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WEDDING DAY DO’S AND DON’TS

Congratulations! Your big day has finally arrived that you have been planning for so long. In order to get the best wedding photographs possible, here is a list of dos and don'ts from award-winning photographer, Roël Dixon-Mahatoo.

DO:
• Have fun!
• Have a manicure/pedicure the day before your wedding.
• Drink plenty of water… it is going to be a long day and you will dehydrate more rapidly due to being on the go all day.
• Leave some “slack” time in your wedding day time line. Often on wedding days, things do not always go according to plan and there are unforeseen delays. It would be a shame if your photography time was cut short because the time line did not allow for delays.
• Leave ample time for your family photographs. Count on approximately three-to-five minutes for each grouping you want photographed.
• Make sure you bring your photography permit (obtainable from City Hall) if you are having your photographs taken in a public park.
• Have a “backup plan” (often referred to as Plan “B”) in the event that there is heavy rainfall on your wedding day. Your photographer can help suggest venues that are suitable for this.
* (for the Bride-to-be) Have your maid/matron of honour help you with your train on your gown until the ceremony is over. After you are married, that is your husband’s job.

DON’T:
• (for the Groom-to-be) Get your haircut the day before your wedding. Ideally, have your haircut one-to-two weeks prior to your wedding date.
• Drink too much alcohol prior to the reception. This will prevent excessive dehydration and fatigue, especially on hot days.
• Rush your photographer by not providing ample time for family and bridal shots. You have spent a lot of time and money on this day, so let your photographer have ample time to create those special memories for you.
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www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | October 23, 2008
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Your wedding photographs are what memories are made of.

It is important that you make a list of shots you want your photographer to take so that in years to come you won't be sorry about having missed an important part of your ceremony or reception.

Make a sheet in your binder for your photography costs. Go shopping among different photographers as soon as you know the date of your wedding. Quality studios are usually booked one year ahead or more. Decide on the type of photographer you want - portrait, studio, freelance or photo-journalists who instinctively work on the "story" of your wedding day.

Freelance photographers are usually less expensive than studio photographers. Some specialize in black and white, some in color, some in special effects. After examining the work of several photographers, perhaps at bridal shows or through albums your friends had done of their weddings, you'll get a feeling of the type of photography you want.

Once you've established the type of photography you want it will be easier for you to narrow down to the three photographers or studios you should be focusing on. To safeguard against missing the opportunities for photos, some couples now buy throw-away cameras to put in the centre of the tables for their guests to take a group shot of their table and anything else they want. Also, ask your guests to share any photos with you. Your official photographer and/or their assistants can't be everywhere.

When you are shopping for a photographer:
For discussion
1. Decide if you want color or black and white photos or a combination. If you want black and white only, seek out photographers who specialize in this medium only.
2. Go over your friends' wedding albums to get a focus on what you do and don't want.
3. You will usually want a complete record of your wedding in an album. Discuss with your parents if they would like a complete album similar to yours or if they want to choose pictures themselves.
4. For photographer recommendations - you can ask for photographer recommendations where you are buying your dress, your reception manager, wedding consultant, or florist, etc. Remember, you want a photographer whose attitude gives you a comfort level on your special day.
5. The photographer should be pleasant, unobtrusive and one who doesn't boss anyone around or lose his or her patience with members of the wedding party or your guests.
6. Ask of you can show the photographer your honeymoon photographs for possible use in your album. If this is a yes, ask for the format of the images and the cost.   

Photographer's Style & Performance
Look for photographers whose photos show contrast and details. If you are going to have a formal portrait done, ask when and how the photographer goes about it. Ask how many roles of film he intends to shoot for each event in the day. Choose your pictures from print proofs. Ask your photographers if they have ever been to your ceremony site. If not, ask that they come to your wedding rehearsal as part of their package. Ask to see proofs or prints of your entire wedding, not just a finished album. You might like some photos that didn't get into the album such as shots of family members and special friends. Photos that are sharp, clear, have good contrast and show that the wedding couple are real people who are showing their emotions and not models who are posing for the camera. Take note of the number of candid and posed shots of each photographer's work. Ask how long you can keep the proofs before making your selection of prints. Ask how long after the selection of prints you will receive your wedding albums. It usually takes three to four months after you select your photos from the proofs.

Photography Studios
Engagement Photo and Bridal Portrait studios usually have a stylist or person to assist the photographer to arrange the people in the pictures and to watch the wardrobe to make sure that everything is as perfect as possible. If you are using a studio with several photographers, make sure you go over your "shot" list with the specific photographer who is going to photograph your wedding, well in advance.

Costs
Most photographers follow a sequence of events. If you are asking your photographer for a day rate, ask how many hours are in a day rate and what events it includes.

Also, ask your photographer they produce multimedia CD albums. Your photo negatives can be printed on a CD-ROM and they will never fade or tear. If so, list the pricing information in your wedding binder so that you can compare prices. Ask the photographers if they are equipped to use digital imaging. If so, you may have to pay more, but the quality will be better.

Remember to ask the photographer how long your negatives will be kept on file. Usually it's up to five years - but sometimes longer. Have this information added to your contract. Ask if there is a buyout price for your negatives.

Basic questions to keep in mind when comparing the cost of wedding album packages - hourly rate, special effects, photos taken on location, studio costs, the number of proofs, number of prints, size of prints, additional prints, prints for thank-you notes, CDs or DVDs, retouching costs and travel costs.

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The Bridal Portrait
If you are having your bridal portrait taken on the day of your wedding, have it taken right after your makeup and hair are done, and not at the end of the day. Usually the photographer shoots it at the home after the bride is dressed, or before the reception. Often,  brides choose to have the bridal portrait taken before the wedding day. In that case your hair, makeup and dress have to look exactly the same as they will on your wedding day. Some brides use the sitting to test their personal appearance. Some couples today turn the sitting into a Bride-and-Groom Portrait.

Hiring a photographer or photography studio
When you have made a decision on whose services you want to hire, a contract is written up and signed by both parties. Be sure to take your time to look it over to make sure everything you want is listed on the contract, including the list of photos, black & white or color and the dates of delivery. Make sure that the verbal quote you received is the same as the written one and that there aren't any changes from what you agreed upon. Make sure the time, date and addresses of your home (if that is where the photos start), ceremony and reception are all listed.

Have the number of roles of film listed on the contract. If the photographer should use more, confirm the incremental cost. You should expect to pay one-third to one-half down when you sign the contract. The balance is paid when you receive your albums and all your pictures.

Contracts
Make sure everything you are buying is listed on your contract including your payment schedule. Do not pay the full amount until your order has been filled to your satisfaction.  It is better to pay by credit card so that if the contract service is not fulfilled, you can apply for a refund for services not rendered.

Remember to ask:
Remember to ask your officiant if and where photos may be taken during your ceremony. The photographer cannot read your mind so make sure you have listed every type of picture you want taken before, during and following the ceremony and reception.

www.WeddingsHoneymoons.com | October 24, 2008

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