10 Best Wedding Photography Strategies for the Bride and Groom

Ever wondered what you ought to be looking out for in choosing a wedding photographer? Or what you should anticipate to pay? How could you help your photographer to get the best possible photographs of your big day? If so, then explore the following 10 suggestions:

1. Set a realistic budget - There's an adage that still holds true 'you get what you pay for!'. Whilst it's there are some excellent professional wedding photographers obtainable for smaller fees, most of the time if you would like good quality photography you should pay for it. My advice is to take into consideration your wedding images as an investment, not a expense. Your wedding photos are the one thing you're able to keep as an emotional 'record' of the biggest day of your life. And don't forget, once your wedding is over, you can't re-run it! Permit me to ask a question- If your home was burning and you had two minutes to save your most treasured possessions, what would you take? Most people would say their family pictures. Please don't make the mistake of employing a sub-standard professional photographer.

2. Be practical about timings- In our experience weddings almost never run exactly to time, which is completely okay. It is always a good idea though to build a bit of 'fat' into your timings. If you feel you require 30 minutes for your formalised group shots, program in 45 minutes! It will mean you could take it easy more, and lower any stress on the day.

3. Find out the kind of style that's appropriate for you- There are so many different photographic styles around it can be very puzzling. Do lots of online investigation, and look through lots of different photographers' website. You'll get a definite instinct about the kind of style you like. Trust that instinct!

4. Please, not too many group shots! - Yes, I know this is controversial! Personally we don't photograph weddings with in excess of 8-10 group shots. In our experience they occupy a lot of time, and can be tedious for guests, who have to hang around. You need to be able to get the combos you actually need in those 7 or 8 formals.

5. Don't be too prescriptive- Now this guidance primarily applies if you need lots of documentary/reportage photography. If you give a photographer a list of a hundred shots you have to have, its unlikely they will have a chance to take any reportage style pictures. Like most things in life, its about obtaining the right balance.

6. Make sure you really like your photographer- Yes, this might feel like an obvious point, however its as important that you like your photographer as a person just as much as liking their photographs. You'll be spending considerable time with your photographer on your special day, so you'll want to feel comfortable in their company.

7. Want beautiful preparation shots?- A fantastic piece of advice if you would like great looking bridal 'getting ready' pictures is to make sure that you are getting ready in a clear, uncluttered room. Trust me, it makes for far better photos than a disheveled, untidy room.

8. View a whole wedding- when meeting and vetting wedding photographers make sure that they demonstrate you albums that display the entire wedding from beginning to end. Watch out for consistently great coverage and photos throughout the day. Anyone can grab 1 or 2 good pictures during the course of a wedding. Great photographers will consistently capture great images throughout the day.

9. Worried about being photographed? Ask your wedding photographer for a pre-wedding shoot, which many will provide at no cost. It is a great way to get used to being in front of the camera prior to your big day. Believe me, it will make you feel much more relaxed about being photographed on your wedding day itself.

10. Finally, most importantly, relax and enjoy yourself! 

Author: Matt Foden

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