Wedding Day Photography Planning
Most couples making wedding day plans have a lot of things that they do take into consideration. They coordinate the date according to vacation times from work. Or they coordinate the wedding day for the family to be able to make it into town. Or they plan it based upon maybe available venues, like the church or the restaurant.
But one of the biggest things couples fail to plan for is the photographer. This is no small issue. 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 consider the pictures are what is going to be captured for a lifetime.
What are the things to think about when making plans 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 certain that most people, couples especially, will not raise their hand to that thought.
Without even considering your photographer, a majority of the times most couples do just that. The couple will end up rushing the photographer to get all the shots in.
How so you ask? Well a lot of times, the couple will schedule the ceremony for let's say 1-2 pm. With the reception starting at 2:30. How many shots can a photographer make when he only has a half hour to work with? Not that many.
Worse yet, what if he does get all the shots? Do you think they are going to take good quality shots when they are rushed? Of course not.
So plan the times for the wedding and the reception with enough space in between to take all 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. If you do deal with a large photo company, they very well could have several photographers on staff.
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 may not even realize that they have a staff of photographers and if the photographer you liked is booked, unless you ask, they might not tell you. When your wedding day comes, they might just outsource their work or a second rate photographer might show up.
Be prepared that you don't let something like this happen. Planning that special wedding day can be truly wonderful. Make sure that your plan has the wedding photographer in mind as well.
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