As an engaged woman, you have learned that trust is a key ingredient to any relationship! This holds true for the relationship you have with your wedding photographer too.
While you may have a vision of how you want your wedding day pictures to turn out, we advise you putting your trust in your photographer. Trusting your photographer a little more in these main areas will not only result in better images for you to remember your big day by but will also relieve you of some stress as well.
Again, like relationships, trust is earned. When choosing a trustworthy photographer, view their portfolio and have them take your engagement photos. After seeing their previous work, working with them at your engagement shoot (where there is less pressure than on your wedding day), and receiving those photos back, you should be able to give away control of capturing the day to your professional photographer.
At Amazing Graze Barn, we recommend leaving the following photography elements in the hands of your hired pro:
Shooting Locations
You wedding photographer will have taken the time to familiarize themselves with your reception location or areas around your ceremony site to find the best places to photograph. They'll know where gets the best light and where the best scenery is.
To give your photographer a chance to familiarize themselves, booked brides and their vendors are welcome to attend an Open House prior to their wedding day.
Time of Day to Shoot
Lighting is key to creating beautiful images. Using the natural light of the sun will produce the best lighting setting but that doesn't mean all times of the day will give you the same results. Your photographer will know what time of day will be best to take those gorgeous outdoor shots without leaving harsh shadows on your face.
If you are looking for the best possible photos, inform your photographer ahead of time that you do not mind if they pull you and your groom to a great location during the reception as needed.
Poses
Trust your photographer to know what pose is the most flattering for you. They can see how the light is illuminating you and what is in the background. While some photographers will take into consideration your picture ideas, but overall trust their view from behind the lenses. After all, they have everything to gain from helping you look your best!
Editing Your Photos
Trust your photographer’s creative eye during the editing process. They will know which images will look best in black and white, color, cropped and which ones to add special effects to, if any. Part of the editing process is a part of their style and this is one of the reasons you hired them. Trust them to use their skills to make each image stunning.
Handling Printing Your Photos
Your photographer knows where to get prints made and probably has a long-term relationship with a reputable printing company. The worst thing you can do is have a stunning image, order a large print and find the colors are off, the image is blurred or it simply looks dull. Knowing where to get your prints made, what size they should be done in and which ones will look best in your albums, wall art or thank you cards can be a part of the package from your hired professional photographer.
Giving away control on your wedding day seems scary. But, the day comes with a lot of details. When hiring any vendor, do your homework on them, plan with them ahead of time, and watch as they do their job flawlessly for you!
At the Amazing Graze Barn, we care about your special day, and take action to ensure that it turns out to be just what you had hoped for! Let us show you around the barn and chat about your hopes and dreams!