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Smart Wedding Photography For The Smart Bride

Remember the old saying 'a picture is worth a thousand words? Well, the one area it should always apply to is bridal photographers in wedding photography.

A skillful professional should be able to produce wedding photography that will express the joy, love and intimacy between a couple more powerfully than even the most carefully written wedding vows.

But it doesn't come easy. Perfect wedding photography requires a smart bride doing her research and covering these five essential areas.

Wedding Photography - Tip 1

A smart bride will view a wedding photography proof portfolio (a sample album of another couple's wedding photos). If you don�t, you�ll be shown a display wedding album compiled using the studios best pictures that have been shot with professional models, giving unrealistic expectations of the photos. Also, ensure the wedding photographer that took the proof album will actually be the professional attending your wedding. Some companies have other people to whom they subcontract the photography out.

Wedding Photography - Tip 2

A smart bride will check reputation. Look for a professional membership to a reputable institution such as the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). The AIPP allocates memberships to fulltime or trained photographers and encourages a high ethical conduct which weeds out some of the cowboys. For more information, go to the AIPP website.

Wedding Photography - Tip 3

A smart bride will get everything in writing. The bridal photography contract should specify:

  • The total cost of the wedding album
  • The size and the number of photos to be received
  • The additional cost should you want more pictures
  • How many hours the will be spent doing photography on your wedding day
  • How long it will take to deliver the wedding photo proof album after the wedding
  • Who keeps the negatives and for how long

Wedding Photography - Tip 4

A smart bride knows that anything could happen on her wedding day and ensures that she has a Plan B for wedding photography. Outdoor photography may be impossible due to unpleasant weather or a planned street setting may be unsuitable due to traffic congestion. Discuss alternative photography locations so that you�ll still end up with gorgeous, artistic wedding photos should Mother Nature rain on your parade.

Wedding Photography - Tip 5

Lastly, a smart bride knows the best source for wedding photography information. Visit Bride Online at the links above for listings of local award-winning businesses in your region. Don't forget to browse our directory of wedding video suppliers who can capture moving images of your special day as well as still photos.