When most couples plan their wedding day they take a lot of things into consideration. They coordinate the date according to vacation times from work. Or they plan the day according to the best time for family to come into town. Or they make plans according to the availability of the church or restaurant.
But one of the biggest things they fail to plan for on the wedding day is the photographer. Don’t think this is something small. And I am not just saying it because I am a wedding photographer.
No planning the wedding day with the wedding photographer in mind could mean all the difference in the world. Especially when you think about the fact the photos are going to be the thing that captures that day for a lifetime.
So what are the key factors to consider when planning with the photographer in mind. The date and time.
Let’s begin talking about time. How many couples would want their photographer rushing through the photo shoot? I am pretty confident most couples will not agree to that.
Without even considering your photographer, a majority of the times most couples do just that. The couple or family basically rush the photographer to try and take all the pictures.
How so you say? Well a lot of times, the couple will schedule the ceremony for let’s say 1-2 pm. With the reception beginning at 2:30. How many shots do you think the photographer can realistically get in with only half an hour to work with? Not many.
Even worse, let’s say he does take all the shots? Do you think they will be of the best quality when the shots are rushed? Of course not.
So plan the wedding and reception with enough time in between to take the photos.
Second thing to consider when planning with the photographer in mind is your photographer’s availability.
Most probably don’t realize this, but most good photographers will be booked months in advance. And if you are dealing with let’s say a large photography company, they may have several photographers.
Well planning your wedding without considering your photographer’s availability could turn into a nightmare. Because when you reserve that special day, without making sure your photographer is available, come wedding day you might get a shock when you find somebody totally different.
This happens more than you can imagine when dealing with a big photography company. You might not realize they have plenty of photographers on staff, and if the photographer you fell in love with is booked, unless you specifically ask, the company might not tell you. When your wedding day comes, they might just outsource their work or a second rate photographer might show up.
So be prepared and don’t let this happen. Planning your wedding day is wonderful. Make sure you plan it also with your wedding photographer in mind.
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