| You're the star of your wedding day, and with that | | | | Â- What are your techniques to get the most |
| comes an entourage of photographers and | | | | out of the subject? |
| videographers bending backwards to get that killer | | | | It is also advisable to ask a few more open-ended |
| shot. Now that you've hired them, your wedding day | | | | questions. You'll get a glimpse into his work philosophy |
| photo sessions should make you feel like you've just | | | | for each wedding, and you'll be able to gauge how |
| walked the red carpet. Here's how to get ready for | | | | passionate he is about his craft. Several great |
| your close-up, and look glamorous on film and video. | | | | questions include: |
| Finding The Right Shooter ... | | | | Â- What inspired you to get into a career of |
| Many couples consider their photographer and | | | | photography/videography? |
| videographer among the most important vendors - | | | | Â- What do you like most about your job? |
| it's no surprise the wedding details are preserved in | | | | Â- Is there a particular shot you love to take |
| your leather bound photo album and wedding DVD. | | | | at every wedding? |
| That's not to say your wedding is forgettable, but | | | | Â- Has your style changed since you began in |
| for most brides it passes in a blur - it's the job of | | | | the wedding photo/video industry? |
| your videographer and photographer to capture the | | | | Timeline Of A Wedding ... |
| most important events. | | | | Another important wedding detail you don't want to |
| You should pick a pro whose style best reflects the | | | | miss is how many hours your photo and video team |
| look your going for. If you see a lot of photos in the | | | | will spend shooting. Plan ahead and make sure they |
| sample albums with shadows under the nose or | | | | know your schedule before the wedding. |
| eyes, run for the hills - the expectation will be less | | | | Getting-ready shots are often the most intimate and |
| than professional. If you love the way a | | | | revealing and proper planning will prevent a headache. |
| photographer uses soft light to create a romantic | | | | Consider capturing some of those movements you |
| look, you can expect the same sort of quality in your | | | | normally don't witness on the wedding day. If you |
| own shots. | | | | plan on having two cameramen (highly recommended |
| The best time to begin looking for your photographer | | | | better coverage), work with them to make a list of |
| and videographer is as soon as you've picked your | | | | your most anticipated moments. For example, a |
| wedding date and location. Like most other vendors, | | | | montage of you and your bridesmaids getting |
| the best are often booked months in advance. Here | | | | prepared, then edited with shots of your groom and |
| are a few tips to find your perfect pro: | | | | his guys before the ceremony is a true classic. You'll |
| Â- Take a peek at the photographer and | | | | get to see how well (or not so well) he handled his |
| videographer's website for samples and galleries of | | | | nerves. Other important and touching moments you |
| their work. | | | | might potentially miss (unless they're captured on |
| Â- One you've chosen a photographer, ask if | | | | film) are your parent's reactions during your vows, |
| he/she can recommend a video professional they've | | | | the smiles and laughter during your toast, and your |
| worked with. | | | | own expressions as you make your grand entrance. |
| Â- Alternatively, you can work with a studio | | | | Here are five more glamorous shots worth adding to |
| that offers both photography and video. The benefit | | | | your album: |
| - you're guaranteed your photo and video team will | | | | Â- Touching up your lipstick in a mirror before |
| be familiar with each other's styles, and will work | | | | the ceremony. |
| together to give you the best coverage. | | | | Â- Making your grand exit from the ceremony |
| Â- Agencies representing photographers will | | | | to a cheering crowd of guests. |
| match you with a professional suited to the style you | | | | Â- Taking a smiling peek back to the camera |
| want for your wedding. This makes finding your | | | | as you walk away holding hands with your husband. |
| photographer easy. The only downside is you may | | | | Â- Kissing under a golden sunset. |
| be left with less one-on-one time beforehand with | | | | Â- Kissing in the backseat of your limousine as |
| the person who's actually shooting your wedding. | | | | you depart the reception. |
| Important Questions ... | | | | Striking A Pose ... |
| Once you've filtered down your list to a few | | | | If your concerned that you sometimes do no good |
| potential photographers and videographers ask them | | | | to the camera, don't stress - after having your hair |
| some essential questions to more about their | | | | and makeup done, you'll look and feel great. Stay |
| approach. | | | | tuned for part 2 as we talk about: |
| Â- What is the cost of services and what is | | | | Â- Getting a perfect album. Tips for a |
| included in the package? | | | | well-balanced photo book. |
| Â- What type of equipment do you use? | | | | Â- Studying your favorite photos. |
| Â- If your shooting film, can I purchase the | | | | Â- Ignoring the camera and getting |
| negatives? | | | | comfortable with your shooter. |
| Â- Do you offer raw video footage? | | | | Â- Film or digital photography. |
| Â- What types of guarantees and protection | | | | Â- Ready for HD Video. |
| do you offer in the event you become sick? | | | | |