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 remaining 1% aren’t interested in wedding photography at all. They might just have a quick ceremony at a register office before heading to the pub.
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.
Wedding photographers spend many years perfecting their craft so they can create stunning photos every time. Many couples desire a photographer that can keep them calm. Being the center of attention can make it stressful to have someone take photos of you.
Perhaps your tie isn’t straight or the necklace isn’t as visible as it should. A photographer who is not only great at taking pictures but has a relaxed and friendly approach can be a great asset on such a big day. 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. Commercial Photographer
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 refers to photos taken without the subject being aware of what is going on. The photographer will mingle with the guests and use his training and instincts to spot something unusual or something that looks as though it may happen and be ready to take the shot when it does. This gives the photograph a relaxed and natural look.
Technology plays a more important part in wedding photographs today. Some photographers are now using a drone to take aerial shots, and these can make a huge difference to the wedding album. A drone can be used to take photographs. It is a skill that must be learned. The photographer will also have to be licenced by the Civil Aviation Authority to pilot a drone and will need to have insurance cover as well.
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. However, the vast majority of couples would rather not take any risks: after all it is a day that is never going to 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. But it is not just 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.