Wedding Photograph; a Couples Dream

Having a wedding photograph to show your kids after many years of marriage is a life long dreams of many couples. . Capturing it on film to be stored forever is even more important. Today, brides and grooms have so any options to choose from when it comes to choosing the kind of photography that they want for the most important day of their lives. 

Here are some tips for you to achieving the wedding photograph of your dreams


1. Choosing the right photographer

For a good wedding photograph couples must first decide on the style of their picture. Portrait photographers are perfectly capable to take both formal and casual pictures, but they will most likely concentrate on the formal ones. The photojournalist photographer takes shots that are not planned but are very candid this kind of photographers usually has experience in photography journalism

Those who took photography as hobbies are often friends or relatives to the wedding couples and most times offer their service for free or at a very low price
It is hard to tell the kind of pictures that they will produce, and there is a risk that the pictures may not be as good as a professional's.
Wedding photographers usually use two basic camera types: the 35mm and the medium format. The 35mm has the tendency to produce pictures that are a little grainy, but the only people who may notice the difference are the photographers themselves. 

2. Color or black and white?

Colors are usually used in wedding photos, but those who want more artistic feel may go for the black and white film. Black and white photos last longer than color ones, though color films capture the details of the event more appropriately. One option would be to take the pictures in color first, then have copies made in black and white

3 Personality of the photographer

Most couples want a photographer who can take great pictures but who is also friendly and sociable. Set an interview with the prospective photographer, and make sure to ask effective questions. Also, make sure to ask for references, and take a look at his previous work.

All these tips can help couples in getting those perfect pictures on their special day. Make sure that these pictures can be shown proudly to families and friends, and can be passed down to future generations

Felix Broune is a writer and a resouce person on photrography