A wedding is an extremely special and momentous occasion of one’s life. A person commits to loving and caring for the other without any conditions and in any situation. We think that such a day deserves the best memories. Od course, choosing a wedding photographer can be a difficult task while planning for such a big day. However you decide to choose your wedding photographer, don’t forget to keep the following (busted or not) myths in mind before making any decisions.
While researching for your wedding photographer, you might come across wedding magazines or blogs that advise you to have a list of all the shots you want on your wedding day. While that sounds great theoretically, having a specific list might not be the best idea for your wedding photos. When you hire a photographer, you do it because you like their style and their images. Giving them a list of photos might hamper their creativity on your wedding day. You want your photographer to do their best on your wedding and not worry about if they’ve covered all the shots in your list. Trust in your photographer and their experience, and understand that they are aware of what you want from your wedding day.
Of course, if there’s any picture you’ve always dreamed of having, share it with the photographer. Or if you want to make sure certain family portraits are not missed out on, let them know. But otherwise, have faith that the photographer you hired will give you your best wedding memories.
MYTH: “The quality of photos depends on the camera/how expensive or latest the
equipment is.”
We’ve said it time and again, it’s the photographer that makes an image and not the camera. And we stand by it, truly! The camera helps certainly but only up-to a point. How you use it, how much knowledge you have about light and photography techniques, your perspective, your vision is what makes a great photograph. Think of it this way – good shoes help an athlete in running, but they’re not the reason for his win, a painter is not defined by what quality of paints he uses but by his art and vision. A good camera only enhances what a good photographer can do.
MYTH: “My photos can only be great if the location is amazing.”
A location is only a tiny part of what can make an image good. We’ve had the good fortune of shooting in some amazing locations over the years. But for the most part, we shoot in ordinary hotel rooms and regular banquet halls and even in people’s homes. And if you look at them, you won’t be able to figure out which image is from which location. It is a mixture of our talent and the people we shoot that makes for good images. So trust in your photographer and enjoy your wedding to the fullest. Happy people make for great images.