The Importance of Wedding Photography
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Your wedding festivities are some of the most magical days you will ever experience. Each event is incredibly important.Think about how much time and effort you spend in finding the perfect wedding planner, the perfect dress, the perfect venue, the perfect event decor and floral designer, and even the perfect cake. You are hoping to bring to life the most visually beautiful event where you and your spouse are the stars and all of the most important, special people who you adore enjoy and revel in your nuptials. Think about this too: one of the few things that will remain after your guests have departed and you've returned from your honeymoon will be the moments and memories captured by your photographer. This is why it is imperative to hire a talented and creative photographer who will capture the magic of your day for you to treasure forever.
Photography is one of the most important considerations of your wedding planning process that you need to really think through and budget for. We are always heartbroken for couples who get their wedding photos back and are disappointed. While your wedding may be absolutely stunning, this can only be archived with a photographer who really knows how to capture the spirit, vibe, and overall essence of your special day. A good photographer will meet with you ahead of time and get a feel for what you are looking to capture and will try to really understand your style and personality. Then, on the day of your special event, whether its your reception, mehndi, sangeet or ceremony, you will want your photographer to capture every moment. In the midst of your celebration, it's impossible for you to take in every moment, the emotion on the face of your family and friends, your spouse nervously preparing to see you at the alter, your grandparents beaming with joy over the occassion. But, a good photographer will capture it all. The story of your special day should be told back through your photography in great detail, showcasing everything from the sweetest of exchanges to the big highlight moments.
Tips for Thinking Through your Photography:
Be smart with your budget: Really think about all aspects of your wedding and identify areas where you could cut down that might give you more budget for the ideal photographer. Perhaps reduce the size/scale of your wedding cake or cut your stationary budget and go with an electronic invitation. Save where you can so that you can put more into your photo budget. You don't want to look through your wedding photos with regret. Instead, you want to revel in how your photos bring back a flood of happy memories you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Determine your style: In every metropolitan area across the country you will find hundreds of photographers eager to be booked for your event. In Chicago alone, www.PartySlate.com showcases more than 400 optional photographers who work in the metropolitan and suburban areas. Take some time to sift through the options and identify the photo style you like. Like all artists, photographers have a signature style and aesthetic. Determine whose style resonates with you and choose to book your wedding photographer from among options you've narrowed down by style.
Book well in advance: Don't leave your photography to an afterthought. The best event photographers will book years in advance. Couples looking for the absolute best of the best shouldn't just limit their choice to their locality as many in-demand photographers will travel across the states to shoot your event. As you search for the perfect photographer, cast your net wide.
In our own experience as a premier Chicago event decor and floral design company, we have had the opportunity to work with so many great photographers. We are very lucky here in Chicago to have access to these truly talented artists, including among others: www.mahastudiosinc.com, https://amnabelal.photography, www.lumierephotography.us, www.sapanahuja.com, www.wasiophotography.com, www.ushnakhanphotography.com (travels to Chicago)
If you would like some more detailed tips on questions to ask a wedding photographer, see this article on www.theknot.com.