So, I'm getting to the point (22 days to go!) where all the little details have to be taken care of.
Next week I have to touch base with our photographer.
The picture you see here is one I know I'm going to ask her to take. It definitely fits our relationship.
I'm up in the air on whether or not I'm going to give the photog a traditional list of must take photos. I read a blog post on weddingbeepro.com a while back from a photographer who was complaining about such lists because it compromises their ability to capture spontaneous moments and, besides, they are professionals and this isn't their first rodeo.
Having worked with many newspaper photogs in the past, I can certainly relate to this way of thinking. But, you can also make a valid point that I am paying this person a lot of money, so I deserve to get what I want. For instance, I don't want to get my pictures back and realize I don't have a single picture of just my sister and I or whatever.
Anyone have any thoughts? Should I go all Type A on my photographer and give her a detailed list of must take photos?
I say you should give a list of things you'd like but also leave room for the photographer to work his/her magic. There are probably shots that are important to you that he/she isn't thinking about. Be flexible, but get what you want!
ReplyDeletegive your photographer a list. at least of family shots and pictures you want of your friends. and let them do their thing for the rest of it. at my wedding there was not one single picture of my dad's side of the family all together, and they were alittle upset...they paid a bunch of money to come to the wedding and wouuld have ordered a copy of it had there been one (not that it matters now, ha!) but those are my words of advice.
ReplyDeleteI'd say keeping to the length of a shopping list. No Excel spreadsheets.
ReplyDeleteOne day my list is going to be short but difficult: Please get pics of me not looking stoned or Gumping it with my eyes closed.
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ReplyDeleteSorry. Having issues. I was going to say I really love this picture. It really does capture your relationship. :) Ashley
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