91% of wedding couples prefer to hire a professional photographer to capture their special day, while 8% choose to work with a relative or friend. The other 1% don’t bother with wedding photographs at all, perhaps just having a quick ceremony at the register office and then all heading for the pub afterwards.
Some people believe that, as long as you have a good camera, anybody can take wedding photos, and it’s true. You could even take wedding photos with a phone, but you probably won’t get many that are worth keeping in the album.
Professional wedding photographers spend years honing their skills so that they can produce a stunning set of photos every time. One thing that many couples want is a photographer who can help them to keep calm. When you are the centre of attention for the day, having someone taking photos of you can be stressful because there is always that doubt at the back of your mind.
Maybe your tie isn’t quite straight, or maybe that necklace isn’t showing as it should? On such a large day, a photographer who isn’t only skilled at taking photos but also has a friendly and relaxed approach to the job can be a huge asset. You should meet with your chosen photographer prior to the big day and have a casual chat to get to know one another. A good wedding photographer will also want to see the venue in order to plan ahead. Indian Wedding Videographer
Many couples prefer a mixture of candid and posed photographs for their wedding in Hertfordshire. According to the dictionary, “candid” can be described as “truthful” or “frank.” Candid photography is those photos which are taken with the subject often being unaware that it is happening. The photographer will mix with guests, use his instincts and training to spot unusual or unexpected events and be ready to capture the shot when they happen. This gives the photograph a relaxed and natural look.
Technology plays a more important part in wedding photographs today. A drone can be used by some photographers to capture aerial shots. This can make a big difference in the final wedding album. Taking photographs with a drone is yet another skill that has to be learned – first of all how to fly the drone, and secondly how to use it to get the best shots. To fly a drone, the photographer must also be licensed by Civil Aviation Authority and have insurance.
Something to consider is the cost of hiring a wedding photographer for the day, which is why some couples cut corners and have their Uncle Jeffrey take the photos. The vast majority of couples don’t want to take risks because this day is unique and will never be repeated. Even so, you may wonder why a professional quotes you a price that may be greater than you were expecting.
To begin with, the photographer should meet with you before the day itself and will also want to travel to inspect the venue, so there is time involved there just to begin with. On the actual day itself, he may be with you for as much as 12 hours – which is a long working day in anybody’s language. It is more than that. After the day there is a lot of work to be done on editing images and adding any necessary effects. All minor flaws must be corrected, which takes much more time than the actual day.
You also have to consider the cost of the equipment, which can run into the thousands of pounds. Cameras and lenses and other equipment has to be kept up to date, and USB’s and hard drives purchased. A DRI Mavic 2 Zoom 4K Drone costs about PS1,100 as well.
Then all the costs of learning to fly the drone and how to get the best shots with it has to be factored in, along with courses and workshops which the photographer will attend in order to keep up to date with the latest trends and advances in photography.
So, as you can see, there is a lot more that goes on behind the scenes than there ever is on your big day itself.