3) Try to have a cell phone with you or ask someone who will be traveling with you to carry one. A wedding is much like a stage production. All kinds of surprises can pop up and it’s good to have a way to coordinate with people, like your photographer. Doing this allows you to be more spontaneous in where you go between the wedding and the reception. Setting the phone to vibrate will help not to disturb anything going on.
4) Ask your DJ to make an effort at coordinating with your photographer. The DJ often acts as your MC and should be serving you by working with the photographer to make sure they are in place to capture your important memories. For example, if you have one photographer, they can’t shoot formal portraits of the guests and the first dance photos at the same time. A quick announcement over the microphone that the bride and groom will be having their first dance not only helps your photographer, it alerts all of your guests who brought cameras and want to take pictures as well.
6) Although brides will most likely have a hair/make-up person for the wedding, designate someone from the wedding party or someone of your choosing to help style and adjust clothing, hair, makeup or anything else so the photographer can concentrate on photo details.
7) Most clients these days are requesting that the portrait shots be kept to a minimum. That is not to say, however, that they are unwanted or unimportant, but many people have had the unfortunate experience of having been subjected to a previous painful session. Portraits can be light, celebratory and uncontrived. A few suggestions to ease your portrait pain are: 1. Create a shot list. 2. Pre-select a location or two. 3. Consider a location with ample open shade or soft light. 4. Have only those present that are to be photographed 5. Have some refreshments available. 6. Breath and relax. Remember, this is your day, take it in, take your time, enjoy.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: SUCCESS
Quick Tips
1. Communicate a lot
2. Clarify photo style
3. Have a silent cell phone handy
4. Encourage communication between vendors
5. Consider lighting at the reception
6. Designate a bridal helper during photos
7. Plan ahead for portraits
8. Consider ceremony site details
9. Love matters most
