Most couples making wedding day plans have a lot of things that they do take into consideration. They coordinate the date according to vacation times from work. Or they coordinate the day on what is best maybe for family to make it into town. Or they make plans according to the availability of the church or restaurant.
But one of the biggest things couples fail to plan for is the photographer. This is no small issue. And I am not just saying it because I am a wedding photographer.
No planning the wedding day with the wedding photographer in mind could mean all the difference in the world. Especially when you think about the fact the photos are going to be the thing that captures that day for a lifetime.
What are some of the factors when you start planning with the photographer in mind. The time and the date.
Let’s start with the time. How many people do you think would want their photographer to rush taking the photos? I am pretty certain that most people, couples especially, will not raise their hand to that thought.
Well without even thinking about your photographer, a lot of times couples will do just that. They will force the photographer to rush his shots.
How so you say? Well a lot of times, the couple will schedule the ceremony for let’s say 1-2 pm. With the reception starting at 2:30. How many photos can the photographer really take with only half an hour to work with? Not that many.
Even worse, let’s say he does take all the shots? Do you think they are going to take good quality shots when they are rushed? Of course not.
So plan the wedding times and the receptions accordingly making sure there is ample time to take photos.
The second factor to consider when planning is to check your photographer’s availability.
Most probably don’t realize this, but most good photographers will be booked months in advance. Let’s say you are dealing with a large photography company, they probably have a few photographers.
Well making wedding plans without thinking about the availability of the photographer could be a nightmare. Because if you book that special day and don’t make sure that the actual photographer will be available, when your wedding day comes you might be shocked to find someone totally different.
This scenario happens when you are dealing with a big company. You might not realize they have plenty of photographers on staff, and if the photographer you fell in love with is booked, unless you specifically ask, the company might not tell you. When the wedding day comes, a second rate photographer or worse yet, they might outsource the work and somebody else will show up.
So be prepared and don’t let this happen. Planning your wedding day is wonderful. Be sure that you also plan it thinking about your wedding photographer.