Wedding Day Photographer Planning
When most brides and grooms make wedding day plans, they take certain things into consideration. They think about coordinating the date for vacation times. Or they coordinate the day on what is best maybe for family to make it into town. Or they make plans according to the availability of the church or restaurant.
But one of the biggest things they fail to plan for on the wedding day is the photographer. Don’t think this is something small. And I am not just saying it because I am a wedding photographer.
No planning the wedding day with the wedding photographer in mind could mean all the difference in the world. Especially when you think about the fact the photos are going to be the thing that captures that day for a lifetime.
So what are the key factors to consider when planning with the photographer in mind. The date and time.
Let’s start with the time. How many couples would want their photographer rushing through the photo shoot? I am pretty certain that most people, couples especially, will not raise their hand to that thought.
Without even considering your photographer, a majority of the times most couples do just that. The couple will end up rushing the photographer to get all the shots in.
How so you say? Well a lot of times, the couple will schedule the ceremony for let’s say 1-2 pm. With the reception beginning at 2:30. How many photos can the photographer really take with only half an hour to work with? Not many.
Worse yet, what if he does get all the shots? Do you think they will be of the best quality when the shots are rushed? Of course not.
So plan the wedding and reception with enough time in between to take the photos.
Second thing to consider when planning with the photographer in mind is your photographer’s availability.
Most probably don’t realize this, but most good photographers will be booked months in advance. Let’s say you are dealing with a large photography company, they probably have a few photographers.
Well planning your wedding without considering your photographer’s availability could turn into a nightmare. Because if you book that special day and don’t make sure that the actual photographer will be available, when your wedding day comes you might be shocked to find someone totally different.
This scenario happens when you are dealing with a big company. You may not even realize that they have a staff of photographers and if the photographer you liked is booked, unless you ask, they might not tell you. When the wedding day comes, a second rate photographer or worse yet, they might outsource the work and somebody else will show up.
Be prepared that you don’t let something like this happen. Planning your wedding day is wonderful. Be sure that you also plan it thinking about your wedding photographer.
