-During the consultation, the discussion of budget always comes up. And if budget is an issue or concern, I often tell the brides to make sure that they get more coverage rather than products. Brides can always purchase an album at a later date but they can never replay the time getting ready. Also, purchasing an album or prints for holidays or anniversaries are always a great gift!
-It's important to gauge how important photography is to the couple getting married so that I know the type of package to suggest and know how much time to dedicate to particular shots. I love when a couple says that their photos are really important to them!
-I encourage every bride to click with the photographer before, during and after the wedding. The wedding year can be a long time so make sure there is a good connection between the bride, groom and the photographer. Personally, most of my brides are my friends on Facebook so that we can stay in touch and they can ask me questions or see some of my work at any time.
-The bride and groom also have to the TRUST the photographer they're working with. I encourage the couple to go through photographers' work upon choosing someone for their wedding. Really get to know the photographer so that you never have to worry.
-For special requests, brides typically show me magazine photos or something printed from online. I truly don't mind being particular to what a bride is looking for. However, if I feel like the venue or location's environment will not provide the right setting for what the bride is looking for, I will explain that to her at the time. For example, brides love a beautiful sunset photo, however with some locations, the the sunset may not be available due to the time of the wedding.
-For any couples interested in having their formal photos before the ceremony, I truly feel that it's a good way to get all the formal photos in that you want without having to squeeze them in during your cocktail hour. I had a bride tell me that she wanted to do formal photos before the ceremony but she was concerned that her and her fiance would not get that initial feeling when you spot each other down the aisle. She went ahead with her formals before the ceremony and said that the feeling was still there and probably just as strong. And by doing photos before the ceremony, it gives the bride and groom time to react to one another with a hug or kiss and gives them some time alone. Typically when you get to the alter, you don't get to do that right away. One other thing about formals before the ceremony (especially for an evening wedding), it allows for a little more daylight.
-As you're planning your formals for the day of the wedding, if the schedule does not allow enough time for bride and groom photos, think about shortening the time used to capture shots of the bridal party.
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