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What to expect
Though
most everyone has been to a wedding, usually several, when it comes
to your own wedding, you may find, you have more questions then
answers. As your photographer(s), we will do everything possible
to make our part as painless as possible.
We
will interlace Traditional formal, Candid, and Photo journalism.
This makes for a nice mixture of photographs before and during the
wedding, as well as during the reception.
Once you have an idea
of which package most suits your needs and your budget, we will
sit down and review a list of the standard shots. You will be able
to choose which you want to include and any you wish to exclude.
Also any special photo you would like.
The traditional formal
poses are normally taken in the sanctuary or hall where the ceremony
is being held. Though the formals have been traditionally done after
the ceremony, many couples are opting for doing at least some beforehand.
This has many advantages. But, if the couple has the traditional
superstition of the groom seeing the bride before her trip down
the isle, then we may need to eliminate this option.
The
timing is a decision for the bride and groom, to help
them make an informed decision, there are a few items worth noting:
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When the couple sees each other
for the first time, it is a special moment. By doing it before
the ceremony, they can express how they feel about how the other
one looks. You won’t have much opportunity to talk to each other
during the ceremony itself. Afterward, you may have lost your
feeling of that moment in the whirlwind of events.
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When the flowers, clothes, hair,
and make-up are all new and fresh, it is the best time to take
pictures.
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By doing something productive,
it takes your mind off the stress of the rest of the days events.
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After the wedding ceremony,
the guests all want to congratulate the bride and groom. Especially
at a one-location wedding, people feel rushed and usually don't
feel like taking all the formal photos. They are in a hurry get
to the reception to say hello to many dear friends and relatives,
some who have come from a distance. By doing
the formals ahead of time it greatly
reduces the time the guests are waiting for the wedding party
to arrive at the reception.
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Before the ceremony most of
the people around would be part of the wedding party, and their
families. Without the guest around, the shoot goes quicker and
smoother.
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By taking the formals ahead
of the ceremony, you will have more time incase someone is running
late.
In either case, some shots, shots
of the bride and bridesmaids getting ready, the parents, the groom
and groomsmen, and the guests being seated are taken before the
ceremony.
During the ceremony we will photograph
the event as it happens, while being as discrete as possible.
If the formals were not done before
the ceremony, they should take between 20 to 45 minutes. This time
will very based on the number of persons in the wedding party, the
number of children, the number of guest trying to take their own
shots, as well as the general cooperation of everyone.
At the reception we will capture
all of the candid shots, the
cutting of the cake, the Best Man toasting the Bride and Groom,
the throwing
of the bouquet, the throwing
of the garter, exacta. As well as the other special moments; first
dances of bride and her father, first dances of bride and groom,
money dance, the guest tables, and the guests.
E-mail
greg@chsphotography.com
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