Why Wedding Photography Is So Important

Why Wedding Photography Is So Important

Your wedding is one of the most significant days in your life, and it’s only natural that you would want to capture the special moments.  Capturing the day as authentically as possible and looking back on the images with fond memories helps people remember how incredible and truly special their day truly was.

That is why having a professional wedding photographer on your special day is so essential (in my opinion). Not only do they possess the experience and talent to capture those fleeting moments, but they’re also adept at making everyone feel at ease in front of the camera, or in the case of documentary wedding photography, adept at blending in, so you do not even feel like you are being photographed at all.

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Capturing the Moments

Capturing the emotional, humorous, spontaneous moments of the day is one of the most crucial components of wedding photography. After all, this is one of life’s most emotional events. This takes experience, anticipation and technical ability when moving from situation to situation, light room to dark room for example.  

Wedding days are filled with laughter, tears of joy and other intense emotions that should be artistically documented by a photographer. Therefore, it’s vital to be present, communicate, connect and gain trust from your subjects in order to capture these priceless moments that can sometimes go overlooked by other, less experienced photographers.

For instance, one of the key moments that are important to document is the first kiss between a bride and groom after they exchange vows. But equally important is observing the scene and capturing as well the loving gaze of the mother-of-the-bride, the father-of-the-bride wiping a tear, the amusingly bored look on the page boy or the grandparent asleep in the corner. These moments if captured professionally, can end up as treasured pieces of wall art or taking pride of place in the wedding album.

Preserving the Memories

Many couples choose to invest in wedding photographs as they want to cherish them throughout their lives. They are the one thing that remains once all the guests have left, the flowers have died, the decorations have been taken down and the honeymoon is over.  But it’s essential to remember that professional wedding photography requires a great deal of skill and equipment so it can come at a price (but one which most couples feel is worth investing).

Photographs are an enduring way to preserve your wedding memories. Not only do they make you feel good to look back on, on your phone or social media but they can also be printed and added into albums for a sentimental keepsake. Hiring a professional photographer is the best way to guarantee that your images will be of superior quality and printable for future use.

One way to preserve your wedding photographs is by creating a wedding album. This can be done either by your photographer or yourself, providing an elegant way to have them displayed in your home and to share them with friends and family. Smaller versions of your album can also be made for parents or friends as gifts after the wedding. Of course the benefit of purchasing your albums or wall art through your professional photographer will be that rather than prints or wall art that fade after 5 – 10 years, they will be sourced from a professional printing lab and therefore the colours will be more accurate and they will be made from materials that will last for generations.

Wedding Albums

Creating a wedding album is an integral step in the wedding photography process, sometimes overlooked by couples these days who prefer to purchase the digitals only.  Having a wedding album means that your images are not hidden away online and you are able to look over them easily, giving you that warm fuzzy feeling because of the memories associated with them.  You can look back together as a couple, over a glass of wine or hot chocolate, share the memories and really celebrate what the day meant to you. 

When creating your album, start with some essential favourite shots from throughout your day, such as preparations, the first moment the father-of-the-bride lays eyes on his daughter in her wedding dress, the groom’s expression as their other half walks down the aisle towards them, the first dance, speeches and more. Then divide your favourites into categories: photos of the ceremony, portraits, guests and narrow them down until you have an even collection.

Custom photo albums can be found online in a range of styles. Some look like coffee table books filled with high-quality images, while others take on more of a hardcover reference book look with matte cover.  More luxury options are often museum grade, fine art, flay-lay albums. Ultimately, your decision will depend on your budget and how often the album will be handled.

Creating a Legacy

Selecting the ideal wedding photographer is essential, as they will be present to capture all of your most precious moments. A skilled professional knows how to make the most of natural light and make you feel comfortable in front of their camera so that they can create photos that you and your loved ones will treasure forever.

Some photographers include high resolution photograph files as part of their package, enabling clients to reproduce these digital images for personal use while keeping the copyright, whilst some sell that option as an extra. It’s essential that you check what’s included in a photographer’s wedding photography package before signing a contract.

A good photographer knows how to capture natural smiles, real emotions and the precious moments of your day. They can tell when you’re feeling nervous or self-conscious and offer suggestions that may help you decompress. If you choose to hire a documentary wedding photographer at your wedding then often you won’t even need to think about being photographed at all, as they simply blend in as one of your guests, all the while capturing precious memories throughout your day.  You don’t even need to have any posed or group photographs at all if you don’t want to. It’s your wedding, so you choose how you want the day to go.

The main aim when hiring a professional photographer though, whatever style you choose, is to have photographs that represent you as a couple, who you are, and to have the quality of images that you and your family can happily look back on for generations to come, providing you with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

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