A wedding is an event filled with special memories and capturing those with photography is an essential part of the day for most couples. The cost of traditional photography services, however, can be more than the wedding budget will allow. There are ways to reduce the prices of photography and still have quality pictures from that memorable day.
Hiring a professional photographer is one obvious option for those planning a wedding. It is imperative though that when discussing various plans with photographers that the cost of the negatives are included in the estimate. Often a photographer will present plans which include prints of various sizes and with varieties of special photographic effects, such as tinting or shading. If the negatives are not included in the package, every time a copy of a picture is needed or wanted the couple has to order them through the photographer at a much higher rate than a standard copying fee. If years pass by and the photographer can't be found, it does not mean that the couple can have the pictures reproduced by anyone else. The photographer holds ownership of the picture rights unless there is proof of another agreement. Most photo studios will not make copies of professional pictures unless there is a written release, and even this will not always be enough.
When approaching professional photography studios, it is a good idea to ask for a discount package or even let the studio know that other studios are in the running for this project. Creating friendly competition for the wedding photography contract can work to the benefit of the couple by perhaps reducing costs.
Wedding couples don't have to compromise quality when trying to trim spending from the budget. The wedding day can be divided into smaller time frames, such as behind the scenes, family, the wedding party, the ceremony, and the reception. When each of these time frames are looked at individually the couple can find certain portions of the day where they truly want a professional photographer, and others where it is not a priority. Many professional photographers charge certain fees based on time involved so by reducing the number of hours required to be present during the overall day, costs can be reduced.
Couples can also look to their family members and friends as excellent amateur photographers who would be more than capable of taking pictures during the day. There might be a cousin who could take candid photos of the bridesmaids rehearsing their walks or an uncle dancing with the neighbor. Digital photography has advanced to a point where it is even easier because there can be instant verification of "good" pictures being taken.
Another approach to getting some fun and inexpensive pictures of the wedding day is to place disposable cameras at each table and encourage guests to use them throughout the evening, then return them to the tables or a designated basket. The only costs involved are buying the cameras and developing the film, and the pictures might capture memorable moments that the bridal party and professional photographer might have missed.
Wedding photography can also involve creating social media and web pages where guests are encouraged to take their own pictures from the wedding day and upload them to share. Guests could even be made aware of this in the printed wedding program or at place-cards at each reception table. Creating a virtual wedding album can reduce photography costs and produce a collaborative project with fun results.
If hiring a professional breaks the budget and family members or friends are not able to assist with the wedding photography, the couple can look to local talented amateurs. These might be found at a local art college or through a photography hobbyist group. Often these individuals are looking for ways to increase their portfolios and make a little bit of money at the same time. Couples can work with them just as with a professional studio, reviewing samples of work and completing a contract.
Hiring a wedding photographer does not have to break the wedding budget. Money can be saved without sacrificing the wedding photo album by thinking creatively and pooling resources with family and friends.
Hiring a professional photographer is one obvious option for those planning a wedding. It is imperative though that when discussing various plans with photographers that the cost of the negatives are included in the estimate. Often a photographer will present plans which include prints of various sizes and with varieties of special photographic effects, such as tinting or shading. If the negatives are not included in the package, every time a copy of a picture is needed or wanted the couple has to order them through the photographer at a much higher rate than a standard copying fee. If years pass by and the photographer can't be found, it does not mean that the couple can have the pictures reproduced by anyone else. The photographer holds ownership of the picture rights unless there is proof of another agreement. Most photo studios will not make copies of professional pictures unless there is a written release, and even this will not always be enough.
When approaching professional photography studios, it is a good idea to ask for a discount package or even let the studio know that other studios are in the running for this project. Creating friendly competition for the wedding photography contract can work to the benefit of the couple by perhaps reducing costs.
Wedding couples don't have to compromise quality when trying to trim spending from the budget. The wedding day can be divided into smaller time frames, such as behind the scenes, family, the wedding party, the ceremony, and the reception. When each of these time frames are looked at individually the couple can find certain portions of the day where they truly want a professional photographer, and others where it is not a priority. Many professional photographers charge certain fees based on time involved so by reducing the number of hours required to be present during the overall day, costs can be reduced.
Couples can also look to their family members and friends as excellent amateur photographers who would be more than capable of taking pictures during the day. There might be a cousin who could take candid photos of the bridesmaids rehearsing their walks or an uncle dancing with the neighbor. Digital photography has advanced to a point where it is even easier because there can be instant verification of "good" pictures being taken.
Another approach to getting some fun and inexpensive pictures of the wedding day is to place disposable cameras at each table and encourage guests to use them throughout the evening, then return them to the tables or a designated basket. The only costs involved are buying the cameras and developing the film, and the pictures might capture memorable moments that the bridal party and professional photographer might have missed.
Wedding photography can also involve creating social media and web pages where guests are encouraged to take their own pictures from the wedding day and upload them to share. Guests could even be made aware of this in the printed wedding program or at place-cards at each reception table. Creating a virtual wedding album can reduce photography costs and produce a collaborative project with fun results.
If hiring a professional breaks the budget and family members or friends are not able to assist with the wedding photography, the couple can look to local talented amateurs. These might be found at a local art college or through a photography hobbyist group. Often these individuals are looking for ways to increase their portfolios and make a little bit of money at the same time. Couples can work with them just as with a professional studio, reviewing samples of work and completing a contract.
Hiring a wedding photographer does not have to break the wedding budget. Money can be saved without sacrificing the wedding photo album by thinking creatively and pooling resources with family and friends.
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