Posted June 11th, 2009
by Albert Chua
by Albert Chua
Sometimes the cost of wedding photography can be high in price. Every bride wants that perfect picture that captures that special day, but can not afford to pay through the roof for it. Here are a few money saving tips when budgeting for wedding photography.
Advertising for the right person
An excellent place to advertise is at a local college or university They will have fresh skills and ideas when it comes to wedding photography, and they will cost a lot less.
Go digital
Go digital instead of getting prints. This keeps your hard earned money in your pocket. You can now choose this as an option because most photographers will offer you the idea. Get a CD rather then prints and proofs of all your pictures. After you receive your CD look at online photo developers to print to photos for you.
Create your own wedding album
A great way to personalize all your pages in your album is to try scrap booking. No one will know your wedding and guests like you do. This way you can go through all of your photos and reflect on the memories. You will enjoy creating your album and not only that but you will also save hundreds of dollars opposed to having your photographer design an album, and they may not include pictures that your friends sent you as well.
You can choose how long you need the photographer for
How long do you really need your photographer around you? Instead of having them come with you when you re getting your hair done, make up done, and dress sized just get them to come for the ceremony and a bit of the celebration afterwards. Your bridesmaids will be able to take the pictures of the preparation for you and you will be surprised how many other people will send you their copies as well.
21st Century – use disposables!
Having disposable cameras at the reception is also an excellent idea. After everything is said and done all you have to do is drop them off at a photo development outlet, then go through the ones you really like and make larger prints for frames around your house. You will probably end up getting a few funny photos but a lot of wonderful ones as well. This will also give you a wide variety of pictures because your guests will be taking pictures of each other and not just at the bride and groom. Get each table of guest to write on the camera who was taking the photos so you can add the detail into your album.
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Posted May 9th, 2009
by Ching Wong
by Ching Wong
Wedding days are well known to be quite stressful. From when you wake up to when you crash down asleep you would have been on the go all day long.
Your once-in-a-life-time special day should be stress free. But if you want to experience this then you will need to plan very well. There is always so much to do on your actual wedding day so planning will make it flow better.
There is so much to do on your actual wedding day that a day in a busy office would be like taking a day off compared to your wedding day. Asking for support from everyone that you can will make your special day more special.
All the stress can be totally eased as long as you plan well and get lots of support from your family and friends and your wedding professionals.
Ten years ago Pre-Wedding photography started to become very popular in Singapore. The reason was that many couples simply found that their actual wedding day was too stressful and way too full.
Switched on wedding photographers started to offer pre-wedding photography packages so that not only could the stress be removed from the actual day, any risk with bad weather was removed and also then a wedding album was available at the reception.
Pre-wedding packages come in all shapes and sizes. Most of the packages offered will include both outdoor shots as well as studio shots. Simply ask your photographer what will be included in your package.
As well as ensuring you get a great set of pics for your album, pre-bridal photos mean that you have something special to show at your actual wedding to your guests, which is always nice.
Pre-wedding photography is catching on around the world now. It may not be called pre-bridal in other countries but the idea still exists. If your photographer has not suggested doing a pre-wedding shoot then ask them for a price as part of the overall wedding package. Booking the two together – pre and actual day photography will save you money for sure and will allow you to bargain a little.
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Posted April 25th, 2009
by Albert Chua
by Albert Chua
Your wedding day can be the realisation of a long-held dream; you want everything to be just perfect – and why not – from your venue to your flowers, dress and makeup and everything else in between. But, for most people, even though is is a very special day you will still have a budget to work to. And when it comes to high-end services such as wedding photography, staying focused on the money can be hard. However, with a little bit of research, forward thinking and planning, and a vibrant dose of flexibility, you will be able to keep within budget for sure to ensure you have an affordable wedding while creating the memories you deserve.
With a vibrant dose of creativity you can find wedding photography services within your budget quite easily. So read on.
Start off with word of mouth and you will be on the right track. People always talk about good service. Talk to your friends or associates that have held weddings similar in size and outline to what you are planning to determine what professional photographers worked successfully within their prepared pricing.
Check with your wedding reception venue. They will know many great people. Within five minutes you could walk away with a list of twenty great companies to call.
Consider using a professional wedding planner. It could be the best budget choice you make for your wedding day. They are professionals and know the best people to work with and how to keep on budget.
One thing to consider is cutting back in some areas and speding more in others. You can often do this without compromising the over all experience. If you have your heart set on a specific wedding photographer that works in a way you love, then compromise to get to the price that you need; perhaps have the photographer only shoot your ceremony and official shots and then ask your guests to help take pictures throughout your reception to be collected into an album at a later date.
One really simple idea is to provide your wedding guests with cheap disposable cameras. This will add fun, variety and an unexpected component to your wedding day. Your album will then be very unique indeed.
Another great and creative tip is to invite your friends to do part of the wedding preparations for you such as the flower display. Not only is this a great way to involve your friends you can ask them to not give bridal gifts but to do something else instead. After all many wedding gifts will often never be used so will stay in a cold cupboard. Instead your friends will likely be thrilled and delighted to be asked. This will enhance your wedding experience for everyone and spare you money.
At the end of the day, inexpensive wedding photography is about creative thinking and flexibility, time and energy. Being prepared to work outside the box and think of small and often creative ways to save money, eventually all those small steps will add up to big savings.
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Posted November 13th, 2008
by Samael Droste
by Samael Droste
It can be a bit daunting to try to make sure your wedding photography is just perfect. This is one task you don’t want to mess up or you may regret it for years to come. While it will take some effort, you will find that it is well worth it to carefully plan this aspect of your wedding.
Step one is deciding exactly what you want out of your wedding photography. You’ll need to know how many photos you want to have taken, who you want in them, and where they’ll be taken.
These questions can help you decide on your venue, in addition to lots of other factors. Just remember to take ambiance, lighting, and space into account if you want to be sure of getting good photos. That’ll help the photographer have everything he or she needs.
Next you’ll want to start the quest to hire a wedding photographer. A few things that can help you to make this decision include their ability, cost and experience. Be sure that you make sure that the photographer is well aware of the date as well.
When booking the venue, look for a place that has plenty of photographic appeal. This isn’t the only thing to think about, but a place that’s easy to photograph in is a good choice. After all, no one wants an ugly backdrop in their wedding pictures.
Once you have information about the wedding venue, it’s time to get it to your photographer. Take a little time to show them where you’ll be married, how large the venue is, and what the overall feel is. Afterward, you can talk more about the pictures you’d like to have taken and scenery to go with them.
Take some time to come up with a written plan for your wedding photography. Make sure that everyone is expecting the same thing, and that you and your photographer both know one another’s plans. That way, when the big day comes, you’ll have no trouble getting your photos taken perfectly.
If you are not sure what specific photographs you want taken at your wedding, take a look at some bridal magazines. Tear out pictures that you love and want done at your wedding. You can also look through the wedding photos of friends and of the photographer for more ideas as well.
Although you pay the photographer to photograph your wedding, it’s not until later when you will pick out the pictures you want. You’ll be able to choose sizes and amounts, and you’ll pay for those pictures separately unless they are included in the package. Remember this when planning your budget.
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life. That means it’s worth your while to take it slowly, plan with care, and make sure your big day has the best photography possible.
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