Wedding photography mistakes you should avoid
Many articles have been written about why you should employ a professional wedding photographer, why it is crucial, and how to get the most of your budget. There is just one thing you will not see until your wedding day is finished, and that is your wedding photographs. Everything else, including your wedding location, flowers, dress, music, seats, decorations, and so on, will have been viewed, planned, and booked.
1 THE EDITORIAL ELEGANCE
Your wedding photographer will capture the day for you, but you won’t see the results of their work for several weeks. This is why picking the right wedding photographer is so important; once the day is over, your wedding photos are the only thing that will capture and hold onto those moments, memories, and feelings.
However there are still some mistakes couples make when it comes to their wedding photography, so we have rounded up some common ones for you to analyze better.
1 Under appreciating the importance of wedding photography
There have been several articles published about why you should hire a professional wedding photographer, why it is so important, and how to achieve maximum results for your budget.
There is just one thing you will not see until your wedding day is over: your wedding pictures. Everything else, such as your wedding venue, flowers, gown, music, chairs, and decorations, will have been seen, planned, and booked.
Your wedding photographer will document the event, but you won’t see the final product for several weeks. This is why choosing the perfect wedding photographer is so crucial; once the day is done, your wedding images will be the only thing left to record and hold onto those special moments, emotions, and sentiments.
Hire a professional wedding photographer who understands what they’re doing and has years of experience doing it; it’ll be one of the finest investments you’ll ever make.
2 Not capturing all the ceremonies
You may have hired a photographer, but another regret may be that you just hired them for the ceremony, which is another expense. With all of the stress of organizing your wedding, it can be tough to imagine how you will feel on the morning of your big day, and it might be tempting to skip this step to save money, but these photos can be some of the finest of your day.
Getting ready shots can be a lot of fun, with you and your bridesmaids getting ready together, sharing a glass of wine, and a range of moods and sentiments in the room, from excitement to anxiousness to relaxed and fun.
Photos of all your close family and friends together for the celebration of your wedding, you have spent a lot of time planning it so ensure you capture moments of your guests enjoying it all.
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3 Not meeting the photographer first
It is critical to meet your wedding photographer before hiring them. Their work may be fantastic, but if you don’t feel natural and at ease with them, it will show in your images. While all photographers want to make you feel at ease, you may feel uneasy around them, which will show in your photos.
They may have some great photo ideas, but you may not want them; the thing is that you want a photographer with whom you get along, with whom you feel at ease, with whom you almost feel comfortable.
You may see how you get along with your photographer by meeting them first; you may find it tough or awkward with them, which will show in your images; however, if you click and feel like you’re chatting to an old friend, your wedding photos will become more fun, natural, and pleasurable. Your finest pictures will be of you having a good time and enjoying the day.
4 Making last-minute bookings
You’ve established your photography budget and done everything you can to maximise it so you can hire the greatest photographer possible. So far, everything has ticked, but you haven’t made a decision, and when you realise you still need to hire someone, you may be upset to find that the wedding photographers you wanted you had selected are fully booked on your wedding day.
You should hire your wedding photographer as soon as your wedding location and date are confirmed, just like you should reserve your wedding venue. The greatest wedding photographers will take bookings in advance, regardless of your budget, so don’t wait until a few months before your big day to find out they are already booked. Our recommendation is to select and book your perfect wedding photographer as soon as you have your date and venue.
5 Photo lists
You choose your perfect wedding photographer because you like their style, feel comfortable working with them and trust them.
Let the photographer know if there are a few good shots you want, such as family photographs or mother & bride shots, but don’t tell or show them every photo you want. You’re employing them because you believe in them since you’ve seen their entire collection of works and admire their aesthetic.
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When we say we want to be your best friends as photographers, we mean we’re here to make you feel comfortable, supported, and understood throughout your wedding journey. We want to capture your unique story in a way that reflects your personalities and the love you share. If you’re hoping for ordinary pictures, then we might not be the best fit for you.
