Hobart Photographer

photography by Peter Jarvis

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Some wedding photography suggestions

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Information exchange is a key part of wedding photography.  Below are some suggestions to help make everything run smoothly on the day.

  • First off, work out what type of wedding photography coverage you are looking for.  Do you like posed formal images or more of a photo-journalistic style where I photograph the day as it happens with less emphasis on posed and formal photos. It is your special day and it is up to you.
  • Ask your friends for any suggestions.  Listen to their advice and look at their photos and albums.  If you don’t like what you see, don’t follow their advice.
  • Select a family photo co-ordinator to arrange groups and to make sure that everyone is present to allow the photo shoot to run smoothly.  The photographer can not be responsible for missing photo’s of people if there is no one to assist in identifying these people.
  • Think about the shots you would like before the day and make a shot list.  This is particularly helpful for family groups.  While I will have my own list, yours will help too.
  • It is helpful for all people involved in group photos to know where and when their presence is required for photographs.  It will help if you give them a place and time to gather.
  • The Bride is the sole decision maker at the wedding.
  • Location and shade is important for the best photos.
  • Estimate about 4-5 minutes per shot on average for small groups, 6-8 minutes for large groups and at least 15 minutes per location for the Bride and Groom.  Plan for shots so that all runs smoothly.
  • The more input the better. If you have ideas or special requests for shots that you want, then list them – write them down. Relaxed and informal shots work the best where the Bride and Groom are relaxed and interacting with each other and not the camera.
  • What are your wet weather options? Work out a weather contingency plan and discuss it with your photographer before your wedding day.
  • If a wedding photographer is not going to shoot your wedding in RAW and hasn’t done so before, then you should consider looking for one that does.