1. Wedding Photography Tips

2. Synopsis 1.4 things to keep in mind before your engagement shoot4 things to keep in mind before your engagement shoot 2.How To Make Your Engagement Photo Stand OutHow To Make Your Engagement Photo Stand Out 3.Top 4 Traits You Want in Your Wedding PhotographerTop 4 Traits You Want in Your Wedding Photographer 4.Take Intimate Wedding Photos with 5 Easy TipsTake Intimate Wedding Photos with 5 Easy Tips 5.4 Must - have qualities in your wedding photographer4 Must - have qualities in your wedding photographer 6.7 essential things to consider before you hire your wedding photographer7 essential things to consider before you hire your wedding photographer 7.How to Choose From A Sea Of Wedding PhotographersHow to Choose From A Sea Of Wedding Photographers

3. 4 things to keep in mind before your engagement shoot Choose Clothes You Feel Comfortable Wearing Of course, you would want yourself to look nice. Then again, if wearing owns is not something you would feel relaxed in, there’s no reason why you should force yourself to wear it for your engagement photo. Don’t Think Too Much When you over-think, your photos will come out looking staged and formal. You want to keep them fun and spunky. Get Ideas From Your Surroundings If you live near a park, or in a locality with beautiful gardens, you should definitely consider it as a spot to take for your stunning engagement photos. You see a stone pathway. Walk on it hand in hand. There’s a brick wall or building nearby. Use it as your backdrop. If you don’t agree to it, just say no At times, you might feel that your photographer is giving you ideas that do not reflect who you and your partner are. In such cases, don’t feel anxious to say no. There are times your photographer might suggest ideas that are too cutesy or cheesy for you. If that’s not something you feel comfortable with, you can’t be forced to do it just because it’ll look good in the pictures.

4. How To Make Your Engagement Photo Stand Out You Don’t Always Have To Do What Your Photographer Asks You Every person can model his or her own styles. They don’t have to follow their photographer always. At times, they may not agree with their photographer and may even say it out loud. That’s totally fine. You both know your own element and comfort zone. Opt For Meta Pictures Meta pictures help separate you and the photographer. It is not necessary that the pictures have to be taken directly of you and your significant other. You can have a reflection of the both of your shot. Another great and an outstanding idea for your engagement picture is to put pictures in pictures. Get Wet If you choose to have your standout engagement photo all wet and splashy, you will have to plan the rain. Turn the sprinklers on and let the inner child inside both of you will come out. These will make for some amazing and spectacular pictures.

5. How To Make Your Engagement Photo Stand Out Light Painting Here’s another great way to differentiate your engagement pictures from the crowd. Light painting can turn out to be a lovely idea for your engagement pictures. It goes without saying that safety precautions should be observed. Top-Down View Photo This is a great idea for you to give it a try. If your photographer is able to stand safely and steadily on a smooth surface, have them take a top-down view of both of you. This will help take your engagement pictures on a higher level. A “prop-tastic” photo shoot You can also use props and go crazy with it. Get creative and make your own personalized props. You could cut out a jigsaw puzzle and hold it together. Or hold a cut-out heart with messages for each other.

6. Top 4 Traits You Want in Your Wedding Photographer Talent First and foremost, of course, you want one who is proficient and skilled in his art. You want your chosen photographer to understand the love you and your fiancé share, and capture it in the photographs. His portfolio will be proof of the fact if he will be able to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. Considers Your Opinions After all, you’re his client. He needs to know and consider what you are looking for. It is not just enough that the photographer nods to your desires. He should give back his expert advice about what he thinks will be better for you. His Presence Makes You Feel Comfortable Your photographer’s personality should be pleasant and comfortable. His presence at your wedding day while taking your pictures should not hold back the love you and your partner share with each other. Listens When You Say No There might be sometimes when your wedding photographer is giving ideas of such poses that is not a reflection of who you and your fiancé are. You might find some of your photographer’s suggested ideas too cheesy for your taste. Though they might help make your pictures look good, you do not want to be forced.

7. Take Intimate Wedding Photos with 5 Easy Tips Communication with the Newlyweds Communication is key to make the bride and groom comfortable around the photographer for their intimate photo session. Giving the bride and groom specific instructions on how to place their hands, guiding the bride on how to rest her head on the groom’s shoulder, how to kiss, and teaching them, different ways to lean in comfortably on each other are essential for a private photo of the couple. Once the instructions are communicated well, the photos will be some of the best in the wedding album. Set a Theme or a Simple Storyline Photographers go out of their way to ensure the newlyweds get their private moments captured flawlessly. To capture true emotions of the couple, the photographer can set a theme or a storyline to help the couple have some intimate moments. Talk to the bride and groom, set the mood, come up with a scenario to guide them into the best intimate pose. Asking the couple to reflect on the best memories they had as a couple elicits picture- perfect expressions waiting to be captured through the lens.

8. Take Intimate Wedding Photos with 5 Easy Tips Get the Couple in the Right Frame of Mind The bride and groom can take some time to adjust to the storyline or a theme, giving them time to get into the mood and relax is the way to go. Let the couple get used to the idea of having the photographer around makes it easier for them to pose and be themselves. Taking out extra time from the busy wedding day is the key to getting private photos of the couple is a good idea. Include the Weather and People Including the weather and the close friends and family around the couple can often be the best way to highlight the special connection the newlyweds share. Watch out for moments like their first dance, using the crowd of people in the background while focusing on the bride and groom gazing into each other's eyes is the perfect moment to capture the intimacy of the couple. Having a Pre-Wedding Discussion To make the bride and groom comfortable around the photographer, arrange a meeting before the wedding. Discussing what the couple wants in their photos with the photographer’s input as an expert could help both parties in capturing the vision of the newlyweds.

9. 4 Must - have qualities in your wedding photographer Be Detail-Oriented No two pictures taken by different photographers will turn out to look the same. The photographer you hire to cover your wedding should have the caliber to take pictures while putting emphasis on small details. Your photographer will put effort into capturing all those special moments you might have missed in your wedding but would want to remember forever. Have vast amounts of Experience This is the biggest day of your life. A day you will always remember. You require everything to go just perfect, the way it’s meant to be. Knowing that you have chosen a photographer who has hands-on experience gives you peace of mind. You want your photographer to bring his individuality and flair to your photos. That will only be possible if your photographer has an extended period of experience in covering weddings.

10. 4 Must - have qualities in your wedding photographer Has an Impressive Portfolio to show It goes without saying that you should never hire your wedding photographer until you have seen their portfolio. A portfolio is like an album that samples all the work of the photographer. It is a way for the photographer to showcase all their previous work firsthand. You will find some photographer’s portfolio placed on their own website, while others will require you to visit and see their portfolio in person. Sound Reputation Of course, you wouldn’t want to hire your wedding photographer with checking up their reputation in their industry. Who better to ask for references that your trustworthy friends and family members. Word-of-mouth can become one of the most effective ways to inquire or find out about the best photographers in the field.

11. 7 essential things to consider before you hire your wedding photographer Charges When you plan your wedding, you keep a budget in mind. It’s important to see if the photographer’s fee is falling within your budget. Availability If the reception site and the church have been booked, and your perfect wedding photographer is not available on that date, then tough luck. So make sure the photographer you hire is available to be booked for your wedding day. Style and art of capturing precious moments Every photographer has their own unique style and art of capturing pictures. It’s important you go through your prospective photographer’s portfolio to get a clear idea as to what that photographer's style of taking photographs is, and if it’s what you’re looking for. Personality and behaviour You want your photographer to capture the moments from your vision and not theirs. Your chosen photographer should gain your confidence and share your happiness. The photographer should give you room and not dictate you on his own terms. He should give you choices and options and ask for your opinions.

12. 7 essential things to consider before you hire your wedding photographer A vast and impressive portfolio When you and your fiancé are visiting your prospective photographer, ask to see their portfolio. This will give you a sense and insight as to how the photographer captures wedding photographs. Tech Savvy If you are planning for a wedding featured by videography, digital images or use of drones, you need to find your photographer who has the technology as well as the skills. After all, you would want to post your impressive pictures on all your social media sites. Experience and skill In this time and age where anyone can get their hands on a professional camera and claim to be a professional photographer, it is important to choose one who is not an inexperienced freelancer. Otherwise, you might not get the results you had hoped to see when your photographs get back.

13. How to Choose From A Sea Of Wedding Photographers Decide your photography style Instead of you and your fiancé going on appointments to various photographers, you can shortlist those ones whose style is not what you’re looking for. This can only be done when you both have a clear idea as to what you both wish your photographs to come out looking like. Find prospective photographers Now that you know what you want, it’s time to swim into the sea of photographers and find ones who promise to deliver you the photographs you will treasure forever. Of course, you’re looking for something different, special and unique for your wedding photos. Study their portfolio or album to analyze which photographers you feel will deliver you exactly what you’re looking for. You will easily be able to judge if the photographer can provide you the kind of pictures you want to see.

14. How to Choose From A Sea Of Wedding Photographers Get Recommendations from whom you Trust The best way you can make sure you have hired the right photographer is when you get recommendations from the people you know and trust. If any of your friends have recently gotten married, it’s a good idea for you to ask for their recommendation. You know they will give you their honest reviews and opinions. Arrange for an interview It’s not just important to select your wedding photographer based on the pictures they can beautifully capture. You must feel a natural tendency and appeal towards the photographer. Character and personality of the photographer play a big part. After all, he’s the one who will capture what’s meant to be the best moments of your life. If you feel awkward or uncomfortable posing in front of a photographer, you won’t be able to show your true emotions. Choose one who allows you room to bring your own style.

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