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Show Develop confidence in your pliofograptier By LONNIE BOWERS Bowers Photography Selecting Your Photographer Your wedding day will bring you many happy memories. Your photographer can help you relive all the smiles, joy and caring of those romantic kiss with a fiery sunset behind you. This would display that spark of love in romantic settings of the two of you, alone and together. Find a Professional A professional will give you the best value for your money. You wouldn't go to someone who was which has a code of ethics, masters and craftsman programs, and the latest information and technology. You can find a member of one of the PP of A's affiliated groups in the yellow pages. In this area the Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers, or the In-termountain In-termountain Professional Posing - is it stiff or relaxed, creative or static. Coverage - does the print or album tell a story or does it seem to : be a choppy collection of snapshots. Special effects - do they add or detract from the wedding story, are they in good taste. Prints - are they dust spotted, retouched, sharp, too dark or too light, is the color balance right. Variety - are the pictures creative, romantic, interesting and fun to look at. Packages Does a particular package really meet your needs? Can the ; photographer make one to fit your : needs? Most professionals are quite flexible and would be happy to design one especially for you. 5 Take time to carefully decide who i should record your wedding. Remember that price plus quality equals the real value of your 1 photographs. I Working With Your Photographer s When you select someone to cover j your wedding, take steps to insure What if the lab (heaven forbid) lost the film of your wedding. What if the photographer breaks his leg and winds up in the hospital the day before your wedding. Make sure you take the time to understand and agree to everything written down because once it's signed it's legally binding. Communicate With The Photographer Most photographers take the traditional poses of the line, cutting the cake, the ceremony, etc. Ask if there is something different he can do for you along with the traditional poses. Be sure and tell him of special people you want photographed. Go through your friends and relatives' wedding albums and note ideas you would like included in your album. On the wedding day, please provide plenty of time (several hours in some cases) to do the fine work that you will enjoy for many years. Please restrain well-meaning relatives who click away over his : shoulder. Y'ou are paying him to use his best creative talents in posing, moments in your special day. It is important to choose someone who fits your needs. When shopping around, here are some guidelines to consider. Determine Your Needs Think about what type of coverage you will need. For a large wedding you may want a photographer to come to the ceremony, dinnerdance and reception. With a small informal wedding you could save money by having a few nice studio portraits taken. Outdoor portraiture is an optior you may consider. Imagine "Most professionals are quite flexible and happy to design a special package." good with a knife to take your ; appendix out would you? Many professionals are members t of the Professional Photographers j of America, a national association Photographers constantly keep in touch with their members through seminars and newsletters. Your photographer should be someone you have confidence in. Ask a lot of questions, such as: are you excited about your profession? Do you like to try new ideas in posing and lighting? What can you do for me that my uncl with his camera can't? Photographic Quality When you look at a person'; samples, keep a few questions ii mind. "Make sure you take the time to understand everything written down." peace of mind for you and your photographer. Contracts You will probably have to sign a written contract that outlines what you will do and what he will do. To be totally clear, have everything written down. Items that should be included are: Dates and times, places with full addresses, package and price, and any extras you want. Read the fine print and ask about negatives, copyrights, cancellations and deposits. Ask about the photographer's responsibilities. lighting, and trying to get the right expression from your eyes. Your relatives may take snapshots as soon as he is finished. When you have your bridal portrait taken, be sure to schedule your appointment with enough time to have the enlargement finished to display at your reception. This may take from three to five weeks. Talk to your photographer about what backgrounds and lighting would be best. You should wear your hair and accessories the same way you will on your wedding day. If you cannot bring your bouquet, ask if he has a similar substitute. Time is very important. A professional needs plenty of relaxed studio time to create a treasured portrait of you. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event. Be sure to capture all the precious moments. Remember smart decisions now will ensure a lifetime of memories through the magic of photography. |