Wedding Tips

Weddings are one of the most, if not the most, important and planned for day. Often couples comment that it went by as a blur and that the photographs allowed them to relive those precious moments. One suggestion I have is to take some time to slow down on the wedding day. After the ceremony, possibly after formal portraits with family are completed, go for a stroll and take it all in. This slowing down of the pace allows reflection on what has just occurred and a more mindful presence for the festivities yet to come. Often I have even photographed aloof, candidly following the couple from afar as they take this moment of solititude and reflection. On occasion these pictures were the most romantic and candid moments of the day.

Other tips to creating a perfect day include providing the photographer with directions to all photography sites: hotel, place of ceremony and reception, with any waystops in between. This ensures accurate and timely arrival. Also provide a list of those formal portraits of family and friends to be done. In this way no one is left out.

Lastly, be sure to communicate with your photographer all of your ideas. Rapport is built upon the free flow of communication. I want to know about all of the couples ideas and concerns. In this way the wedding pictures are exactly what is wanted and the rapport is excellent.