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Show .Vernal Express. Wednesday, February 8, 9,2005 C3 Choosing a wedding photographer , f L Ik ! A good photographer will capture your wedding in a favorable light that will not fade over time. Photo courtesy Bent Light Studio By Amanda Knoles Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions de-cisions in your wedding planning. plan-ning. Don't just pick a name in the phone book and hope for the best. Consult friends, family and shop around for a photographer whose style matches yours. Some photographers specialize spe-cialize in weddings only while others do weddings as one part of their business. Black and white candid shots may be the specialty of a photojournalism photojournal-ism while a more traditional wedding photographer has a knack for bringing out the best in people for posed shots. For the best of both, try to find a photographer who does standard posed shots but also takes the time to capture special spe-cial candid moments. If you are working with a wedding planner, caterer or florist, they may be able to refer you to a good photographer. photogra-pher. Ask everyone you know for referrals, check the Yellow Pages and attend bridal shows where you may have a chance to view photographers' work and meet them in person. Most reputable photographers photogra-phers will sign a written contract con-tract spelling out what they will photograph, how many rolls they'll shoot, and the price you'll pay for proofs, prints and any specialty items. Some offer package deals and special wedding albums or portfolios. Make certain you agree in advance on how many hours the photographer will work, when you can expect your proofs and exactly what you are getting for your money mon-ey Also ask about a reorder price if you decide to order additional ad-ditional prints later. If you want the photogra pher to stay out of sight during dur-ing the ceremony, make that clear from the beginning. Give the photographer a list of your must have shots and make sure heshe understands what should be covered such as the wedding preparations, ceremony, cer-emony, reception and honeymoon honey-moon send-off. Don't sign the contract until un-til you feel completely comfortable. com-fortable. You may be asked for a deposit upon signing the contract and pay the remainder remain-der on delivery of your prints. If you can't afford an entire wedding package, try to negotiate nego-tiate a lower rate for a shorter period of time. Ask the photographer to describe de-scribe his style and talk about his favorite shots. He will probably show you a portfolio of prints from other weddings and ask which ones appeal to you most. It helps if the photographer pho-tographer knows in advance that you prefer more candid shots to posed ones. He can plan his time better and capture cap-ture more shots that you will like. Decide if the photographer will shoot in color, black and white or both. You may also be offered a choice of sepia prints and higher quality papers designed de-signed to last longer than normal nor-mal photography paper. Make sure that the photographer photog-rapher you talked with is the one who will actually shoot your wedding. If not, ask to meet the photographer in advance. ad-vance. You want to avoid a clash of personalities before your special day. Think twice before hiring someone who has never taken wedding pictures before. You don't want a beginner to be fumbling with a camera during dur-ing crucial moments. Ask the photographer to explain the type of cameras and equipment he will be using. us-ing. Will an assistant be helping help-ing him or will he need any special assistance to set up? Does he have a backup plan in the event of an emergency or equipment problem? Make sure that your fiance and a few other members of the wedding party meet the photographer ahead of time. A good wedding photographer knows how to get memorable shots without being intrusive intru-sive and overbearing. If your guests feel comfortable with his or her personality, it will show in the quality of your photos. When you study the photographer's pho-tographer's sample portfolio, portfo-lio, check to see if photos are framed and centered well. Is the lighting effective? Are any photos under or overexposed? Do the people in the photos look relaxed? A photographer with poor quality prints in his portfolio may not have the experience ex-perience you need. Don't be afraid to ask for references. A reputable photographer pho-tographer will be happy to give you the names of other clients to verify his or her experience. ex-perience. A basic wedding package may range from $500-$1000, but it's easy to spend five times that amount depending on the photographer's reputation. Among many photographers photogra-phers and studios in the Basin area, Kelly Boren Photography, Photogra-phy, Bent Light Studios, Martinez Mar-tinez Photography and Alpine Design Studios offer wedding photography at a variety of price levels. Contact them for further details and packages available. So much to do Continued from CI Choose a person to officiate at the wedding. If your wedding will be held at a church you should select a pastor, priest, rabbi or reverend. If the wedding wed-ding is non-religious you can hire a judge, magistrate or legally le-gally licensed official. , Plan your honeymoon. Do this together. Determine the guest list and order invitations. Reserve a room for your wedding wed-ding night. Make arrangements for music mu-sic afyour reception. Have your engagement party if you are planning one. Choose your caterer and design de-sign your plan for your reception. recep-tion. 2 to 6 months before Make arrangements for the rehearsal dinner. Make arrangements for out-of out-of town guests. Make appointments for hair and nails. You may want to schedule a massage. Make final choices on food, wines and champagne. Address invitations. Make wedding gift wish list. Register at appropriate stores for bridal registry. Talk to the organist and mu sicians about music for your wedding ceremony Purchase the wedding rings. Make arrangements for wedding wed-ding day transportation. Order your wedding cake! Begin looking for a hew home. Purchase guest book and wedding album. 2 months ahead Finalize arrangements with the photographer, florist, caterer, ca-terer, musicians, reception hall, church and pastor. Have final fittings for bridal and attendants' gowns. Have fittings for groom and attendants tuxedos. Purchase gifts for bridal attendants, at-tendants, best man and ushers. Send copies of ceremony plans to wedding participants. Identify their involvement. Write the your vows and plan your ceremony. 3 to 6 weeks ahead Mail invitations four to six weeks before he ceremony. Include map,fbr out-of-town guests. Design an itinerary for your wedding day. Assign a time schedule for each task for you and your florist, caterer, photographer pho-tographer and reception host. Get your marriage license. Be sure to take your birth certificates. cer-tificates. If divorced or widowed wid-owed take the divorce decree or spouse's death certificate. Schedule your blood test. (Not required in every state.) Make changes of names and beneficiaries to bank accounts, medical forms, credit cards and Attention Brides!!! Do you want something different than the same old sheet cake & punch? Have your reception be the best one in town, try the "Chocolate Fountain" Amy Workman: 789-0620 or 790-2740 i We offer an indoor facility with full stage area surrounded by beautifully sculpted arches, special effects lighting and state-of-the-art-sound. We have a gorgeous bride's room with private bath, and full kitchen facilities. The half-acre outdoor park has gardens, beautiful ponds and pools, and six gorgeous waterfalls dramatically lighted for evening functions. SnIKtr (aiovr 0tecition tinier Call US for a tOUTl JiUkr, SBrM&wncAei 435-789-3937 SPrivale SPartiei, HftuMMKM emcAemi 9 A.M. 7 P.M. 0Un 145 East 100 North n 25 Years Of Local Service r i Cruises Airlines Tours FrontIer TraveI And Tounsv (435)789-6073 " 72 So. 100 W. insurance. Pick up forms from newspaper newspa-per to submit your wedding announcement. an-nouncement. Make a record of all gifts and write the thank you notes as the -gifts arrive. Make arrangements for a dressing room for the bride and bride's attendants. Send invitations to the rehearsal re-hearsal dinner. 2 weeks ahead Have your blood test. Go over final details with your caterer, florist, photographer, photog-rapher, reception hall management, man-agement, DJ or band and the church administrator. (Or site administrator if your wedding is not at a church.) Make lists of all last-minute questions. Go over itinerary to finalize time schedule. This is a time schedule for you, the florist, photographer, caterer and reception re-ception host. Give photographer the final list of pictures you want. Call guests who haven't responded re-sponded to your invitation. 1 week ahead Relax and enjoy your rehearsal re-hearsal and rehearsal dinner. Wrap and tag gifts for bride and groom attendants. Pack for the honeymoon. Give a final count of guests expected for the wedding reception recep-tion to the caterer. Create a seating plan for the reception. Make place cards for seating at the head table. Make sure all attendants have had final fittings of their gowns and tuxedos. The day before Everything should ready, relax. Enjoy the day. Pamper yourself. Spend the day enjoying enjoy-ing your friends and family. Go to the spa; get a manicure or a massage. Get lots of rest. Tomorrow To-morrow will be a busy day and you must be rested and ready to enjoy your big day. The big day Have a hearty breakfast. As the day goes on you may not take adequate time to eat. The bride should have her makeup and hair done about three hours before the wedding. Begin dressing one hour before the wedding. The groom should give the wedding ring and the marriage certificate to the best man to bring to the ceremonynffees for musicians and pastqin separate sep-arate envelopes. Music should start 30 minutes min-utes before the ceremony. Five minutes before the ceremony, seat the groom's parents. Immediately Imme-diately before the processional march, seat the bride's mother. The groom should dance first with his bride and then with his mother, his new mother-in-law and the bridesmaids. After the wedding Send the ; announcement and wedding photo to local and hometown newspapers. Write and mail thank you notes. Love your spouse. Tell and show them that you love them everyday. 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