The memories of your wedding day have to be cherished forever. There is no doubt that storing memorable photographs of your ‘big day’ is the best way to do this. Professional photographers/videographers can freeze your wedding day memories for you. But how do you go about choosing the best photographer for your best day? In this article, we attempt to discuss a few points that you can keep in mind when you go scouting to hire the best photographer/videographer for your wedding.
01: Choose the Right Professional
Do not choose just any photographer. Choose a person who can weave a story with pictures. It is not about a photographer who simply clicks pictures. The person should be a master of his camera equipment, with sound technical knowledge, and should be able to navigate the crowds with ease to take the best shots. Documenting these photos in a story form is yet another talent to look for. And they should surely not get in the way of the rituals that are taking place. Choose a social person with all these qualities.
02: Do Prior Research
Once you have decided the style of photography that you want for the wedding, choose the appropriate Kerala wedding photographer who fits your bill. Global photographic trends are commonplace everywhere and therefore choose the right person by asking around others who got married recently or those whose albums impressed you. It is not about picking the first wedding photographer board that you see at the end of your street.
03: Choose the Most Appropriate Photography Style
Photography styles can be categorized as traditional, balanced or photojournalistic. In traditional photography, the photographer/videographer tries to fit in all the happenings and the crowd into the frame. However, when using the photojournalism method, the photographer makes his photography script run like a reality show. They capture the events and people moving around and capture the essence of the wedding. A balanced approach is a combination of both. Choose the style that you want for your wedding pictures/videos.
04: Get Your Money’s Worth
The photographer may offer a standardized package or a customized one. For most weddings, the photographer/videographer agrees to present a photo album and a wedding video. Nowadays, wedding ceremonies take place over a couple of days. So you are at liberty to choose different professionals for different functions like mehndi, haldi, the wedding, reception, etc. You can even settle for a single professional to handle all the photos and videos. However, it is wise to do this only after you have gone through all of their previous works before making a decision. Also, take a look at their equipment. This will also help you to derive the value of the money you have spent.
05: Photographer cum Videographer?
Experience has it that you engage persons separately for photography and videography. You may have to spend time and sit down with each of them and discuss your requirements in detail. The package may include events starting with the engagement ceremony, pre-wedding shoot, mehndi and haldi ceremonies, the wedding itself and the reception if there is one.
Professional videographers and photographers of today are trained to shoot the events most unobtrusively. There would be no clichéd shots and would most likely be specialized in candid styles.
06: Engage Based on an Agreement
It is wise to work based on a contract or agreement. Ensure that you say ‘yes’ or sign on the dotted line only after reading through the agreement in full and understanding each of the clauses. Ensure that your photographs are only yours unless you permit them to share these photos.
Conclusion
Finding the right wedding photographer is a job that is easier said than done. Do it with due diligence and you will be able to cherish your wedding photos forever.