Wedding Day Photography Planning
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 plan it based upon maybe available venues, like the church or the restaurant.
But one of the biggest things they fail to plan for on the wedding day 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 realize that the photos are what are going to last a lifetime.
What are some of the factors when you start planning with the photographer in mind. The time and the date.
First let’s start thinking about the time. How many couples would want their photographer rushing through the photo shoot? I am pretty confident most couples will not agree to that.
Well without even thinking about your photographer, a lot of times couples will do just that. They will force the photographer to rush his shots.
How so you ask? A good amount of times, for instance, a couple will have a time 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 are going to take good quality shots when they are rushed? No way.
So plan the wedding times and the receptions accordingly making sure there is ample time to take 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 without considering your photographers availability on the wedding day could turn into a disaster. Because if you book that special day and don’t make sure that the actual photographer will be available, when your wedding day comes you might be shocked to find someone totally different.
This can happen when dealing with a large photographer 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 the wedding day comes, a second rate photographer or worse yet, they might outsource the work and somebody else will show up.
So be prepared and don’t let this happen.Making plans for your wedding day is special. Make sure you plan it also with your wedding photographer in mind.