91% of wedding couples prefer to hire a professional photographer to capture their special day, while 8% choose to work with a relative or friend. The remaining 1% aren’t interested in wedding photography at all. They might just have a quick ceremony at a register office before heading to the pub.
Many people believe that anyone can take wedding photographs if they have a good camera. You could even take wedding photos with a phone, but you probably won’t get many that are worth keeping in the album.
Wedding photographers spend many years perfecting their craft so they can create stunning photos every time. Many couples desire a photographer that can keep them calm. When you are the centre of attention for the day, having someone taking photos of you can be stressful because there is always that doubt at the back of your mind.
Maybe your tie isn’t quite straight, or maybe that necklace isn’t showing as it should? On such a large day, a photographer who isn’t only skilled at taking photos but also has a friendly and relaxed approach to the job can be a huge asset. This is why you need to meet with your chosen photographer before the day itself and have a friendly chat so that you can get to know each other. To plan ahead, a good wedding photographer will want to visit the venue. Commercial videographer
Many couples prefer a mixture of candid and posed photographs for their wedding in Hertfordshire. The word “candid” is described by the dictionary as “truthful” and “frank”. Candid photography refers to photos taken without the subject being aware of what is going on. The photographer will mix with guests, use his instincts and training to spot unusual or unexpected events and be ready to capture the shot when they happen. This gives the photograph a natural and relaxed look.
Technology plays a more important part in wedding photographs today. Some photographers are now using a drone to take aerial shots, and these can make a huge difference to the wedding album. A drone can be used to take photographs. It is a skill that must be learned. The photographer will also have to be licenced by the Civil Aviation Authority to pilot a drone and will need to have insurance cover as well.
Something to consider is the cost of hiring a wedding photographer for the day, which is why some couples cut corners and have their Uncle Jeffrey take the photos. However, the vast majority of couples would rather not take any risks: after all it is a day that is never going to be repeated. You might be surprised to learn that a professional may quote you a higher price than you expected.
To begin with, the photographer should meet with you before the day itself and will also want to travel to inspect the venue, so there is time involved there just to begin with. He may stay with you for up to 12 hours on the actual day. This is a long day in any language. It is more than that. After the day there is a lot of work to be done on editing images and adding any necessary effects. All minor flaws must be corrected, which takes much more time than the actual day.
Then, of course, there is the cost of all the necessary equipment which runs into many thousand of pounds. Cameras and lenses and other equipment has to be kept up to date, and USB’s and hard drives purchased. The cost of a DRI Mavic Zoom 4K drone is approximately PS1,100.
Then all the costs of learning to fly the drone and how to get the best shots with it has to be factored in, along with courses and workshops which the photographer will attend in order to keep up to date with the latest trends and advances in photography.
As you can see, there’s a lot more to it than just your big day.