| When you plan your wedding, one of the most | | | | photographer will use to ensure that each of your |
| important choices you have to consider is your | | | | desired photos and poses are taken. As a couple, sit |
| photographer. There are a number of photography | | | | down with your chosen photographer in plenty of time |
| styles available to choose from for your wedding, and | | | | before the big day to discuss what photos you desire |
| traditional photography remains one of the most | | | | and how many. |
| popular. If you like the structure and formality of posed | | | | Some of the types of traditional photos that you may |
| pictures, a traditional wedding photographer may be | | | | consider are pre-ceremony photos with parents, your |
| the best bet to capture the special moments on this | | | | bridesmaids and groomsmen, walking down the aisle |
| special day. | | | | after exchanging vows, tossing the bouquet, the first |
| A traditional wedding photographer will typically "pose" | | | | dance, and cutting the cake at the reception. If you |
| his or her subjects and then snap the picture, rather | | | | want to be sure that specific friends or family |
| than taking candid or "free-form" photos. There are | | | | members are photographed at your wedding, a |
| many ways to find the best photographer for your | | | | traditional wedding photographer with a shot list will be |
| wedding. You can appeal to already-married friends | | | | able to do this. |
| for recommendations, do research online, or even | | | | Keep in mind that the needs of your photographer |
| consult local clubs or professional organizations to find | | | | may have impact your wedding's time frame, since he |
| a photographer. If you're planning a wedding on a | | | | or she must go down a list of requested photos to |
| budget, photography students at your local college or | | | | make sure all of them are taken. Some couples may |
| university may be an option as well. Whichever route | | | | choose to have their posed photos taken a day |
| you choose to find a photographer, ensure that he or | | | | before the wedding to save time. |
| she owns (not rents or borrows) up-to-date | | | | Your traditional wedding photographer should make |
| photography equipment and a proper location to | | | | suggestions on the best lighting and background for |
| develop film or process digital files. | | | | your shots, so be sure to provide plenty of details |
| A traditional photographer should have an extensive | | | | about your venue, or better yet - take a short trip to |
| background in taking portraits, as these wedding | | | | the location before the wedding to scout out the best |
| photos are designed for display in a portrait album. | | | | areas for photography. |
| When you've narrowed down your list of potential | | | | When you have done your photography homework |
| photographers, ask to see each of their portfolios. Pay | | | | and pre-planning, you will be in good hands. Now, just |
| close attention to the body alignment, lighting and | | | | relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that the |
| background in each of their sample photos. | | | | most important moments will be preserved and |
| A shot list is what your traditional wedding | | | | treasured. |