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Show Bridal Edition, June, 19857 PICTURE PERFECT Mow By Gregg Howard Copley News Service some In ways, to select a wedding photographer guests at various the photographic record of your wedding is like your husband-to-b- e youll have to live with both for a long time. Thats why hiring a wedding photographer is such an important decision to make. While relatives and friends may take their own photographs of the occasion, an experienced professional can be counted on to capture on film all aspects of your wedding. A wedding unlike photographer, relatives, will not be distracted from his job by friends and relatives who havent seen each other since the last family wedding. Professional photographers are trained to photograph with a sensitivity that captures the emotion of the day without interfering with the solemnity of the ceremony or the fun of the ceremony or the fun of the reception. But remember, good photography, like beauty, is often in the eye of the beholder, so put a little effort into , the choosing right photographer for your big day. Here are some suggestions from Kodak to help you select the right photographer: Begin your search early, particularly if your wedding will take place in the prime months of June, July, August or December. That way youll have a choice and wont have to settle for a photographer just because he or she isnt busy. Interview a variety of and look at photographers samples of their work. Select a photographer whose style suits the images youd like to capture. Arrange for a formal, black-and-whi- te bridal por- trait for the newspaper at the time of your final gown fitting. Color photos can lose quality when reproduced in a newspaper. Dont change your hairstyle or have it cut just before taking your portrait. You want to look like you. Keep jewelry and other accessories to a minimum. Your makeup should be flattering, but not excessive. Before the wedding, make sure the photographer is aware of any particular shots you have in mind. Enlist a friend or relative to identify others as special targets for the - photographer. Also, request photographs of your table groupings at the reception. Once you have your wedding photographs, they dont have to be exiled to an album. Here are a few suggestions for other creative uses: Give an album to your parents. Make thank-yo- u notes more personal by enclosing your photograph. Use photos for Christmas cards or gifts. Include enlargements in the decor of your home, |