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Thursday, June 25, 2015

How To Select Dallas Wedding Photographers

By Freida Michael


The photographs of one's wedding are the best mementos you have and you want them to be perfect. Selecting from any of the available Dallas wedding photographers is not a simple process. You want the day remembered in visual pictures that eloquently tell your story and document your happiness. You want lasting images that capture a great moment in time.

Choosing a photographer for your wedding can be tricky. With a photographer, you won't know what you're getting until you've already paid and the pictures have been taken. If the pictures don't turn out well, it's too late. Before choosing who you want to take your pictures, you'll want to decide on a style. Styles include documentary, portraiture, fine art, and edgy-bold. The style you choose is important in picking a photographer.

Doing your homework means determining the look and style of the wedding pictures. Do you want a formal album, a documentary of the day, great portraits, or an edgy and bold style? Every photographer makes a personal imprint with each shot. You can choose the kind you want.

If you go for a documentary look, there will be plenty of random shots that cover the people and events. Nothing will be posed. On the other hand, you may want everyone at their best in portraiture manner, carefully lit and well placed. Even guests can be subject to formality. You might go edgy or arty within the limits you define. Make sure the photographer listens to your every word! At the end of the day, you are the one to make happy. If you like sharp and clear or blurry and moody, you will decide. If you want straight shots or odd angles, it is up to you. You can blend styles or go for purity. It is all within your control.

Defining a style takes some preliminary looking. You will get a good idea of how successful a given photographer has been. Check out the Internet, particularly social media and blogs. Ask friends and colleagues. Do the pictures speak volumes or whimper a few words.

If the photographer has the requisite style, you can now conduct an interview to assess attitudes and values. You can watch reactions and signs of good listening. If you are a match, you can discuss details of the venue such as time of day and a possible lighting plan. A contract can be signed if there is a meeting of minds.

Ask to see candids and formal wedding albums as samples. Are they all the same or in different styles? What does the photographer recommend for you? After all, he or she is the pro with a lot of experience. Get a feel for whether or not the photographer captures the essence of the wedding or single moments in time. If you are pleased overall, you can discuss prices and add to or narrow the scope of the job. Don't be surprised if he or she keeps the rights to the photos as it is common practice. Finally, talk about reprints, touch ups, and multiple copies. Determine a time frame and get a guarantee that the photographer will stick to it.

Photos may seem like a small part of the wedding, but they'll exist long after the day has ended. You'll look back on them for years to come and cherish the captured moments. It is important to choose the right photographer to capture these moments for you.




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