Are you excited about your big day? We bet you want every minute of your wedding to be captured and immortalised for all of time. Why else would you have hired the best wedding photographer in town? That said, the relationship you ought to establish with your wedding photographer should not be overly professional in nature. On the day of your wedding, your photographer will be like one of your closest friends. They will stay by your side throughout the whole thing to make sure all of it is perfectly captured.
Your wedding photographer’s role is crucial. You don’t want them to miss out on any of the small details, much less the big ones. Your photographer may be the one behind the camera, but you have the final say. This means you ought to tell your photographer everything they need to know. Give them detailed instructions. Here are some of the things your photographer should be on the lookout for during your wedding.
Keeping Your Wedding Photographer Informed
Attire
Your photographer should stick to the dress code. If your wedding doesn't have one, your guests will most likely dress up appropriately anyway. You don’t want your photographer to show up at the venue in flip-flops and shorts, because they'll stick out like a sore thumb. That said, the first thing to do is to tell your photographer what to wear. That simple!
Settings
You should make sure your photographer is fully briefed on the entire timeline of your big day, from the wedding ceremony all the way through to the reception. They need to know exactly what’s happening and where you are at any given moment. This will ensure that they can get all the best angles and shots you want them to.
Important Guests
Your photographer should also know who’s who at your wedding. This includes your family members and those of your partner. Introduce him to everyone in your wedding party—the maid of honour and best man, bridesmaids and groomsmen. It would be even better if you can give your photographer a ‘cheat sheet,’ complete with photos of key guests and their names.
Group Shots
It’s inevitable that you will want big group shots featuring you, your new spouse, and as many guests as you can fit in a single frame. That said, gathering all the guests can be quite a task, so you should let your photographer know in advance if you want such shots or not.
Mobility Restrictions
You need to let your photographer know if any of your guests have mobility issues. When your photographer is aware of such issues, they can work with you or your planner to organise benches and seats needed for certain shots during the actual wedding day.
The Details
The little details are equally important as the big shots. Ask your photographer to take pictures of things like place cards, centrepieces, wedding favours and all other small yet memorable details.
Surprises!
During a wedding, chances are there will be some surprises. For instance, you will most likely have a surprise dance. Advise your photographer to be on guard for surprises. Those special moments are not to be missed!
Restrictions
Finally, you need to inform your photographer of any restrictions. Tell your photographer if there are certain parts of your wedding you don’t want to be captured. You don’t want your drunk Uncle Bill or any unsightly details or moments to get photographed.
Are you in need of a professional wedding photographer?
If you want stunning, natural photos for your wedding day, you will want to work with an experienced professional.
Lee Hawley is a wedding photographer with many years of experience in capturing candid photos of happy couples. Why not get in touch with him to chat about your requirements and how he can capture the special moments of your big day?