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Things You Need to Consider Including in Wedding Photography Contracts

What is a Wedding Photography Contract?

If you are going to have a wedding ceremony, and you will need a photographer to take photos of your wedding. The contract that you sign with a photographer before a wedding is called a Wedding photography contract. It lays out what the photographer will provide you with and when, how much he will charge you, and whether he will allow you to review his work.

A few things about your wedding photography contract

As photographers we have many duties, including setting up the wedding and taking the wedding photos, but we’re often forgotten to add in ‘Wedding photographer contract’. Here are a few things that we suggest adding to your wedding photographer contract.

a) Your wedding photography contract needs to include an agreement on who owns the copyright of the images taken at your wedding.

b) We also need to be paid a … Read the rest

Wedding Photography Props You Can Use for Better Photoshoots

Wedding photography props are an important part of your wedding photography. They can help you capture the perfect shot, but they also add to the atmosphere of your day.

You can use anything from flowers to candles to personalize each photo. Think about the props you can add to your wedding day photo shoot. Take a look around your house or even outside to see what can be used to create these images.

Your wedding photographer can suggest some options, but here are some ideas you could experiment with:

Candles

Candles are great for your wedding photography. The reason is that candles make people feel romantic and beloved. For a long time, when it comes to candles, people often think about romantic relationships and intimate scenes. If you can, you should include candles as props for your wedding photography.

Flowers

Flowers are a great idea if you want … Read the rest

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

Take it slowly.

It’s tempting to rush into finding the right wedding photographer. Most of us would like to think that we know everything there is to know about weddings, but in reality there are many areas of a wedding day that we don’t have experience of, such as having a professional photographer capturing all the moments, or a stylist to give you the perfect look. Wedding photographers are different. Some take hundreds of photographs in one sitting, while others may prefer to be selective and capture only the key shots.

Think about your personality.

Think about how you feel about the photographer you are looking at. Do you like him/her? What sort of personality do you think suits your style? Do you feel comfortable with him/her? How do you imagine the wedding day will unfold?

Think about your budget.

How much do you want to spend? Do you have … Read the rest

Reasons Why You Should Shoot Black and White Wedding Photography

Black and White Wedding Photography

Here we’ll share with you some reasons for choosing Black and White wedding photography.

1. Natural look

Black and White is the traditional look for wedding photography. This is because there is no color mixing in black and white photos.

In Black and White, colors will always look vibrant and intense. This means the subject of the photo will stand out vividly from the background.

For example, when you are shooting a bride and groom, it is easy to make them look sharp and clear. When you combine this with the natural lighting and the color-balanced settings of a camera, the result will be a high quality image.

2. No need to adjust white balance

When you shoot in color, the white balance setting is adjusted according to the brightness of the light. For example, when you shoot a scene outdoors, you might want to turn down the brightness of … Read the rest