This is the first time I'm interviewing wedding photographers and I am so thrilled that Chris Sansom and Verity Woolf from Sansom Photography agreed to be part of this segment. This interview is now published on mephotographies.com.
Showing posts with label wedding photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding photos. Show all posts
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sweet Wedding Proposal
Okay, I know I haven't been updating that much but I've just been over at Jacqueline Pfeffer's blog and found this:
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wedding Photo Shots You Wouldn't Want to Miss
When the wedding photos have been released, it is a common situation where the photographer may have failed to take some IMPORTANT shots from the occasion.
In our case, individual shots of my bridesmaids and groomsmen were forgotten. Sometimes a photo of the bride or the groom with each of their families may be forgotten.
Since the wedding is often the perfect time when families get together, it is also perfect opportunity to take the family picture.
If you're planning for the wedding, don't expect your photographer to do everything right. Some photographers give their clients a wish list to fill to make their job easier. But others don't and it is up to you to let your wishes be known.
Therefore, it is recommended to talk with your photographer and discuss the plan for the big day. Don't forget to give your photographer a detailed list of shots that you want to be included in your album.
A written list would help your photographer plan in advance as to which shots could be taken before the wedding or during the reception. More importantly, it would ensure that not a single shot would be missed.
Here is a sample list you'll want to hand over your photographer at least a week before the wedding:
Solo shots of the bride.
Solo shots of the groom.
Shots of the bride and groom together.
The wedded couple with the officiant.
The couple with the chairman and chairman's family.
The couple with the wedding sponsors.
The couple with each wedding sponsor's families.
The couple with the bestman & maid-of-honor.
The couple with the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The couple with the flower girls.
The bride with her flower girls.
The couple with their ring bearer.
The groom with the ring bearer.
The couple with the whole entourage.
Individual photos of the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The couple with the bride's parents.
The couple with the bride's legitimate family.
The couple with the bride's extended family.
The couple with the groom's parents.
The couple with the bride's legitimate family.
The couple with the bride's extended family.
Individual photo of the bride with her parents and with the whole family.
Individual photo of the groom with his parents and with the whole family.
The couple with their closest friends
The couple with the bride's co-workers.
The couple with the groom's co-workers.
The couple with the bride's classmates or schoolmates.
The couple with the groom's classmates or schoolmates.
The couple with the other guests.
Remember, a wedding is a once in a lifetime occasion. Make sure that all the important moments in your life are preserved forever.
*Do you have something to add to the list?
In our case, individual shots of my bridesmaids and groomsmen were forgotten. Sometimes a photo of the bride or the groom with each of their families may be forgotten.Since the wedding is often the perfect time when families get together, it is also perfect opportunity to take the family picture.
If you're planning for the wedding, don't expect your photographer to do everything right. Some photographers give their clients a wish list to fill to make their job easier. But others don't and it is up to you to let your wishes be known.
Therefore, it is recommended to talk with your photographer and discuss the plan for the big day. Don't forget to give your photographer a detailed list of shots that you want to be included in your album.
A written list would help your photographer plan in advance as to which shots could be taken before the wedding or during the reception. More importantly, it would ensure that not a single shot would be missed.
Here is a sample list you'll want to hand over your photographer at least a week before the wedding:
Solo shots of the bride.
Solo shots of the groom.
Shots of the bride and groom together.
The wedded couple with the officiant.
The couple with the chairman and chairman's family.
The couple with the wedding sponsors.
The couple with each wedding sponsor's families.
The couple with the bestman & maid-of-honor.
The couple with the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The couple with the flower girls.
The bride with her flower girls.
The couple with their ring bearer.
The groom with the ring bearer.
The couple with the whole entourage.
Individual photos of the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The couple with the bride's parents.
The couple with the bride's legitimate family.
The couple with the bride's extended family.
The couple with the groom's parents.
The couple with the bride's legitimate family.
The couple with the bride's extended family.
Individual photo of the bride with her parents and with the whole family.
Individual photo of the groom with his parents and with the whole family.
The couple with their closest friends
The couple with the bride's co-workers.
The couple with the groom's co-workers.
The couple with the bride's classmates or schoolmates.
The couple with the groom's classmates or schoolmates.
The couple with the other guests.
Remember, a wedding is a once in a lifetime occasion. Make sure that all the important moments in your life are preserved forever.
*Do you have something to add to the list?
Friday, August 22, 2008
15 Ways to Look Great on Your Wedding Photos
30 from your wedding day, everyone may forget about how the food tasted or who officiated the occasion or the kind of dress you wore. Thanks to photographs, memories of that blissful day can last for a lifetime and beyond.
Surely, this isn’t where you want to scrimp on your budget. Splurging for your wedding photos is allowed!Here are 15 tips on how you can look fabulous on your wedding photos:
1. Get enough sleep. Make sure that you’ll get enough sleep before your wedding day. If you’re too stressed or too worn out, it would show on your skin and eyes! So sleep early and get some beauty rest!
2. Wear a dress/suit that you’re comfortable in. If you feel good in your dress, looking good wouldn’t be a problem.
3. Wear the right undergarments. For brides, wearing the right underwear can really give your body the support you need. Invest on a bra with a good lift and the right fit.
4. Hire a professional make-up artist. The right make-up can really make the BIG difference on how you’ll look in photos. Don’t scrimp your budget on this one. Hire a pro and don’t forget to hold trial sessions weeks before the wedding.
5. Avoid complicated hairstyles. You want to make sure that you’ll look great throughout the day but you won’t have time to constantly check yourself in the mirror or get stray hairs off your face. A simple, uncomplicated yet elegant hairstyle would be perfect for the occasion.
6. Prepare your beauty bag. A small pouch can hold all your beauty essentials for the day- oil blotting film, pressed powder, and a lipstick. Your maid-of-honor should keep it handy for you.
7. Make it waterproof. A waterproof mascara is surely a must! Need we say more???
8. Speak with your photographer. Before the wedding day, discuss everything with your photographer. List down all the kinds of shots you want to make sure that none would be missed. A professional photographer should have great suggestions about shots and angles that work best for weddings. Be open and don’t be afraid to voice out your concerns. Be sure to arrange some time where you can have some exclusive shots as a couple.
9. Stop and pose for the camera. Every now and then, stop to look at the camera and take a pose. It doesn’t matter whether you smile or laugh but avoid speaking or moving for at least a few seconds to give your photographer the chance to capture the moment.
10. Relax and enjoy the occasion. This is truly a day of celebration for both of you with your families and friends so just relax, be yourself, and enjoy the day. Don’t be too conscious about the photographer taking shots from all angles. Be spontaneous! A few goofy poses and stolen shots make weddings more fun and memorable!
11. Practice good posture. Nothing looks as bad as slouching in your photos. Always be aware of your posture.
12. Don’t be statue. Don’t just stand straight. Hold your partner, let your hand swing, wave, show your wedding ring - find something graceful to do with your hands.
13. Don't blink. Do you often blink just when the camera is about to be clicked? Ask your photographer to count to three. On three, breathe in to keep your eyes from closing.
14. Let your feelings show. Great photos are all about capturing moments and happiness. So don’t be afraid to smile, laugh, hug, kiss, and show everyone how happy you are.
15. Smile and mean it. Fake smiles are not that great in photos. Yes, you do want to smile on most of your photos but don’t just put it on. Feel it from your guts and let it show on your face!
Surely, this isn’t where you want to scrimp on your budget. Splurging for your wedding photos is allowed!Here are 15 tips on how you can look fabulous on your wedding photos:
1. Get enough sleep. Make sure that you’ll get enough sleep before your wedding day. If you’re too stressed or too worn out, it would show on your skin and eyes! So sleep early and get some beauty rest!
2. Wear a dress/suit that you’re comfortable in. If you feel good in your dress, looking good wouldn’t be a problem.
3. Wear the right undergarments. For brides, wearing the right underwear can really give your body the support you need. Invest on a bra with a good lift and the right fit.
4. Hire a professional make-up artist. The right make-up can really make the BIG difference on how you’ll look in photos. Don’t scrimp your budget on this one. Hire a pro and don’t forget to hold trial sessions weeks before the wedding.
5. Avoid complicated hairstyles. You want to make sure that you’ll look great throughout the day but you won’t have time to constantly check yourself in the mirror or get stray hairs off your face. A simple, uncomplicated yet elegant hairstyle would be perfect for the occasion.
6. Prepare your beauty bag. A small pouch can hold all your beauty essentials for the day- oil blotting film, pressed powder, and a lipstick. Your maid-of-honor should keep it handy for you.
7. Make it waterproof. A waterproof mascara is surely a must! Need we say more???
8. Speak with your photographer. Before the wedding day, discuss everything with your photographer. List down all the kinds of shots you want to make sure that none would be missed. A professional photographer should have great suggestions about shots and angles that work best for weddings. Be open and don’t be afraid to voice out your concerns. Be sure to arrange some time where you can have some exclusive shots as a couple.
9. Stop and pose for the camera. Every now and then, stop to look at the camera and take a pose. It doesn’t matter whether you smile or laugh but avoid speaking or moving for at least a few seconds to give your photographer the chance to capture the moment.
10. Relax and enjoy the occasion. This is truly a day of celebration for both of you with your families and friends so just relax, be yourself, and enjoy the day. Don’t be too conscious about the photographer taking shots from all angles. Be spontaneous! A few goofy poses and stolen shots make weddings more fun and memorable!
11. Practice good posture. Nothing looks as bad as slouching in your photos. Always be aware of your posture.
12. Don’t be statue. Don’t just stand straight. Hold your partner, let your hand swing, wave, show your wedding ring - find something graceful to do with your hands.
13. Don't blink. Do you often blink just when the camera is about to be clicked? Ask your photographer to count to three. On three, breathe in to keep your eyes from closing.
14. Let your feelings show. Great photos are all about capturing moments and happiness. So don’t be afraid to smile, laugh, hug, kiss, and show everyone how happy you are.
15. Smile and mean it. Fake smiles are not that great in photos. Yes, you do want to smile on most of your photos but don’t just put it on. Feel it from your guts and let it show on your face!
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