Seven wedding photography traps suggested by experts

When many new couples come into contact with wedding photographers and videographers, the concept of wedding images is very vague. At this time, if you have some friends' recommendations and opinions, you can lock the target faster. Don't forget, a once-in-a-lifetime wedding scene can't be repeated. If you meet a photographer with low technology and poor service, you may leave a lifelong regret!

Therefore, when you choose several companies (studios) in your mind, compare them to see which one meets your requirements. The following principles can be used as a reference for choosing wedding photographers and photographers, so that everyone can avoid falling into the trap and eventually get an unpleasant experience. At the same time, there are some intimate tips to make your shooting process smoother.

Trap 1: Gorgeous decoration and poor strength.

Coping style: don't look at the strength by appearance.

Choosing a wedding photography company depends not only on the appearance, but also on whether there are fixed professional imaging practitioners. A company with fashionable appearance and first-class decoration may have the worst employees, or even none at all. After receiving the order, they subcontract it to other companies at a low price to earn the difference. So, it's not just a telephone consultation. Before signing the bill, you must watch the DVD and photos taken by the company for other newcomers, so that you can better understand the capabilities of the photography production company. Pay special attention to whether their shooting angles are appropriate? Did you miss any important scenes? Do you know what happened to some new people? If there is no finished product for reference, don't make a decision at will.

Trap 2: The level of image practitioners is mixed.

Coping style: Understand the professional quality of photographers.

At present, the wedding image practitioners have different levels, some are amateurs with professional flags, and some TV station staff are not familiar with weddings. When you know the photographer's technical strength, don't just listen to him saying how many couples he has photographed and how many awards he has won. Ask him about his understanding of the wedding and how he plans to shoot your wedding, so as to test whether he is qualified for the wedding shooting. Because weddings cannot be repeated, the photographer's professional ethics and professionalism are very important. On the professional level, an excellent cameraman should not only make simple records, but also have keen insight, accurate judgment and quick adaptability, be able to guide and help newcomers in time according to the on-site situation, and independently eliminate the difficulties and problems encountered in shooting at any time and place.

Trap 3: Different prices of machines vary greatly.

How to deal with it: know the approximate price of different instruments.

First of all, we should understand the items included in different fees of wedding photography companies. Nowadays, digital cameras are generally used to shoot and make DVD discs, but different DVs have different effects and different prices, which are generally divided into three types:

Ordinary DV (single CCD): The most typical one is Panasonic MD9000, which is specialized in shape design, but the shooting quality is similar to that of small DV;

3CCD professional machine: Compared with single CCD (Charge Coupled Device), because 3CCD uses three CCDs to convert red, green and blue signals respectively, the color reproduction of the photographed image is more natural than that of single CCD, and the brightness and clarity are better than that of single CCD. However, since three CCDs are used, the price of a 3CCD camera is much more expensive than that of a single CCD, so only professional cameras will use 3CCD. At present, the most mainstream models for wedding photography are 3CCD digital cameras with a price of 20,000-30,000 yuan, such as SONYDSR-PD 190P, Canon XL 1s and so on.

Other models: DVCPRO camera, widely used in TV stations, but always above 5 kg, not suitable for wedding photography that often needs sports; High-definition DV was gradually recognized by everyone last year. At present, some video studios have begun to use SONYHDR-FX 1E to shoot weddings, but it is not very popular.

For the camera, you need to ask whether the camera model used is a SLR camera, digital or film shooting.

In addition to equipment, whether the post-production style of DVD and photo album meets your requirements is also the key point to consider.

Among digital camera home users, digital cameras are generally used to record some daily bits and pieces, or to shoot some wonderful journeys. These shooting requirements are not too high, and the degree of freedom is relatively large. Even if it's not good, you can shoot it again later. In addition to these shooting, the most important shooting scene encountered is a festive video such as helping relatives and friends get married.

Trap 4: "self-funded" content that must be consumed.

Coping style: Understand the service details and be cautious.

Understand the details of the service scope provided by the photography company, such as the shooting time is limited to a few hours, how many rolls of film are taken, how many photos are taken by digital photography, how many people are there in the whole shooting team on the wedding day, and whether there are other extra expenses (meals, transportation fees), etc. These questions need to be asked clearly at the first contact.

Trap 5: add money to small tidbits.

Coping style: Discuss trivia shooting in advance.

Some newlyweds like to film the wedding preparations and add them to the wedding DVD. If you need this kind of short film, you must discuss it with the company in advance, and there will be corresponding extra expenses.

Trap 6: Pay attention to the time of filming.

Coping method: Sign the appointment time in the contract and determine the date of film/disk taking.

Newcomers can usually get the finished product within one to two weeks after the wedding, but in order to avoid disputes, it is best to set a time before signing the bill. In addition, if you need to make an album, you should also ask the date of taking the album clearly, so that you can have a budget.

Trap 7: blame the on-site organization for the poor effect

How to deal with it: give the photographer a hint of the wedding process in advance.

Some photography companies lack very important links in the scene, such as the moment when rings are exchanged, or the colors they shoot are gray and unsightly, which will leave a lifelong regret for the newcomers. The commonly used explanation is that the wedding process is unconventional, resulting in some shots missing. It can be easily handled in four simple ways.

First, communicate with the photographer first, and then set the schedule to make it easier for them to master the whole shooting process.

Second, reserve space for photographers to walk around to get a mirror image position, whether in men's homes, women's homes, wedding ceremony areas, banquet areas, so that photographers have enough space to walk around can help get a better angle.

Third, ask the shooting location in advance. If the couple have certain positions or scenes that they want the photographer to take, such as the moment they enter the venue, the scene of exchanging rings, the expressions of the officiating person and witnesses, and so on. It is necessary to make it clear in the previous communication, let them know your needs, and avoid future omissions and disputes.

Fourth, pay attention to the light at the scene. There is not enough light at the scene, and my face will be gray and I will be disappointed. Therefore, it is necessary to let the photographer know the location of your wedding and wedding banquet before, and give the photographer more data to make them more prepared.