There are many things to pay attention to during the period from preparing to take wedding photos to receiving them. The editor has compiled the issues to pay attention to when taking wedding photos, hoping to help you who are planning to take wedding photos.
1. Determine the style of wedding photos
There are many styles of wedding photography, and when choosing these styles, couples should not only consider their own preferences, but also take into account factors such as their shooting location and method, in order to select the most suitable wedding photography style for themselves. So understanding the style is very important.
2. When choosing a photographer
Style fit degree: Different photographers in the wedding photography studio have different photography styles, makeup styles, and post production styles. Newcomers can choose the most suitable wedding photographer for themselves, which means the most pleasing one.
How much experience: Newcomers learn through communication with wedding photographers, and pay attention to their experience in taking wedding photos. Choosing someone who is more experienced is always a good idea.
According to their preferred style: Newcomers should determine in advance the current popular wedding photo shooting style they want, and then communicate with the photographer to see if they can handle it.
3. Shooting location and time
In addition to choosing a shooting location based on one's favorite wedding photo style, it is also important to pay attention to the foot traffic, whether tickets are required, and the distance of the car to the shooting location. If it is a travel photography, one should learn about the cultural customs of the area, understand the local climate and environment, and make comprehensive preparations.
The time for outdoor shooting of wedding photos should not be chosen during holidays, as excessive foot traffic can affect the shooting effect. In addition, it is necessary to check the weather forecast before shooting, and when determining the shooting time with the shooting studio, a flexible time period should be determined to prevent bad weather from affecting the shooting.
4. Prepare items
Ordinary wedding photos require preparation of:
① Men need to prepare: a pair of black and white socks, a belt, sports SHOES/casual shoes;
② Ladies need to prepare: light colored underwear; Sunscreen, parasol, casual shoes, tissues, transparent shoulder straps, skincare products;
③ Other: Wallet, power bank, charging cable, mosquito repellent, snacks.
Travel photography also requires preparation of cash, bank cards, credit cards, ID cards, passports for going abroad, casual clothes, and emergency medicine.
5. Post production image editing and film selection
What are the requirements for photo post production? You can communicate with the photographer and retoucher. For example, if you don't want to have a major facelift or if you want a more retro style in the photo color, you can directly raise your requirements.
In general, a photography studio takes around 200 photos, but only 50 may be included in the album. Many people find it difficult to make a decision when selecting photos for registration and refinement. Here we would like to remind everyone that many businesses charge for repairing and registering an extra sheet. Therefore, within a limited budget, one must be ruthless, and one or two friends can be invited for reference. Don't be fooled by the merchants.
6. Sign a wedding photo contract
Taking wedding photos is such an important matter that you must leave a guarantee for yourself, so you must sign a contract when taking wedding photos! Nowadays, taking wedding photos is not only expensive, but also easy to fall into pitfalls and fall into traps, which can lead to difficulties in taking photos. Moreover, you may not be familiar with the merchants who take wedding photos. To be on the safe side, it is necessary to sign a contract in black and white with the merchants.