A wedding is an event filled with special memories and capturing those with photography is an essential part of the day for most couples. The cost of traditional photography services, however, can be more than the wedding budget will allow. There are ways to reduce the prices of photography and still have quality pictures from that memorable day.
Hiring a professional photographer is one obvious option for those planning a wedding. It is imperative though that when discussing various plans with photographers that the cost of the negatives are included in the estimate. Often a photographer will present plans which include prints of various sizes and with varieties of special photographic effects, such as tinting or shading. If the negatives are not included in the package, every time a copy of a picture is needed or wanted the couple has to order them through the photographer at a much higher rate than a standard copying fee. If years pass by and the photographer can't be found, it does not mean that the couple can have the pictures reproduced by anyone else. The photographer holds ownership of the picture rights unless there is proof of another agreement. Most photo studios will not make copies of professional pictures unless there is a written release, and even this will not always be enough.
Couples can approach professional photographers and request a discount package, perhaps by only needing the photographer for during the ceremony instead of all day. They should let the photographer know that other studios are being consulted and prices compared. Working together to negotiate a lower price is in everyone's best interests and can help alleviate wedding budget pressures.
Saving money on wedding photography does not mean that the couple has to compromise on quality. The couple can begin with dividing the day into smaller sections, such as behind the scenes, family moments, the wedding party, the couple, the ceremony, receiving line, reception, and dance. Perhaps there are certain portions of the day that a professional photographer is not needed. A picture of the couple cutting the cake is probably more desired than thirty pictures of various guests dancing. By reducing the number of hours the photographer is required to be a part of the day, the overall cost should reduce as well.
Often family members and friends are excellent amateur photographers and would be more than willing to be in charge of taking pictures at certain times. Maybe an aunt would be the perfect one to snap candid shots of the bridesmaids getting their hair done. With the advances in digital photography it is even easier because there are fewer chances for surprises and the photographer can check immediately to see if the shot was taken well.
Another way to have inexpensive pictures of the wedding day is to place disposable cameras at each reception table as part of the decorations and encourage guests to take pictures with them throughout the evening. The only costs involved are prices to purchase the cameras and the costs of developing the film. Some great pictures can be taken this way of small moments that the wedding party might not otherwise see.
Wedding photography can also involve creating social media and web pages where guests are encouraged to take their own pictures from the wedding day and upload them to share. Guests could even be made aware of this in the printed wedding program or at place-cards at each reception table. Creating a virtual wedding album can reduce photography costs and produce a collaborative project with fun results.
If hiring a professional breaks the budget and family members or friends are not able to assist with the wedding photography, the couple can look to local talented amateurs. These might be found at a local art college or through a photography hobbyist group. Often these individuals are looking for ways to increase their portfolios and make a little bit of money at the same time. Couples can work with them just as with a professional studio, reviewing samples of work and completing a contract.
Hiring a wedding photographer does not have to break the wedding budget. Money can be saved without sacrificing the wedding photo album by thinking creatively and pooling resources with family and friends.
Hiring a professional photographer is one obvious option for those planning a wedding. It is imperative though that when discussing various plans with photographers that the cost of the negatives are included in the estimate. Often a photographer will present plans which include prints of various sizes and with varieties of special photographic effects, such as tinting or shading. If the negatives are not included in the package, every time a copy of a picture is needed or wanted the couple has to order them through the photographer at a much higher rate than a standard copying fee. If years pass by and the photographer can't be found, it does not mean that the couple can have the pictures reproduced by anyone else. The photographer holds ownership of the picture rights unless there is proof of another agreement. Most photo studios will not make copies of professional pictures unless there is a written release, and even this will not always be enough.
Couples can approach professional photographers and request a discount package, perhaps by only needing the photographer for during the ceremony instead of all day. They should let the photographer know that other studios are being consulted and prices compared. Working together to negotiate a lower price is in everyone's best interests and can help alleviate wedding budget pressures.
Saving money on wedding photography does not mean that the couple has to compromise on quality. The couple can begin with dividing the day into smaller sections, such as behind the scenes, family moments, the wedding party, the couple, the ceremony, receiving line, reception, and dance. Perhaps there are certain portions of the day that a professional photographer is not needed. A picture of the couple cutting the cake is probably more desired than thirty pictures of various guests dancing. By reducing the number of hours the photographer is required to be a part of the day, the overall cost should reduce as well.
Often family members and friends are excellent amateur photographers and would be more than willing to be in charge of taking pictures at certain times. Maybe an aunt would be the perfect one to snap candid shots of the bridesmaids getting their hair done. With the advances in digital photography it is even easier because there are fewer chances for surprises and the photographer can check immediately to see if the shot was taken well.
Another way to have inexpensive pictures of the wedding day is to place disposable cameras at each reception table as part of the decorations and encourage guests to take pictures with them throughout the evening. The only costs involved are prices to purchase the cameras and the costs of developing the film. Some great pictures can be taken this way of small moments that the wedding party might not otherwise see.
Wedding photography can also involve creating social media and web pages where guests are encouraged to take their own pictures from the wedding day and upload them to share. Guests could even be made aware of this in the printed wedding program or at place-cards at each reception table. Creating a virtual wedding album can reduce photography costs and produce a collaborative project with fun results.
If hiring a professional breaks the budget and family members or friends are not able to assist with the wedding photography, the couple can look to local talented amateurs. These might be found at a local art college or through a photography hobbyist group. Often these individuals are looking for ways to increase their portfolios and make a little bit of money at the same time. Couples can work with them just as with a professional studio, reviewing samples of work and completing a contract.
Hiring a wedding photographer does not have to break the wedding budget. Money can be saved without sacrificing the wedding photo album by thinking creatively and pooling resources with family and friends.
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