Top Tips for Perfect Wedding Photos

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Top Tips for Perfect Wedding Photos
So much of your wedding day will be fleeting --
the cake, the flowers, the music -- but the
photographs will live on forever. You owe it to
yourself (and your grandchildren!) to do
everything you can to make them fabulous. Here's
how to not only find your perfect photographer,
but how to work with them.
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1. Do Your Homework -- Early About a year before
your wedding date, start your search by asking
recent couples you know for recs and browsing
websites and blogs. Look at a few highlight
galleries of weddings from each photographer to
get a sense of their quality and style. But
realize that these are their best clips from
multiple weddings, so once you like someone, ask
to see a full wedding or two. 2. Think
Critically As you review photos, consider key
moments you want to capture at your own wedding
Did this shooter get great shots you'd also like?
Look for thoughtful compositions and that images
and people are in focus (unless they're meant to
be grainy). Make sure people look relaxed, and
not spooked by the camera. 3. Set Up a
Meeting You can't always properly vet a
photographer by looks alone. Once you have a
short list of people whose work you like -- and
you've determined they're in your price range and
are free on your date -- try to set up an
in-person or video-chat meeting. You should feel
comfortable with this person because they'll be
shadowing your every move on your wedding day and
interacting with all of your guests. 4. Compare
Packages Ask about what's included in the
standard package, plus any additional fees. In
particular, find out how many hours of shooting
are included. Most packages include about eight
hours and cover everything from getting ready to
the end of the reception. It's usually better to
pay for more coverage if there's a chance you'll
run over, especially if you're planning a big
finale exit (overtime is normally charged at a
higher rate). 5. Confirm Your Shooter(s) Larger
studios may have more than one photographer on
staff, and depending on your contract, the lead
one may not be the one shooting your day. Since
every professional has a different style,
technique and personality, you need to make sure
the photographer you interview and "click" with
will be the same one who works your wedding.
Also, many top-notch pros include a second
shooter in their packages. That way, one can take
the formal photos while the other is capturing
the cocktail hour. You'll also get to see two
unique angles of key moments, like your first
kiss as a married couple or cake cutting.
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6. Check References Online reviews are great, and
that should be part of your research (see above),
but once you're ready to hire someone, ask to
speak to a previous client or two. Ask the couple
whether the pro got the shots they wanted and if
they were happy with the service, plus any other
specific questions you have. 7. Sign a
Contract Once you've chosen your photographer,
sign a contract that has everything -- from the
date of the wedding and the hours they'll cover
to postproduction work and how you'll receive the
final product -- laid out in black and white.
8. Schedule an Engagement Shoot Once you hire a
photographer, a prewedding photo shoot kills many
birds with one stone It's a great opportunity to
get comfortable with your photographer and with
having your picture taken you'll have a built-in
save-the-date photo and you'll be able to give
your pro feedback on what photos you liked and
didn't before your wedding day. 9. Make a
(Reasonable) Shot List Don't waste time trying to
get every last combo of grandparents, siblings
and cousins. Stick to a few important shots, and
ask your maid of honor or another member of the
wedding party to help orchestrate them on the day
of. Include whether you want shots in black and
white or color, and don't forget to mention any
particular décor items you want captured (for
instance, the DIY napkin holders you got carpal
tunnel syndrome from weaving). While you're
sending these notes, attach a few photos of
yourself that you think you look amazing in, so
he'll know how you want to look on your wedding
day. And include any side notes about the actual
day, like your grandma has a bad hip and can't
stand too long. 10. Be Realistic With Your
Schedule On your wedding day, everything will
take longer than you think, from getting your
hair done to getting dressed. And mishaps will
happen (trust us!) -- from misplaced vows to
terrible traffic -- so set a strict day-of
schedule that leaves extra time to deal with them
without cutting into your photography session.
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11. Take First-Look Photos If you don't want to
miss a minute of your cocktail hour, schedule
your portrait photos before the ceremony. Bonus
You'll be less nervous to walk down the aisle and
your hair and makeup will be perfectly fresh for
the photos. 12. Pick Your Head Up Photographers
tell us that tons of couples shuffle down the
aisle because they're so nervous. At the very
least, keep your head up, even if smiling isn't
going to happen. A thoughtful look on a bride's
face pre-vows or a content look during the
recessional is way better than the top of your
heads. 13. Just Enjoy the Day Try not to sweat
the small stuff, like a relocation of your
portrait shoot because of rain or your flower
girl melting down during the family shots. And
allow your photographer to keep you on schedule,
to frame the shots and to know what will look
best -- remember, that's why you hired them. If
you're always looking for the camera, it won't
capture you quietly chatting with your new spouse
or laughing with your friends. Your photographer
should be the one worrying about capturing those
moments -- not you!
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