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| Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 | |
| 12:51 am | Exclusive Wedding Photography Techniques For More Profit It's not often that you are the only wedding photographer in town fotografies gamou. If you are of course, then you don't have any competition and therefore don't need to read any further. More realistically, you are one of many and need to offer something special in order to increase your share of the market and so increase your income. Let your competition pose their newlyweds in front of the same old boring backgrounds or pray for good weather so they can do a photo shoot in the local park. You can offer to take your clients to far away lands and never have to worry about the weather. You can actually do all this on a very small budget with the new wedding photography techniques and never have to leave the comfort of your studio. You can place your bride and groom in all sorts of romantic locations from a castle in Scotland to a resort in the Maldives fotografies. All you actually need is a piece of green cloth and a computer. You just set up a green screen, photograph your clients in front of it and then use green screen computer software to place them in any location they want fotografies gamou. This equipment isn't expensive nor is the technique difficult and it also means that you no longer have to buy lots of different backgrounds or carry heavy equipment to difficult locations. The green screen is easy to use. All you need to do is load the photo of your couple and a photo of the location that they have decided upon. The software then easily replaces the green screen with the scenic image and cleverly blends the images to give a natural effect. This means that you can now offer your clients something special that your competition can't. If you advertise that your studio can take them away to far away lands for their wedding photographs without any expense or travel involved, then you will be able to increase your customers. With green screen wedding photography techniques, you can photograph people anywhere on earth, the only limit is their imagination. This should give you a fabulous portfolio of portraits in romantic locations so your clientele will grow and grow. Current Mood:  excited |
| Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 | |
| 11:29 pm | DIY Wedding Photo Books Online - A Bride to Bride Guide As a DIY bride who made my own invitations, table numbers, and even centerpieces, I know firsthand how hard it is to come up with a realistic budget and then stick to it. One of the most important of these budget decisions involves selecting the right photographer and the best photography package to suit your needs. Every bride knows that after the whirlwind day is over, what remains is your photos and memories of your big day. Discuss with your photographer the option to obtain the high resolution digital files of your photographs so that you can make your own wedding photo book. Additionally, many photographers include an e-session or engagement photo session prior to the big day, to give you a chance to get more comfortable interacting with your photographer and to get more comfortable being in front of the camera. My fiance (now hubby) and I showcased these e-session photos in a custom photo guest book for our wedding guests to sign. You don't have to be a designer to make a beautiful album. It was very easy to do using the free design software provided by the photo book company, and an easy drag-and-drop interface. The guest book was a big hit and our guests filled it with personalized messages. A standard guest book will probably get put at the back of your closet, while a photo wedding guest book will be fun to look through even years down the line. As for options for your wedding album, there are many. You can get a high-quality one for as little as $30 for a 20-page 8. 5 x 11" hardcover book, all the way to $250. 00 to $450 fotografies gamou. 00 or more for a premium leather bound flush mount photo album. More affordably priced photo books make great gifts for parents albums or for the bridal party, while the bride and groom will likely opt for a premium style. Two main types of photo books tend to appeal to the "newly wed":1) The lay flat photo book, and2) The flush mount leather album. The lay flat photo book is bound in a special way that allows its pages to lie flat. The pages stay open without having to hold them down, which gives it a premium look fotografies gamou. This format also typically allows you to stretch a single image across both pages of the spread, providing a sweeping panoramic visual effect that showcases your best photos. Lay flat books are also available printed on thick, genuine photo paper - which also adds to the quality. The flush mount album is a type of photo book that lies flat. Flush mounts are printed on real photo paper and mounted on a hard board type backing which makes the pages feel extra thick. They are generally bound in a leather case and are pricier than regular lay flat photo books, but you do get what you pay for. Due to the thickness of the pages, they generally come in limited page counts of about 20 to 30 pages. Until recently, these options were only available to pros, but now many companies are offering these options directly to brides and grooms. If you're a little intimidated, don't be! Many companies offer free books to try their service so you can do a trial run with your vacation photos or family photos for instance, before trying to make your own wedding album. Current Mood: relaxed |
| 10:27 pm | Professional Wedding Photography, Is It Worth It fotografies gamou Wedding PhotographyWedding photography is one of the most important decisions you have to make when planning for your big day. You may have been planning your wedding for the best part of a year, or for some brides many years! Everything has to be perfect. There are so many different components to plan for a wedding. From the photographer, wedding cake, venue, food etc, it all needs sourcing and then bringing together. If you think about it, it is a huge undertaking, with all your work culminating on a single day of celebrations. Of course, all couples know that this costs money. The dress costs, the cake costs, not to mention the venue itself! Wedding photography can also be quite an expense and can average between 1000-2000. This can seem outrageously expensive to many but consider what you are paying for. Wedding photography is an art and requires experience, knowledge and a certain skillset. There is also a lot more to wedding photography than just taking the photographs on the day. Often there are 3-4 additional days of editing after the event. The photographer may take anything between 2000-3000 images, this may then edited down to 300-500 images and then those are further edited individually. This is extremely labour intensive but photographers take pride in their work. Of course many people own decent cameras these days and it can be tempting to just get your friends and families to take the photo's, and you can bet that it is highly unlikely that they will be of the quality of a good wedding photographer. One of the things to consider is that your actual wedding day will come and go (and very quickly), the only to remind you of the day are the photographs. Many years down the line, some of the details of your wedding will no doubt fade and your wedding album may be the only thing left to connect your memories to the day. This is how important professional wedding photography is. The memories are priceless. Getting a professional to do the job frees up your friends and families to relax and enjoy the celebrations rather than having to stress about getting the images. A wedding professional also gives you piece of mind that your future memories are being captured by someone who knows what they are doing. Brides can often spend several hundreds of pounds on a wedding cake for example yet they balk at the thought of paying 1000 or so for a professional wedding photographer who will preserve their memories for life. Wedding photography should be seen as an investment and over a lifetime the cost is nothing. For me personally, I know that I am ever grateful for our wedding photographer who so skillfully captured our day. I occasionally look through our wedding album to bring back those precious memories and that is priceless. So, yes it is another cost but professional wedding photography is one of the best investments you can make in your wedding planning. Current Mood: flirty |
| 8:55 pm | 10 X 10 - The Most Important Wedding Photography Shots to Take on the Day and 10 Great Tips Shots you need to get at the Wedding1. Bride arriving with father (or person elected to give the bride away)2. Bride, father bridesmaids before the ceremony3. Bride and father walking up the isle4. Bride and Groom together for first time5. Bride Groom the kiss6. Bride Groom signing the register7. Bride Groom walking down the isle8. Bride Groom posing full length9. Bride Groom with parents10. Bride Groom cutting the cake10 Great tips to help 1. Camera Back-up. Be sure your camera is working! , really, have you checked it lately! and be sure you have or have access to a backup one if need be. 2. Batteries. Are they charged up Have you got 2 or 3 sets of spare You might just need them, OK, you may not but imagine your just getting to the first dance and the batteries go! 3. Memory cards / Films. Get plenty, it's all very cheep and if your not hiring a professional you'll be saving 100's anyway! As with batteries, you wouldn't want to get the camera out for the first dance and find. . . . . . . . . 4. Camera Settings. Do you know what they do Take just 5 minutes, with your coffee in the morning maybe to just read through them, you'll probably get through it in just a week, and the things you'll learn will probably not just surprise you but help you in all your photography from weddings to snapshots of the Dog! , believe me, it's better than filling your head with all the rubbish in the news each day. ! 5. Location Use the best locations you have, if that means driving 10 minutes to the park, then do it! , the photos will be around for generations to come to spend 10 minutes going to a good spot don't settle for a rubbish location if you can easily get to a better one. 6. Weather be prepared, this is one you have no control over! , and if you do please give me a call I've got a great idea. . . fotografies gamou. . Seriously though, if it does rain, as it can in the uk at any moment, don't let this drown the good spirits, use it to your advantage! having just 2 umbrellas in the car will enable you to do 3 things : 1. Give one to the bride and Groom to keep them out of the rain, or have the Best man or Chief bridesmaid or both maybe even with one each hold them whilst they are in the rain! 2. Hold one your self, this will keep you out of the rain and your camera dry. 3. You'll get some great shots of the Bride and Groom in the rain. 7. People Obvious yes. but as it's all about people, capture lots of people shots. Especially unaware ones, go for something different than just asking them to say cheese! 8. Smile although you'll not want all big cheesy smiles on all the shots, one of the best ways to get people to smile is to simply smile your self! one way that can get the smiles out is to ask them not to smile while you are smiling. 9. Back up your work these days back up is cheep and essential. As soon as you can backup your shots10. Enjoy the Day! , its a wedding, your there to enjoy the wedding too, not just get the photos, unless your just there to get the photos, though even then, enjoy your self, you'll relax more and it will show in your photos. Current Mood:  cold |
| 7:23 pm | Tips On Choosing The Right Wedding Photographer For You fotografies gamou There are wedding photographers and wedding photographers. As with any professional in a creative niche there are so many styles and approaches to wedding photography that choosing the right wedding photographer for you is rather like dating all over again. However you don't need to meet up with every single photographer in town to decide whether or not they are a good fit. Here are some tips on choosing wedding photographers so that you will end up with a set of photos that will capture the day just the way you want to remember it. Look at portfolios online Browsing through photographers' portfolios online is the best way of choosing a shortlist of wedding photographers. Looking at other weddings that they have photographed, you will be able to see if you like their style. Ask yourself a few questions at this stage - Do they capture the feel of the day Do the bride and groom and guests look relaxed in the photos Is there a wide range of types of photos - groups, posed shots, informal capturing the moment shots, detail shots of decor, cake etc fotografies gamou. plenty of laughter and fun. Meet a few photographers in person Once you have a shortlist of about three wedding photographers in your area, arrange to meet them in person. If you are considering using a photography company, make sure that you meet with the actual photographer not with a salesperson. The first thing is to find out whether you feel at ease with the photographer. Do you feel relaxed and comfortable chatting with them Are they listening to your suggestions as well as making their own It is important that you find a photographer that you click with. However good they are, if you have a personality clash then look for someone else. Your wedding photographer is going to be an important presence at your wedding and it is his or her perspective that you will see in the photos, so make sure you feel a positive rapport fotografies gamou. Discuss your requirements These days there is no such thing as a standard wedding package. Few couples today just want the formal group shots plus posed couple portrait. Maybe you want to do away with the formal groups outside the church altogether and ask your photographer to set up more informal groups during the reception. Or perhaps you want a combination of formal shots and informal reportage Look for a photographer who is happy to listen to what you want, to make suggestions and advise on the best way of capturing your wedding in the way you want. A good wedding photographer will spend enough time at this initial stage to get an exact idea of your requirements and will be able to create an individual package for you accordingly. Once you have found a wedding photographer with a style you like, that you get on with personally and who can put together a photography package to suit you, then book them up immediately before they get snapped up by another couple with the same wedding date! Current Mood: cold |
| 5:43 pm | Wedding Photo Retouching for Wedding Photographers Not having an outstanding wedding photography portfolio could be the make or break for any photographer. Business is hard in today's economic climate and every job counts, losing one job mid wedding season, could easily put a wedding photographer out of business. It is imperative therefore for the wedding photographer to have a first class portfolio. To ensure that you have a first class wedding portfolio there are two things you can do. The first is by taking good photos. It goes without saying that every photographer will try their best to take the best possible photos for their clients, it is in their interests to do so and it's their job. The second is to ensure that these pictures go one better than the other wedding photographers out there. How The answer is to have the images retouched by a wedding retoucher. Wedding photo retouching is not new but few use the service as many prefer to do retouch their photos themselves. The problem with this is the wedding photographer must devote much of his time to learning the techniques, when he needs to be concentrating on finding new business. In the unlikely event that finding new business is not needed the wedding retouching should be left to a professional who has developed their skills over time. fotografies gamou The photo retoucher can structure the work to produce the shots that 'wow' the clients and gain their business and trust. The wedding photo retoucher can improve your photos by removing fly away hair or stray confetti fotografies. People can be removed from the foreground or back ground. New compositions can be made from two or more photos to form new photos. This can save the embarrassment to the photographer should he forget to take an important group photo, two or more photos can be merged to make a wedding group with all the right people standing together. Further techniques used to improve wedding photos are smoothing creases in clothes and removing unwanted shadows. For the close up portraits of the bride and groom a magazine make over or studio style background could be added. With your imagination and communication with the wedding photo retoucher, anything is possible. If you want to stay ahead of the wedding photographers out there then make the smart move to a wedding photo retoucher and get your photos to the very best standard they can be. Impress your clients with outstanding photos with that glitzy magazine look, contemporary feel or classy candid. Ensure you 'wow' potential customers into choosing you above the rest. It may be the best decision you make to get your wedding photos retouched by a wedding photo retoucher. Current Mood: weird |
| 3:33 pm | Wedding Photography - Your Lasting Investment fotografies gamou Your marriage celebration may include an elegant breakfast, midday feast, or a dinner followed by a formal reception. This may depend upon many factors, including family traditions, current trends, logistics, and budget considerations. fotografies gamou Likewise, bridal attire may consist of family heirlooms, rented suits, and outright purchases. Understandably, these may be considered worthwhile components of such an important occasion. The debate may be whether focusing most of your time, attention, and finances on these elements will leave you with enough resources to adequately capture the event on film fotografies gamou. For many reasons, the details of your wedding photography should be given special attention, as this may be the most tangible reminder of your special day. While you may savor the meal at the rehearsal dinner or enjoy the entertainment of related parties or showers, reliving these memories as time passes may not be as satisfying without having pictures to view. Even more important, having a pictorial record is likely the easiest way to share your wedding day happenings with those who were present, invited guests who were not able to attend, and new family and friends that become part of your married life. Sparing costs is often necessary as well as admirable, but taking this to the extreme may leave you with future regrets. Your simple ceremony, moderate gathering, or elaborate affair is equally worthy of being documented for future enjoyment. Waiting until the last minute to make a decision about wedding pictures may leave you with less time and financial resources to put towards such a potentially finite detail. Once your wedding day is over, it would be difficult at best and perhaps impossible to recreate the atmosphere in order to take additional pictures. Even someone with a fair amount of knowledge of photography may find it difficult to handle the logistics required to properly document their own wedding. While you may feel strongly about keeping photography costs low or moderate, you may still find it best to consult with a professional. Wedding photography styles are as varied as weddings themselves, and working with someone who appreciates and can deliver on what you envision will likely leave you pleased with the end result. An innovative photographer may even broaden your view, and suggest impromptu photos or new ways of staging that are especially meaningful. Even the most traditional pictures can translate into lifelong keepsakes if they are taken expertly and with care. Current Mood: optimistic |
| 1:32 pm | Wedding Photography Tips and Tricks Take your role seriously but don't overdo itBy definition, you are a GUEST Wedding Photographer, therefore you are not the primary wedding photographer. It is the primary wedding photographer's main obligation to document the whole shebang. He is the lead pack, so he gets the first bite. Rather than competing with him, try to view yourself as his partner. Complement, not rival, his work with your own. When he's out taking pictures of the bride and groom's first kiss, go out and take pictures of the teary-eyed relatives watching them. Try to move out of his responsibility circle and look for other subjects he may not be able to capture. This way, more quality work is done and less redundancy, not to mention elbow wars is avoided. CirculateYes, socializing is the best way to being able to see minute details that the photographer may have missed. The main photographer will probably be busy focusing on the bride and groom's every move. Guests, even if they are part of entourage or are close friends, will have to take a close second. So, move around. Mingle with people. Take candid photos. Try different angles. And vary subjects from the guests at the buffet table to the bridesmaids dancing. The couple will surely appreciate what went on during their wedding after they've come out of their spell and take the time to browse those photos. Whereas the wedding was intimate and romantic, the wedding reception will be a time to let loose and bring out loud guffaws. Capture those moments. Try to photograph each table even if the bride and groom aren't around. Be DiscreetAgain, try to respect the bride and groom's day but not taking the spotlight away from them or distracting them from more important matters. Wear suitable clothes for the event. You'd want something that can blend in with the couple's theme and dress code. Research beforehand what this might be and balance this with comfort and looseness to allow you more room to take difficult angles. fotografies gamou Do not use flash during the wedding ceremony itself. Even if the church has low lighting, try to compensate this with high ISO. Lastly, try not to be too obtrusive of the couple's most intimate of moments. Don't tag along when they discreetly move out of the party place and unto their honeymoon. They would want to be alone during these moments. A photograph of it might be more daunting than rewarding in the long run. Good luck to you! Current Mood:  nerdy |
| 11:57 am | Cultivating Ideas for Pre-Wedding Photography Let's get down to ideas. Ideas about photo shooting. Ideas for your own shooting. What do you expect out of your pre-wedding photos Is there any message that you want to express apart from you're getting marriedWe believe there are stories behind every attachment. How both of your life cross-path and how you are amazed by each other. It's not just another story, but a story which carries the details and memories shared by both of you till the end of life. I know there are countless of things which you wish to be able to record down, make it into a movie or something. We always encourage clients to think about something which makes them feel at ease, something they both share and love doing, or even something fun which they have never get to try out before this. Casual photo shooting. You can spice up your casual photo shooting session by adding something artsy or try out something new together. Don't be afraid to be a little bit bold, dare to come out with striking ideas. Not to worry too much about the result as you can always discuss with your photographer to blend in with his photo shooting style. You can choose activities you both are into, shoot at the place that you both first met, take it to the crowd or shoot it privately, and bring along your collection of accessories. There are just so many things in life you both must have enjoyed doing together. What you need to do is explore it and don't be shy to be different, flaunt your love stories! Pre-wedding. You've just got to have photos for your wedding day, especially the album, to be shared with your friends and relatives at your wedding reception. What do you wish to capture That's the key point. It's the solemnization, vows and rings exchanging that is beautiful. When both are committed to each other on a beautiful day, that's worth capturing. The happiness that radiates when you both hold each other close, promise each other that from this moment on, you both shall hold each other as long as you both shall live. fotografies gamou The album will then be what's worth flipping through, when friends and family see the meaningful side of your story, that you both have taken it to the next step, and going to love each other forever and ever. And we believe that's truly wonderful. So, let's put in your ideas, capturing the best of you celebrating this stage in life, put in the efforts and you will be amazed with the photos as we believe that the result is going to turn out superb! Current Mood:  bouncy |
| 10:48 am | How to Hire a Wedding Photographer - 5 Important Tips As you plan for your wedding day, you will endure a wide range of experiences, some of which you will be familiar with prior to this point. Young brides may have hired a caterer for a past function, or a florist for non-wedding arrangements, and so on. However, many brides have never sought to employ a photographer, particularly to document and capture what is to be one of the most important days of her life. Oh, and it is important to the groom, too. So there can be a lot of pressure in this undertaking. (Minor understatement. )Despite these concerns, hiring a wedding photographer can be a fun process (or, at the very least, less than stressful). Most importantly you need to focus on five distinct behaviors and characteristics of a photographer and her business fotografies gamou. 1. RapportYou will likely meet with more than one photographer, and in doing so you will learn a lot about the personality and interpersonal skills of the photographer. You may meet with one who acts like the stereotypical used car salesman, pushing you to sign on the dotted line while smiling and gazing inappropriately at your mother. You may speak with a photographer, only to find that she is virtually unable to engage in basic conversation, signifying her lack of social graces. These are, of course, the extreme cases. You will, though, meet different personalities, and - like it or not - some personalities match you better than others. It is the way of human social interaction. The general rapport of the photographer will be absolutely crucial when it matters most - on the day you are married. Find a photographer who can hold a conversation, be pleasant, and still get the shots needed. 2. StyleYou are hiring a photographer for one primary purpose - i. e. , to take photographs at your wedding that you will like after your wedding day. You have to like the style of the photographer selected, be that traditional and posed, dramatic with a fashion flair, photojournalistic and contemporary, and so on. You are hiring an artist, and the art must be something that speaks to your aesthetic sense. This is, to my mind, the easiest element to determine. Look at the sample photos, and you may very well have the 'A Ha' moment. 3. ProductYou aren't looking for a photographer so you can later claim that you did indeed purchase the 'Rose' package, or whatever cute moniker they develop for their most expensive 'plan. ' You are looking for photographs, usually actual photographs you can touch and show to your grandmother who doesn't have a computer. What I am getting at here is, you likely have an idea of what it is you want to HAVE - in your hands - after the wedding. That might be a DVD with high resolution photographs, it might be two hundred 4X6 prints, or an album. Whatever it is that you really want, you need to be sure that the photographer can produce, not only the item itself, but a QUALITY item. Albums vary incredibly in style and quality. Prints produced at your local big box outlet store are NOT the same as prints produced at professional photo printers. Be sure that you are comfortable with the photographer's products. 4. ProfessionalismLet's say you set up an appointment with a photographer to talk about her services and she is twelve minutes late, uttering things like, "wow, traffic was bad," or, "I had a hard time finding the place. " These statements might hold weight in ordinary events, but this is planning for your WEDDING DAY. Imagine that same photographer making the same statements after missing the beginning of your wedding. That is unacceptable. Suppose that the photographer is on time to your meeting, but is wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt proclaiming that the Dublin concert in 1984 really was a lot of fun. You can even like Iron Maiden and still find this dress less than professional. You should expect, and indeed deserve, a professional photographer - one who exhibits the habits and behaviors of any business owner. The photographer will need to know their practice inside and out, and if you ask a question about their business and they seem flustered, then chances are incredible that YOU will be flustered while they are attempting to take pictures of you. Professional conduct applies in any business, and certainly no less so in photography. 5. True GestaltPsychologists might cringe at my use of the term 'gestalt' here, but what I am getting at is this:You are hiring the complete photographer. They will be at your wedding day and play a prominent role. You have to like the whole package. So 1-4 above - rapport, style, product, and professionalism - must come together in a confluence of all the other things about the photographer and yield a complete package that you can support. This is important because, it is certainly possible that a particular photographer will satisfy your requirements on elements 1-4, but fail in the gestalt overview. If it doesn't all come together, walk away and keep looking. When you are able to find a photographer with a rapport that matches your general demeanor, a style that calls to your artistic side, the products that will satisfy you and your loved ones, the professional characteristics necessary for conducting a good business, and the 'gestalt' nature demonstrating the whole package - you are done looking! fotografies gamou Hire that photographer! (As an aside, let me go out on a limb here and make radical claim - the price doesn't really matter. This will rile some feathers, but give it some thought. If you are comfortable with the above 5 things to look for in a wedding photographer, what is the difference of $500 (or more) In the overall scheme of things, this is a relatively small price to pay for a really great service. Unless, of course, you are planning to get married many more times. Then you should get your cousin's friend to photograph the wedding who offered to do it for free since he just got his DSLR and would love to learn how to use it. )This will all take some time, though some brides luck out and meet with the photographer they will hire on their first attempt. Don't be discouraged if you have to meet with several, though, as the time spent now will be more than worth it on your wedding day. Current Mood: morose |
| 9:32 am | How to Avoid a Wedding Photography Disaster - The Style of Your Photographer Is Key Your wedding photography will be the reminder of your perfect day for years to come, and possibly an heirloom for your family and friends to enjoy your wedding photographs. As your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life, with months worth of attention to detail, from the perfect dress and your perfect shoes, all the way to your choice of table decorations, you want someone who can photograph every aspect of your wedding day. So how do you make sure that your wedding photography turns out to be perfect, and just how you imagine it The most important point is research, and this is the key when you are researching your wedding photographer, the first thing you have to decide before you even look at the price, is do you like their style of photography. gamos Every wedding photographer has their own style. Some use film, a lot now use digital fotografies gamou. The lenses that they use and the training they have had all contribute to their unique style fotografies gamou. If you do not like the style of wedding photography that the photographer has, then this is a good time to move on. When you are looking at the photographs, try to think in terms of an album, what feeling do you get looking at their past work, do they have a portfolio online for you to view past weddings When you look at their website, do you like what you see If the answer is no, then move on and keep researching until you find a photographer that fits the style of wedding photography that you want. But, if the answer is yes, then rejoice, this may just be the photographer for you. At this point you can check out more of their work, see some album examples and start looking in to the prices and what packages they offer. Try to get a consultation because personality is another key to your perfect wedding photography. Current Mood:  angry |
| 8:02 am | Professional Wedding Photography, Is It Worth It Wedding PhotographyWedding photography is one of the most important decisions you have to make when planning for your big day. You may have been planning your wedding for the best part of a year, or for some brides many years! Everything has to be perfect. There are so many different components to plan for a wedding. From the photographer, wedding cake, venue, food etc, it all needs sourcing and then bringing together. If you think about it, it is a huge undertaking, with all your work culminating on a single day of celebrations. Of course, all couples know that this costs money. The dress costs, the cake costs, not to mention the venue itself! Wedding photography can also be quite an expense and can average between 1000-2000. This can seem outrageously expensive to many but consider what you are paying for. Wedding photography is an art and requires experience, knowledge and a certain skillset fotografies gamou. There is also a lot more to wedding photography than just taking the photographs on the day. Often there are 3-4 additional days of editing after the event. The photographer may take anything between 2000-3000 images, this may then edited down to 300-500 images and then those are further edited individually. This is extremely labour intensive but photographers take pride in their work. Of course many people own decent cameras these days and it can be tempting to just get your friends and families to take the photo's, and you can bet that it is highly unlikely that they will be of the quality of a good wedding photographer. One of the things to consider is that your actual wedding day will come and go (and very quickly), the only to remind you of the day are the photographs. Many years down the line, some of the details of your wedding will no doubt fade and your wedding album may be the only thing left to connect your memories to the day. This is how important professional wedding photography is. The memories are priceless. Getting a professional to do the job frees up your friends and families to relax and enjoy the celebrations rather than having to stress about getting the images. A wedding professional also gives you piece of mind that your future memories are being captured by someone who knows what they are doing. Brides can often spend several hundreds of pounds on a wedding cake for example yet they balk at the thought of paying 1000 or so for a professional wedding photographer who will preserve their memories for life. Wedding photography should be seen as an investment and over a lifetime the cost is nothing. For me personally, I know that I am ever grateful for our wedding photographer who so skillfully captured our day. I occasionally look through our wedding album to bring back those precious memories and that is priceless. So, yes it is another cost but professional wedding photography is one of the best investments you can make in your wedding planning. Current Mood:  lethargic |
| 6:31 am | Creative Wedding Photographers The Latest Trend in Wedding Photography Wedding photographers are now into "Reportage Photography" which means taking shots of people and things as they are. fotografies gamou It is very much like news reporting as how reporters show raw footage without editing and without direction. Only a great photographer can deliver an impressive reportage style of wedding photography where the images can actually tell a story. Many of us like to capture all the important and memorable moments taking place during the wedding. Wedding photographers are very attentive and creative in taking pictures to document the momentous occasion hence they are known to be among the best photographers in the world. They not only follow the modern techniques and photography styles but also make use of state of the art cameras to enable them to do their work successfully. They make sure that each photo captured will also tell them as to what areas of their skills need more improvement. Most of them have become experts in all fields of photography not just on weddings but also on commercial and other events as well. Acquiring their services definitely allows every customer great opportunities to preserve all the wonderful times in the form of pictures. The reportage style photography is becoming more and more popular for weddings because of its modernity. Even years after one will still enjoy looking at those wedding photos. It is more fun to reminisce and relive those special moments where all the actions documented as it was. It is how great memories of any event can be kept alive. It is very important for a wedding photographer to be innovative in order to capture every moment in its fantastic and awesome splendor. A talented photographer should have a keen eye for beauty and small details in order to provide a contemporary twist in every photo that is taken. Perfect shots should convey emotions and feelings or fun and laughter that transpired on that special day. The best way that you will be able to know if the studio or wedding photography service can very well deliver the reportage photography is to check their portfolio. You can also check or ask them about their services to give you an idea on the types of photos they should take on your wedding day. You can also find a good photography company online and ask for an appointment so you can discuss all your concerns and the details of how you would want your pictures to come out. Most of them are willing to explore ideas and will consider their client's specifications even avant-garde ones. You and your photographer should come to an agreement before the contract is drafted to avoid problems on your big day. Wedding photographers perfectly knows that everyone wants to have good quality and fantastic wedding photographs, that is why, they makes sure that they are up to date with the latest trends and techniques in wedding photography. Current Mood:  creative |
| 6:30 am | Destination Wedding Photography Couples that are looking for something very different from their usual surroundings are now considering the option of a destination wedding package. Part of this package includes the services of a professional photographer. In the west these photographs are usually taken on the day during the ceremony, be it in a 13th century gothic church or a shimmering white sandy beach in Australia. In Asia the phenomenon known as destination wedding photography has a slight twist. Instead of the photographs been taken on the wedding day they are usually taken weeks or months in advance of the big day fotografies gamou. This fashion of shooting pre wedding photographs in exotic locations is more popular in Asian countries like Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan and Malaysia than anywhere else in the world fotografies gamou. Many Asian couples are looking for exciting romantic fairytale European towns and cities to have their pre wedding destination photographs taken. Central and Eastern Europe offer an unparalleled choice of romantic fairytale settings. With centuries of history behind them cities like Budapest in Hungary, Prague in the Czech Republic, Vienna in Austria and Krakow in Poland have magnificent castles and cathedrals which provide the perfect backdrop for pre wedding photographs. Budapest in particular is a fantastic city at the heart of Eastern Europe; known as the Paris of the east it has an amazing array of architectural styles including gothic, baroque and art nouveau. Aside from the photographer and assistant most overseas pre wedding photography packages include the services of a professional makeup artist. The makeup artist plays an essential role in insuring that the couples look their very best for their pre wedding photographs. Usually the bride and groom bring their own wedding clothes of choice for the shoot although some photography packages also include the option of hiring wedding dresses and suits from a local wedding specialist. However in the end it's the professional photographer who's the dream maker creating memories the couple will look back on and treasure for a lifetime. I have recently begun shooting overseas pre wedding photographs mainly for the Asian market in Budapest Hungary and surrounding Central European countries. Budapest in particular offers couples unparalleled opportunities to shoot their dream like photos in numerous fairytale settings around the city such as at the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion, the Chain Bridge, the Parliament and the Freedom monument just to name a few. fotografies gamou Couples who have had their pre wedding destination photographs shot in Budapest have all agreed that this beautiful city far exceeded their wildest expectations. Current Mood: enraged |
| 5:09 am | The Risks of Do It Yourself Wedding Photography If you are planning a wedding and want to save money on wedding photography, one approach people often take is to in one way or another manage the photography themselves. This often means having a family member or friend help with the wedding photography. While saving money on wedding photography might seem like a good idea, the last thing you want is to sacrifice your memories for the sake of a few bucks. If your pictures turn out horrible, you can't go back and re-do them. Hopefully, you're only going to get married once. Your wedding pictures are going to be a lasting reminder of that day, and for many people are one of the main lasting images that they will keep close to them. What I mean is. . . do you know anyone who has a moldy piece of wedding cake on display in their home from their wedding 20 years ago Of course you don't. It might be in their freezer, but nobody is ever going to eat it or get much enjoyment from it. Wedding PICTURES on the other hand are the complete opposite. fotografies gamou Chances are, you've seen wedding pictures from 20 years ago and more, because that is the reminder that people hang on to and display in their homes. The point of all this is simple: don't skimp on the wedding photography just to save a buck. fotografies gamou You don't want lousy wedding pictures hanging on your walls for the next 20 years as a reminder that you got a "good deal" on wedding photography. Do yourself a favor and if you choose to handle the photography on your own, plan very well ahead of time and do plenty of practice pictures with the person and the camera that you intend to use fotografies gamou. That way, in the event the pictures aren't that great, you will have time to figure out a better option. Current Mood: excited |
| 3:53 am | Wedding Photography - What If the Bride and Groom Are Camera Shy How do you deal with a stiff bride and groom when it comes to the portrait timeWell, I have a few tricks up my sleeve, but they all boil down to the same thing: familiarize yourself with the people you're photographing and do whatever you can to get them to relax, to know that this isn't serious time, this is a time to let loose and be themselves. Here are a few things you can do. . . 1. Most weddings go on in the summer, so if you see that your bride is perspiring a bit, tell the groom to kiss her forehead. He'll make a face, and they'll usually get a laugh out of this. Be prepared to snap a picture of them laughing! 2 fotografies gamou. Have the groom nuzzle the bride's neck from behind. This will tickle, causing her to laugh. The groom will usually laugh along with her. Once again, what you are looking to snap is not the pose, but the reactions of the couple to the pose. 3. Have the couple standing facing each other, get them to close their eyes, and ask them to kiss each other. They can't see, so they'll probably miss. Maybe they'll drop a kiss on the nose, maybe they'll kiss an eyelid. Invariably, they'll start laughing. Be sure not to miss the moment. 4. If all these fail, switch to "romance" mode instead of "laughter", and have them get into more intimate positions, such as the bride putting her arms around the groom's neck and the groom's arms around her waist. Another bonus pose you can move into from here is to ask the groom to kiss her on the cheek and ask the bride to not let him do it. This is pretty much a guaranteed way to get them to laugh. 5. Moving back into the romance mode, 9 times out of 10, the bride is the more photogenic of the two. Put your focus on her eyes, have him kiss her on her cheek or her neck or shoulder while she looks into the camera. Move around them so that you're behind the groom, and have them embrace and take a picture of the bride's expression. 6. A great set up that you should always do is "the walk". Have the bride and groom stroll away from you. At this point you can snap away freely as they will probably be holding hands and just relaxing with each other. When they're far enough, tell them to stop and walk back towards you. Snap away again. The rule of thumb is to get your clients to be as relaxed as they can be, and part of how you do this is to behave in a warm, friendly manner. Remember to praise them, even if the shots don't look good. You want to make them feel good, like the camera loves them. Don't make faces when you look at the pictures on the view finder, don't ever let them know that a pose isn't working. Tell them, "That's great! Now let's try a new pose. . . "Try out these tips and tricks and see if you can't come up with a few of your own! Current Mood: sore |
| 2:38 am | Wedding Photography Tips for Beginners - How to Capture Candid Shots of Guests The wedding day for the bride and groom is a once in a lifetime event. It is a very unique day where emotions run crazy and anything can happen. As a photographer you need to capture this feeling: that it is a one of a kind day not only for the bride and groom, but also for everyone invited to the wedding. The photographer needs to focus not only on shots of the bride crying or the groom looking nervous, but also on candid photos of the guests. Guest candid shots help convey the uniqueness of this day to the bride and groom. It could be a photo of an uncle teary eyed, or the shy, college roommate tearing it up on the dance floor that confirms their feelings that everything seemed different on their wedding day. Obviously the best way to catch candid shots is to pay attention to what people are doing around you. But to take this one step further, you need to know what is going to happen before it happens. This means you need to start to really pay attention to the flow of events so you know what to expect. An example of knowing what to expect during the ceremony: when the priest is talking to the bride and groom. You should get your normal couple shots of the bridal couple at this point. Great. But for the next few minutes you know that the priest will keep talking, and the bride and groom are pretty much going to look the same. This is the time to turn around and see what the guests are doing. But remember it needs to be candid. So what I do is I kind of take a general sweeping look at the guests behind me and face forward again. Nobody knows that I was looking at him or her, it just seems that I was looking around. Still facing forward, I have in my head the image I want to shoot of one guest in particular who I think looked to be in a moment. So I set my camera settings, then quickly turn around and get the shot before the guest realizes he or she is a photo opp. Another example of knowing what is going to happen before it happens is when the music starts and people are still too shy to get on the dance floor. But you the photographer, because you have this sixth sense for these things, know that all the little kids at the wedding are going to go play on the dance floor. gamos Start setting your camera to a high speed setting and get out there. And remember kids are great subjects for candids. Know where they are during the wedding, and I can promise you some great candids fotografies. Try these tips at your next wedding. Thanks for reading! Current Mood: flirty |
| 12:59 am | Wedding Photography Tips to Help You Plan Your Special Day Be sure to take a lot of photographs on your wedding day. They will always remind you of the beautiful moments you went through on your special day. In order to capture those moments in the best possible manner you need to make a lot of preparations. You may need to hire a professional wedding photographer, make a list of important events you want to be photographed, choose good locations, gather every relative and what not. Here are some important wedding photography tips which will help you to make your photographs very impressive and unique. fotografies gamou First, you have to hire a good professional wedding photographer well in advance by properly checking his credentials and other details. If you delay the booking you may not be able to find good photographers. fotografies gamou Once you have decided on a person you need to work together to make him understand all your requirements. You can give him all the details about the important moments you want to be captured, your relatives, and the various locations to include so that he can be prepared for the job. Make a complete list of shots you would like to be made and hand it over to him well ahead so that he can be prepared for the event. Quite often, you miss a lot of people in your photographs, especially some of your close relatives. In order to avoid such situations, it is better to appoint a family coordinator who can guide the photographer to take photos of all the important guests without missing anyone. This will be a great relief to the couple as they can continue with the ceremony. To get the best wedding photographs you need to do a lot of preparation. You can make a visit to beautiful locations close by to look for places you want to be photographed. This will also be very helpful on your special day to quickly go to these locations and take shots. For additional assistance, the photographer can also have a second photographer to help him out on certain occasions. Some moments may be difficult to shoot from a single location. In the presence of a second photographer he can take the shots from another angle as well. This will be very helpful to choose the best shots of the important events. Apart from this the photographers should be well prepared with their cameras which should be in good working condition and include all other necessary items which might be useful in emergency situations. There might be some moments when something goes wrong in the midst of the wedding. Such situations can be used to capture a lot of fun images which will be appreciated and fun to look at later on. So it is up to the photographer to use his own creativity and initiative to provide the best wedding photography for everyone to remember fotografies gamou. Current Mood: hungry |
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| 12:24 am | How to Choose a Wedding Photographer, a Guide to Seeing Through the Confusion Choosing the right wedding photographer can have a huge influence not only on the outcome of your wedding photographs but also on your wedding day. Selecting wisely in a sea of options can be a real challenge and one I have seen many clients struggle with as confusion mounts and the ability to think clearly floats away. Photographs you like. The single most important reason for picking a photographer should be because you like their work. The photos your photographer produces will be with you for life, as your memory fades your photos will become your document of your wedding day and liking what you see should surely be paramount. Meet with the photographer. On the day of your wedding a good photographer will nestle intimately yet unobtrusively into your day, and who would want to spend the most important day of their life with someone you don't connect with. Meeting a person you can easily gauge whether you connect and feel comfortable around them, so it is important to meet potential photographers to make sure they are the sort of person you wish to involve in your day. Packages. This is where the real confusion can begin. First and foremost as I said in point 1 you need to like the work of the photographer you select. Don't be swayed by a photographer offering 4000 images, 90 free prints and a steak knife. This will all mean nothing if you don't like the photos. Do you really want 4000 photos you hate Or would you rather have 400 photos you loveThink about what you really need in a package. Is your aim to be able to print your own photos and post them to your friend on Facebook If so you will want a photographer who delivers the images as both high and low resolution files on a disc fotografies. Perhaps you are not tech savvy, all you want is a pretty album and would like to be able to order prints direct from the photographer. Thinking about what you really want will help see through the cloud of packages. Coverage. fotografies gamou As a wedding photographer I feel some of the best photographs come from the moments in between the goings on. As such I feel it is important to select a photographer who is willing to offer all day coverage, from the moment your day begins to the time it ends. On your wedding day you will be busy, you will be running around and missing all the moments that make your day so special. Although you may not have thought you would want photographs of getting ready, imagine being able to look back and see your bridesmaids being themselves, your mum drinking her tea as her hair gets done, your husband to be, skulling a beer to calm his nerves and uncle bob feeling aunty may up on the dancefloor. These photos will mean so much more than any posed shots ever will. Price. Of course this is an important consideration and I will assume you are looking at photographers within your general budget. However once you have narrowed down some photographers within your budget don't be tempted to make the final decision based on price. Your memory of how much it cost will be forgotten long before your memory of how much you hated your wedding photos! Current Mood: bouncy |
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| 11:01 pm | Creative Wedding Photographers The Latest Trend in Wedding Photography Wedding photographers are now into "Reportage Photography" which means taking shots of people and things as they are. It is very much like news reporting as how reporters show raw footage without editing and without direction. Only a great photographer can deliver an impressive reportage style of wedding photography where the images can actually tell a story. Many of us like to capture all the important and memorable moments taking place during the wedding. fotografies gamou Wedding photographers are very attentive and creative in taking pictures to document the momentous occasion hence they are known to be among the best photographers in the world. They not only follow the modern techniques and photography styles but also make use of state of the art cameras to enable them to do their work successfully. They make sure that each photo captured will also tell them as to what areas of their skills need more improvement. Most of them have become experts in all fields of photography not just on weddings but also on commercial and other events as well fotografies gamou. Acquiring their services definitely allows every customer great opportunities to preserve all the wonderful times in the form of pictures. The reportage style photography is becoming more and more popular for weddings because of its modernity. Even years after one will still enjoy looking at those wedding photos fotografies gamou. It is more fun to reminisce and relive those special moments where all the actions documented as it was. It is how great memories of any event can be kept alive. It is very important for a wedding photographer to be innovative in order to capture every moment in its fantastic and awesome splendor. A talented photographer should have a keen eye for beauty and small details in order to provide a contemporary twist in every photo that is taken. Perfect shots should convey emotions and feelings or fun and laughter that transpired on that special day. The best way that you will be able to know if the studio or wedding photography service can very well deliver the reportage photography is to check their portfolio. You can also check or ask them about their services to give you an idea on the types of photos they should take on your wedding day. You can also find a good photography company online and ask for an appointment so you can discuss all your concerns and the details of how you would want your pictures to come out. Most of them are willing to explore ideas and will consider their client's specifications even avant-garde ones. You and your photographer should come to an agreement before the contract is drafted to avoid problems on your big day. Wedding photographers perfectly knows that everyone wants to have good quality and fantastic wedding photographs, that is why, they makes sure that they are up to date with the latest trends and techniques in wedding photography. Current Mood: hyper |