Just a quick note to introduce myself. I'm Jenny and I'm here to answer any questions you may have about wedding photography. Any questions or worries no matter how silly, ask away and put your mind at rest! Before working with Wedding Photographer Index I was a wedding photographer myself. Consequently, I have seen many weddings and answered many questions for Brides and Grooms to be before.
The answers to your questions will be posted below on a routine basis so please check back regularly! Hopefully, you will also benefit from the answers to some of the questions other Brides and Grooms have asked previously.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours faithfully,
Jenny
Brides Questions Answered
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The person that takes the photo owns the copyright. So your wedding photos belong to the photographer and they agree to sell you prints of those photographs. Sometimes the photographer will sell you a CD of your photos with printing rights which allows you to print your photographs as much as you want but the photographer still will retain copyright. Rarely, some photographers will agree to sell you the copyright to your photographs, if this happens the ownership of the photos becomes yours and the photographer can no longer make any copies of your photos without breaching copyright.
There are advantages of there being two photographers at your wedding. Whilst one photographer captures any formal pictures you require the other photographer captures informal pictures as you and your guests enjoy themselves. You then get a nice balance between traditional photography and photography that captures the moment. Two photographers would also be an advantage if you would like shots in different locations at the same time, for example, Bride getting ready & Groom getting ready shots. Several photographers these days offer packages that include two photographers, often these are husband and wife teams which can work well. However, whether you need two photographers depends on your photographic expectations of the day and any budgetary restrictions. Obviously two peoples time is usually more expensive than one person, but the end result can be worth while.
Just talk to your photographer about any concerns you may have. There is always a way around a difficult situation i.e. take two group shots of the bride's family rather than forcing everyone together. If your photographer is aware of any difficult situations he/she will be able to be tactful when dealing with family members. Most likely you will also discuss 'must have' shots with your photographer before your wedding day, during this meeting you will be able to specify things like: "I'd like a photo with my Mum & Dad separately, not together". Finally, just a note of reassurance, whatever your family situation your photographer will most likely have encountered something similar previously, so above all don't worry. By all means think of what you can in advance but forget it all on your wedding day and just enjoy yourselves.
Your photographer will no doubt be experienced in making the most of any wedding venue. However, it does help if the venue has great features that could be exploited photographically. If you have already chosen a venue, when choosing a photographer ask them if they have ever photographed at your venue before. If they have, ask to see their photographs to aid you in choosing a photographer. If you still need to choose a venue, then taken a look at the article Choosing a Wedding Venue with Photography in Mind. Here you will find tips on what to look for when choosing a wedding venue and some questions to ask the wedding coordinator at the venue.
That's a good question and the answer varies from person to person. A rough estimate is usually 10% of your wedding budget. However, it can depend on several factors. Try asking yourself these questions for starters: How important are photographs to you? Do you use photographs as an aid to remember events? Do you think you would forget details of your wedding day if you didn't have a photo of it? Do you enjoy reminiscing with photos? Once you've answered these questions you'll begin to get an idea of how important photography is to you. Then you can try our Budget Calculator to give you an idea of cost.
See complete weddings that the photographer has photographed themselves and ask yourself if you are happy with the quality of the photographs, their style of photography and the moments, emotions and details that have been captured. Do you get on with them personally, are you comfortable in their company? Do you feel relaxed with them? See Choosing a Professional Wedding Photographer for more tips.
The first thing I would say to a Bride if it's raining is don't worry! A good photographer will have thought about what to do if it rains and they will have earmarked areas indoors that will be good for photos - so you shouldn't need to worry. When choosing a photographer it's always worth asking the question, what would you do if it rained? Then you can be confident that they would be prepared if outdoor photography isn't possible. You can help the situation too though by looking around your wedding venue for places that could be used should it rain. For more information and helpful tips it is well worth reading through the article: How will the Weather Affect my Wedding Photography? Whatever, happens though be assured that you will have a great day no matter what the weather.
First of all, you should always ask to see a complete wedding, from start to finish, that the photographer has taken previously. Make sure you meet the photographer personally and have a chat to ensure that you can both get on. Ask them what would happen if they were sick on your wedding day, who do they have as back up? Finally, have a look at Choosing a Professional Wedding Photographer for even more things you should consider when choosing your wedding photographer.
