Photo jitters

The expo is getting closer, less than two weeks away now. We have more than 30 exhibitors confirmed and more contacting us every day.

I was talking to Paul Zivic, highly experienced wedding photographer from Geelong recently. Let’s face it, many of us dislike having out photos taken and I asked him if he had some tips for couples being photographed on their big day.

He suggested that couples spend time ensuring that they have a good idea of the style of photo they want. He does styles for classical to ultra modern and he thinks that it is a good idea for couples to do lots of research to see what style suits them best.

Paul acknowledges that price is a big factor and he suggests ringing around asking about prices. When you have made a decision and probably been to meet the photographer and talk about your hopes for the photos; don’t forget to ask if the photographer that you are talking to is the same person that will be taking photos on the day. He says that often the couple are dismayed to find that a completely different photographer arrives and has not had the briefing that they gave the original one.

Paul thinks that given wedding shows on TV, bridal and popular magazines, couples expect much more from their wedding photographer these days and that is a good thing.

For those who get nervous in front of the lens? He says – Get some photos before the day, by the time of the wedding you will have well and truly broken the ice with the photographer and wont be intimidated by the camera pointing at you.

As with everything, communication is the key!

“To a large degree, as photographers we direct the day. So the better we communicate the more successful the day.

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