Choosing a Boston Wedding Photographer Part IV

Getting technical, no need for tears...

Due to the advancement in technology and the relative ease with which anyone can get a decent camera, one can attend any wedding these days and be surrounded by amateur photographers working to capture family snapshots and coveted wedding moments. The digital camera is ubiquitous. If a photographer is not at ease with this and his own picture taking he or she can feel threatened by these meandering shutterbugs. Therefore it is imperative that the photographer be at ease with his ability and willing to work with other photographers, whether novice or professional. Personally I welcome the other photographers as it provides further assurance that all important moments of the day will become documented. The last thing anyone wants is a photographer with an attitude.

If there was one rote question I would recommend, it would be concerning back up equipment. It is vital for the photographer to have plenty of back up cameras, flashes, batteries and film or cards depending on whether digital or analog. By ensuring your photographer carries with him plenty of back up equipment you are guaranteeing successful documentation of your special day.

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Once you have decided on your photographer it is recommended that you provide good directions to any locations where the photographer is required to go. This includes hotel or home, where the bride is getting ready, the church, reception hall and any other location where formal pictures are being taken. Otherwise the photographer is relying upon mapquest or other directions that can be inaccurate and inefficient.

It is also recommended that you provide the photographer with a list of formal pictures to be taken on the day. In this way all family members and friends are included and no one is left out in the rush of activity that makes up a full wedding day. Best of luck!

Written by Boston and New England wedding photographer Robert Castagna