Put someone in charge of rounding up family and friends who will be participating in photos. This way, the process goes on without a hitch and you don't miss your entire wedding beneath that scenic gazebo. Similarly, tell the photographer when you feel you've had enough posing and are ready to be the life of the party. (MS) | 
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