THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER |
There are so many wedding photographers available throughout every province in South Africa, which means it can be a hard task to choose one that’s just right for you. We have asked Geoff Redman, an experienced KZN wedding photographer, to share a few useful tips with us – both when it comes to selecting your wedding photographer and what to discuss with him once hired. Keep the following practical wedding photography tips in mind when it’s your turn to plan and arrange every part of your upcoming wedding day....
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MUST-HAVE WEDDING PHOTOS |
Capturing all the special moments on your big day might be an easy task for a professional wedding photographer, however many couples often feel that something is missing when they have a look at the photos a few weeks later. This is why it’s always a good idea to go through a check list with your photographer well in advance, as there is nothing worse than looking back and realising that your favourite Aunt Rose has not appeared in a single wedding photo, or that you don’t have a photo of a certain detail on your wedding dress or a special moment you and your new partner shared....
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MUSIC |
When you are planning your big day there are so many things to remember, and sometimes organising the wedding music is unfortunately the very last thing on your list that gets attention. Try your best to avoid this predicament because choosing the right music is crucial to setting the tone, conveying your feelings and helping both you and your guests relax. It can be tricky to make decisions when it comes to hiring a live band or a DJ, and picking out the right songs doesn’t work well if you are stressed and rushed. So take your time when choosing both your wedding ceremony music and wedding ....
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TAKING THE PERFECT HONEYMOON PHOTOGRAPHS |
Naturally, your wedding photographs - taken by a professional – steal the show when it comes to beautiful memories of you and your partner’s union in marriage, and rightly so. You want those memories to last forever and have a wedding album that is the envy of all your friends. With all the fuss over wedding photographs, however, couples often don’t give a thought to honeymoon photographs until they are packing their cameras into their onboard luggage the night before they set off on the trip....
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WEDDING TABLE PHOTOS - YAY OR NAY? |
Your fairytale wedding is but days away. The occasion has been planned down to the very last detail and everyone has a list of exactly what they need to do on the day – breathing optional. You are so organised that you have even supplied your chosen Wedding Photojournalist with a list of photographs you would like taken. But why did he look less thrilled after he had read the list?...
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KITCHEN TEA, PAMPER PARTY OR BACHELORETTE? |
Your wedding day is the first day of the rest of your new life. It’s important to acknowledge that prior to this very special day, you’ve had a full life: One filled with fun and laughter, tears and disappointments (there’s just no escaping these) and good times with friends and family - a life worth celebrating...
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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING - PART 1 |
He finally asked! Oh, did he ask! It was the most beautiful moment ever.
I was tenderly gazing into his rich, chocolate mousse brown eyes as his velvet voice came drifting towards me on a cloud of candyfloss. I softly whispered “yes..yes” while tears of joy streamed down my delicate face…
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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING - PART 2 |
We’ve covered a few aspects of planning your wedding in the previous article – it addressed most of the arrangements that you should get out of the way first when starting out your wedding planning. In Part 2 we cover the rest of your to-do list.
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS FOR A RAINY DAY |
The dreams begin at the age of five – not of imaginary friends or Barbie dolls, but of a wedding! The celebration that a little girl knows she’ll one day have - when she meets her Prince Charming, of course....
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QUOTES AND SAYINGS FOR THE WEDDING ALBUM |
After the last champagne cork has been popped, the cake eaten and the honeymoon enjoyed, the most momentous keepsake that remains from that special day is the wedding album...
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PHOTO
TIPS FOR WEDDING GUESTS |
If you are planning
to take pictures at a friend or relative’s
wedding chances are you will be using a digital
compact “point and shoot” type camera.
These cameras produce very good quality shots...
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WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHY - WHY A PROFESSIONAL? |
A
professional photographer earned a solid piece of
paper that makes him/her confidently take on a wedding
photo shoot, opposed to a family member with no experience... |
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HOW
TO ENSURE YOU GET THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EVER |
Speak
to friends who have recently got married about their
wedding photographer. Ask what they liked and didn’t
like about the photos, the album or even just the
way the photographer worked on the day... |
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PREPARING
FOR YOUR PHOTO SHOOT |
It’s
always nice to know what you’re in for when
you have your wedding photos done as this will prepare
you mentally. Important questions to consider prior
to your big day would be what style of photos you
prefer as this can be either traditional, spontaneous,
arty etc. .. |
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HANDY TIPS ON HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR WEDDING PHOTO SHOOT |
It’s
always nice to know what you’re in for when
you have your wedding photos done as this will prepare
you mentally. Important questions to consider prior
to your big day would be what style of photos you
prefer... |
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YOUR
WEDDING SCRAPBOOK |
Your
wedding day goes by so quickly, it's just obvious
that you'll do everything in your power to preserve
your memories! I can’t think of a better way
of doing this that with a Wedding Scrapbook... |
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