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			Booking The date has been arranged, the Church and Reception booked . . . one of the next tasks for your wedding preparation is to book the photographer. On receiving an initial inquiry from a potential client, I offer a face-to-face meeting at the earliest opportunity. This meeting gives both parties a chance to discuss all the options, not just an opportunity for me to ‘sell you’ a package. Remember, every wedding is personal and will demand a unique approach. The meeting also gives me the opportunity to show you my portfolio of wedding photography so that you can see exactly the sort of quality and coverage to expect. I will also show you a selection of albums available as well as brochures giving a larger range of styles. The final choice of album and the number and style of pages can be left until much nearer the wedding date or even afterwards.

I like to discuss the style of photography too - whether you prefer traditional posed groups, less formal reportage style or a combination of both.

Not everyone is entirely happy in front of a camera - they may be ‘camera shy’ or feel that they are not photogenic. In some instances, therefore, it can be a great advantage to have some photographs taken by me at your home some time before the wedding. This will help create a good relationship and build up your confidence, which should make your wedding day photography a much more enjoyable experience.

Coverage

Photographic coverage will normally start at the bride’s home prior to the wedding ceremony. At this time I would take formal and informal photographs of the bride and bridesmaids. I will then leave for the church to take pictures of guests, the groom, the best man and ushers and then the bride and bride’s father arriving.

I will always liaise with the minister or registrar well before the wedding to ascertain their regulations regarding photography and where they would prefer photographs to be taken. Where photography is allowed within the church or registry office, I will take discreet shots throughout the service and then more formal ones during the signing of the register.

After the ceremony I will take a limited number of group photographs outside – any group shots not taken at this time can be taken at the reception venue. My assistant will help arrange the groups to ensure that the time spent taking these photographs is kept to a minimum.

At the reception area I will photograph the larger groups and any other groups that were not taken earlier. Previously I will have visited this venue and the church to assess the lighting and best photographic settings. I will also have pre-arranged an area under cover for these group shots in the unfortunate event of wet weather.

My final photographs will be of the speeches and the cutting of the cake. If required, I can remain available for an evening reception and, following the first dance, take what are usually more informal pictures.

Before the Wedding

At a convenient time prior to the wedding, preferably when your guest list is more or less complete, I like to meet you both again, this time with my assistant, so that a detailed plan can be drawn up in the form of a programme, tabulating the group photographs that you require.

I will take many informal photos in addition to these, but having a printed sheet ensures that the important groups are not missed.

This printed programme will be sent to you so that you can approve it and make any amendments.

After the Wedding

Photographs are presented as 100 prints (6 x 4 inch) in a preview album for you to keep as a permanent record of your day.

From these proofs you select:

30 photographs for enlargement in colour or black and white. These will be individually edited and professionally printed on high quality photo paper and presented in a wedding album of your choice. There is also a choice of leaf edging and overlay color and preferences on individual page apertures.

Quotes are available for other requirements. You may wish for your album to be personalised with text, for instance the couple’s name and wedding date, or you may wish for more than the standard title page plus 15 double sided photo pages.

Additional prints can also be ordered at this time.

Viewing and ordering prints online

A gallery of your wedding photographs can be published on a private web page to enable family and friends to view, select and purchase individual prints online.

The photographs that you receive will be high quality prints on professional photo paper, presented in white slip-in mounts with gold blocking.

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Technical

I use both film and digital photography for my work but prefer digital for wedding coverage. I use high resolution photographic equipment which produces quality prints up to A4 size (11½ x 8 inches) which, whilst being virtually indistinguishable from medium format film quality, has the following advantages:

Many more exposures can be made of each group which should ensure a pleasing result and avoid the frustration of important photographs being spoiled by shut eyes etc.
A digital image is immediately produced and checked – this eliminates the rare but nevertheless disastrous result of faulty film or camera equipment.
A certain amount of ‘editing’ is possible and sometimes desirable for removing small blemishes or unwanted background detail if requested.
The size and shape of each print is usually adjustable and can be changed to suit individual requirements.
Some people prefer a selection of prints in black and white. This can be easily achieved at the processing stage.
Images can be viewed on the website enabling family and friends to order directly, thereby removing the need to circulate the preview album.

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