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How Can I Speed Up My Photo Posing?
Question: I don’t want to spend my entire reception posing for
pictures. How can I speed up the photographer so I can eat, drink and be merry?
Answer: Be prepared to cast
superstition aside and take the bulk of your pictures with your groom, his
family, your family and your attendants before the ceremony. Although it makes
for an even longer day, snapping photos of your wedding party a couple hours
before the ceremony will guarantee you more fun-time later.
If you and your fiancé don’t want to sneak a peek at each other prior to the
”I do’s,” prepare a list of each formal photo you want taken after the ceremony.
Designate one list-keeper and have her organize groups of people so they’re
photo-ready as soon as the previous group is finished. You can also build in
extra time—no more than two hours—before the reception starts. One more
solution: Hire a photographer who specializes in candids. Just make sure someone
points out the family VIPs to him.
What Pre-Wedding Info Should I Give My Photographer?
Question:
What kind of things should I tell my photographer before
the big day?
Answer:
As Jinsey Dauk, a
professional photographer in New York City, says, ”It is important that you and
your photographer are on the same wavelength, so sit down with her to have what
I call a creative meeting about a week before the wedding.” Cover points like
timing issues (how early he or she should start shooting, when you plan to take
formal portraits, how long photo sessions should last, etc.); family problems
(”Watch out for Uncle Bill who doesn’t quite get along with Aunt Betty,” etc.);
creative ideas (interesting backgrounds, props, nostalgic or modern shots); and
any details you do or do not want to highlight (an heirloom cake knife, your
groom’s bald spot). You’ll feel fully prepped knowing you went over everything
point by point.”
Should My Guy Remove His Glasses for Photos?
Question: My fiancé wears glasses. I am worried that the flash
photography will reflect off them and ruin our pictures. What can I do to ensure
beautiful pictures?
Answer: Wedding
photography has advanced by leaps and bounds, so the reflection should not be a
problem. However, it doesn’t hurt to stack the deck in your favor. Have your
fiancé invest in glasses with antireflective coating, and encourage your
photographer to use natural light whenever possible.
To be safe, have a clause added to your contract stating that reflection from
the flash will be retouched free of charge. You can also just ask your fiancé to
remove his glasses for some of the pictures. He won’t know what he’s smiling at,
but hopefully the pictures will capture only his good looks and not his
confusion.
One last thought: Keep in mind that your fiancé will look different without his
glasses. You fell in love with someone who wears glasses and it’s important that
your wedding pictures reflect that. (No pun intended!)
What If We Hate Our Wedding Pics?
Question:
If our wedding pictures turn out bad, is there anything
we can do after the fact?
Answer:
According to New
York City photographer Jinsey Dauk, it depends on the caliber of the negatives.
You can have your photographer’s studio do some creative things with the
printing like giving photos a vintage look, which can distract your eye or give
an off-centered shot an artistic feel, or airbrushing any blemishes out. And
never underestimate the power of an innovative and well laid-out album. By using
different sizes and shapes of photos, you can enhance the aspects that you like
and diminish those you don’t.
To fill in some of the gaps, good disposable camera shots can also be
incorporated. (Note: Unless your wedding is outdoors on a sunny day, always get
ones with a flash—they take the best pictures.) As another precaution, enlist a
talented friend or family member to take shots during your wedding.
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