In the spirit of preparing for your big day, your ears are probably all over the ground for gists. You’re trying to pick up news about all the vendors that can make magic out of your wedding day. With all these investigations, planning, budgeting and everything in between, you should not miss the place of a wedding photographer. They are a vital part of this day, keeping moments at your wedding like treasures so you can hold on to them forever.
However, in light of all the news flying around in the engaged-to-be-married and already-married community, not everything said about wedding photography, and wedding photographers are true. Stick with us in this post as we bust three of the most popular myths about wedding photography and tackle it from the root!
Myths About Wedding Photography
Myth 1: It’s just photography; anybody can handle it
The interesting thing about this myth is in the ways it can manifest itself. If you want to know if you fall under this category, these may be some of your thoughts.
– I don’t have to hire a wedding photographer specifically: We get that the photography shop down your street takes lovely passport photos and other beautiful pictures of people at the park. In light of this, you may be considering giving them a shot to be the photographer at your wedding. However, people specialize for a reason – to be masters of their craft. When a photographer who focuses on weddings is at your wedding, you can tell the difference. They show up with their wealth of experience and handle the picture arrangements smoothly, putting everyone at ease, not to mention the great shots that will be delivered. It’s great to play free on many things, only, in this case, we advise much more intentionality.
–I have a great Samsung or iPhone, and my cousin takes good selfies: Now, you’re probably considering your iPhone 11 and your cousin Stacey or brother John to be all you need in your wedding photo kit. We don’t want you heartbroken at all. Yes, some phones take great pictures, but you can’t trade this for professional photos, especially at your wedding. Does Stacey know about lighting, poses, editing and retouching images, setting up locations and all that a professional brings to your wedding? Probably not, but we love Stacey, so don’t take it the wrong way.
In summary, it’s not ‘just photography’, it’s photography for your big day, and you want to look back at these pictures in decades and still smile at the beautiful work and perfect moments captured, so don’t just swing it.
Myth 2: I only need the photographer to show up at the wedding event
You’ve probably heard that a wedding doesn’t start on the wedding day but from the proposal. This is why wedding photography is like a mission on its own, starting from the proposal to showers, to bachelorette parties, to the wedding itself, and ending at the honeymoon. In the end, it’s not just a one-day event; wedding photography is a complete package.
You can choose one photographer and work with them throughout the wedding period, making it much easier. The pricing can come at a discounted rate, and you get to connect with your photographer over time and become comfortable around them, making your pictures look more natural. How about what comes after, the wedding photographer can go on to make albums, frames, collages and quality editing, and this may take days, so it doesn’t start and end at the wedding venue.
Myth 3: If they’re expensive, then they’re good
Most times, quality comes with a higher price tag, but this isn’t always the case with wedding photography. A wedding photographer can come with reasonable and affordable pricing yet deliver a very amazing job. A lot of things contribute to why a photographer can be expensive, and you can pin some of them out with the following questions.
-What equipment’s and props do they use? Are these equipment’s necessary?
-How many people do they have on their team?
-What is their client base?
-Do they travel long distances to get to their events?
Answering these questions can help you gain clarity on your choice of photographer and the budget you should work with as you continue planning your big day.
Conclusion
Busting these myths have been fun, and as you go back to planning your wedding, we hope you have more fun. On settling with a photographer, make sure you carefully look at their portfolio and previous works, ensuring it looks like what you have in mind or what you won’t mind exploring. It’s your day, and you can be as picky as you want. No one is going to hold you for ransom. With love, Ciao!