The choice of wedding follow-up: wedding photographer

Marriage is an important event in life, and it should be done with dignity and solemnity. There are many things to pay attention to in wedding preparation, and wedding scene photography (follow-up photography) is one of them, but it seems that many friends don't understand how to choose a suitable wedding photographer. I will write what I can think of. It is suggested to choose a wedding photographer from the following aspects:

(1) Compare the wedding budget and consider the proportion of wedding photography in the total expenditure.

Wedding, banquet booking, car booking, host, photographer, cameraman, new house decoration, many, many details need money to be settled. Generally speaking, in a prefecture-level city, it is conservatively estimated that it will cost more than 30,000 yuan, and high-end theme weddings are expensive. A wonderful wedding needs photographers and cameramen to record the wonderful moments for you and keep them as eternal memories. Photographer is just one of them, and the cost should not be too much, so choose a reputable photographer with good cost performance. Never add a little more here, and care less there. In the end, the cost was overspent, and it was impossible to leave the necessary financial resources for the newly formed small family.

(B) to measure the professional level of wedding photographers

When you visit the wedding photographer, they will tell you "I am a professional" on the phone. What exactly is a "major"? Are there any indicators to measure professionalism? Yes!

1, technology Wedding follow-up photography is a job that requires a high professional level of photographers. A good wedding photographer must have the skills of portrait photography, documentary (news) photography and conference photography. At the same time, the lighting at the wedding scene is changeable, and the photographer needs to control it calmly. With this foundation, the wedding photographer will find the best angle, the best light and the best moment to capture the happiest couple.

2. experience. These skills mentioned above are not accumulated by teachers or self-study, but by years of experience in photography creation. Only experienced photographers can foresee what will happen next in the process, and then they can stand in the right place at the right time and get a perfect photographic perspective.

3. concept. Or an understanding of wedding photography. Wedding follow-up is a kind of photography that pays attention to "decisive moment" It is a great responsibility for wedding photographers to record wedding vows (or marriage certificates), exchange wedding tokens, kiss the bride by the groom and drink a glass. If it can't be completed, even if there are more tidbits on the spot, it is definitely a dereliction of duty photographer. Moreover, the wedding photographer should not disturb the normal process of the wedding, and never allow the photographer to say, "We didn't take that shot just now, let's do it again"!

4. Equipment. Professional equipment is the guarantee for taking wonderful photos. Nowadays, in the era of digital cameras, cameras have flooded, but not all cameras are competent for shooting wedding scenes. It is suggested to choose a photographer with a digital camera in Quan Huafu. And the lens of the camera is very important. The wide-angle lens can ensure the complete collection of family photos, and the telephoto lens can capture the gratified smile on the mother's face in the crowd.

5. Photographic assistant. This is unnecessary. But photographers with assistants are obviously more professional, and assistants with lights or reflectors can help photographers get more wonderful moments. To say the least, the assistant helps the photographer to manage the camera bag and equipment, which can also avoid the photographer's distraction and focus more on capturing the moment.

(3) Watch the wedding photos taken by photographers.

Remember one thing: quality is better than quantity! On the fifth anniversary of your wedding, when you look at the photos of your wedding day together, what moves you is not that there are many photos that record the expression of that day, but that there is such a photo, and at such an instant, two people are moved from their hearts to tears. Some photographers promised to "take no less than 800 photos". Can he do it? Yes How did he do it? He photographed you lighting a cigarette for every guest, he photographed the flowers on the dining table 12 times, and he also photographed a Bomei who attended the wedding. Unfortunately, we can't even see a few photos belonging to the bride and groom in many wedding photos. Changchun Mingda Wedding Photography Studio objectively believes that it is more practical to shoot 300-400 photos with a single camera, and the number of photos used to shoot couples should not be less than 80%.

(4) Choose the style you really like.

Photography is a personalized creation, and the photos taken by everyone will be different. To find a photographer who suits you, you must look at his works and understand his style. If you can accept the photographer's basic style, you can discuss your needs with him in detail. But no matter what style, a good photo itself is a good photo, not five photos put together to become a good photo. Wonderful photos can speak for themselves, and a photo tells a story. If you see such a photo, congratulations, you have met a photographer who really understands photography.

(5) Take a look at the original film shot by the photographer.

We suggest that you do so. Of course, it requires you to be more indifferent, but it is responsible for the quality of your wedding. Many beautiful photos are not taken, but made. You know, a bad original is hard to use in your hands. Watching the original film is to see the real level of the photographer.

(VI) Post-production level

General post-service includes photo retouching, making photo albums or electronic photo albums, and making large photos or posters. We suggest that you choose according to the package provided by the photographer, so that the photographer can grasp the focus and style of photography as a whole and provide you with unified services. If you need post-production, you need to know whether there are professional graphic designers to re-create later. Generally speaking, the photo albums designed and produced by photographers and graphic designers will satisfy you. Of course, if you don't want any later stage, you need to discuss with the photographer. It is important to discuss the price and generally reduce it appropriately.

(seven) other matters needing attention

It is enough to inspect a qualified photographer or photography team with the above tricks, and then pay attention to these points:

1. Is the original movie free? Generally speaking, it is necessary, but there are also many photographers who don't do this without making a statement in advance, just to have a chance to set your money.

2. "I really like the bouquet he took at the wedding. He accepted it too well! " This is a complete misunderstanding. He should make you two more beautiful than flowers. What matters is you two.

3. When should I contact the photographer? Generally speaking, it is appropriate to select and contact photographers 1 month or 40 days in advance. Of course, if you have a favorite photographer, you should make an appointment as soon as possible. The photographer will answer whether you can serve according to your own schedule and learn more about your needs. If necessary, you can sign a service contract. One week before the wedding, be sure to contact the photographer again and confirm the detailed time and place of the meeting with him.

4. Did I tell all my needs in the first phone call? It will be convenient for photographers to master your needs, lay down the manuscript from photography to design, determine the comprehensive and complete service details, and give you a suitable quotation.

5. Is it really necessary to hire a photographer alone? Photography, video recording, makeup and stage setting are all wedding services, but they specialize in art. Wedding companies that can provide one-stop services can also provide photography services at a relatively low price, but the technical level is difficult to guarantee. Photographers specializing in wedding photography services can help you get the quality you want. If your friend is a photographer and has good photographic equipment, I hope he has experience in wedding photography, otherwise I suggest you ask him to take some photos for you.

6. When will the photographer come and leave? Generally speaking, the wedding photographer will take about 6-7 hours from the bride's makeup to the wedding reception. If you have other needs or overtime service considerations, please communicate with the photographer in advance. The photographer will not refuse to take a group photo temporarily.

7. Do I need one photographer or two photographers? It depends on your wedding scene and your thoughts. For a wedding with a grand venue and complicated scenes, it is best to ask two photographers to shoot from two seats, which can completely record the classic moments. According to experience, two photographers are strongly recommended for church weddings and outdoor weddings. It is best to invite two photographers from the same team. The advantage is that the two photographers are familiar with each other, communicate with each other and cooperate well. Second, they can usually save some money.