Planning Your Perfect Wedding Photos With Your Photographer
Hiring a photographer for your wedding day is an important and big step in the planning process. Most couples desire to have wonderful photos that they can look back on for years to come. However, people may not think about the importance of smaller details in the process, specifically how they can communicate with their photographer to make sure that the day is captured exactly as they desire.
It is important to communicate the timing of the big day with your wedding photographer and even videographer. Everyone should have clear expectations of where they are going to be and when. This kind of big picture communication is integral in creating a day where everyone is calm and collected. In the same vein, communicating with photographers and planners, if you have one, in tandem is always a great idea. At BKB, we value being able to build relationships with wedding planners and making sure that everyone is on the same page. For example, our photographer and videographer may be bouncing between taking photos of the details, such as the shoes and invitations, and of the bride and groom getting ready. At the same time, the planner is making sure everyone is staying on time and knows where to meet for photos afterwards. This kind of timing and planning for the day makes it run smoothly.
After establishing the big picture of the day, it is time to get down to the details. It is important to communicate with your photographer what kind of style you might want, at what locations, and what groupings of people you want photos of. It might seem tedious to write out a list of groups to take photos with, for example, but this kind of planning will make the day feel so much easier. It also helps to ensure that no one is left out. You do not want to get to the end of the day and realize you never took a photo with a certain friend or family member earlier on. Having a set list helps to prevent in-the-moment stress as our photographers can check off groups as they go without having to chaotically decide in the moment. BKB takes this seriously and wants your input to make the day transition easily.
Similarly, if you want certain poses or personalized details in your photos, be sure to tell your photographer. Odds are, these creative touches will be ones that they are excited to get to capture. For example, BKB has had clients include their dogs in photos, as well as jean jackets or sunglasses as small details in images. This is your big day, and the photographer's job is to beautifully capture the moments and looks that are most important to you. So, do not be afraid to suggest an idea, it will likely turn out great!
As you can see, wedding photography goes far beyond just hiring the photographer. Once you make this choice, there are big and small details that should be thought out and communicated. This is not just important to limit your stress on the day of, but to make sure you end up with the perfect photos to look back on. At BKB, we make it easy to communicate with us to plan out these special moments, ensuring that your wedding day is captured exactly as you want it to be.