How to Take the Perfect Wedding Photographs

When planning a wedding, almost any way of saving money without compromising on quality is welcome: weddings are, after all, quite expensive affairs!  One of the most obvious ways of saving cash – and one that many people don't consider – is getting someone you know to take the photographs.  Because many modern cameras are of such high quality, you'd be amazed at the results you can get.  That's why we've put together this list of tips on how to get great shots without breaking the bank.

1)  Plan a 'shot list'.  One of the best ways of ensuring the couple has everything they want in terms of photographs is to ensure that they let the photographer know in advance the sort of things that they want shot.   For instance, if the happy couple is in love with the location of the wedding then the chances are they're going to want a fair few shots of it.  It's important to consider this, as whilst the normal shots might be obvious – bride and groom, best man and maid of honour etc – the couple are likely to have a couple of less obvious shots that are more personal to them.

2)  Get a partner in crime.  If you're to be the photographer, it can really help to have someone to work alongside to help co-ordinate everything.  You're going to need time to set up your gear in the various different locations, and this means that you just aren't going to be able to rush around and chase up everyone you need at that specific time.  There's a reason that photographers have assistants, you know!  If you're a friend of the couple, then rope in another friend or family member to help you out: they'll normally be happy to do their bit!

3)  Focus on detail.  Some of the most charming wedding photographs are of the small things: the details on the back of the programs, the rings resting on the bible, the table detail.  Whilst you should certainly make sure you get the classic shots, you should spend a lot of time focusing on the smaller, more individual shots: whilst you might not end up using some of them, you never know what the bride and groom are going to fall in love with.  The worst that can happen is that you can add some your own favorites to your portfolio.

Don't be too obtrusive, but don't wimp out, either!  The last thing any happy bride and groom wants is to have a whole host of wedding shots that are just average.  If you know that you've got a great shot, then take it!  Obviously, though, it's important to make sure that you don't overdo it – if you find yourself leaning over the vicar's shoulder to get a shot of the bride, you're probably overdoing things!

This article was written by Canvas Prints UK experts Somer Print  who worked together with freelance writer Charly Daniels to created this piece.

Wedding Photography Registries

So, you're big sister is getting married (or is it your best friend from college?), and it's time to pick out that perfect gift that will complement her new life for years to come. You want to get her something that she will truly appreciate. Something that she (I should say "they", the groom has to live with your gift too ;) ) would not necessarily buy for herself. Something special.

So you take a look at her wedding registry. There's that new salad spinner she's been wanting. The George Foreman Grill is on there ... you know she's always trying to eat more healthy. Oh, Oh, what about replacement filters for the Brita?!

Sure, these things are useful, but they just don't feel very "special", do they? You want to give her something truly unique, that you know she will cherish for the rest of her life. That's where a wedding photography registry comes in. Many photographers these days are offering wedding photo registries to their clients these days. They allow wedding guests to choose to pre-purchase for the Bride and Groom an additional print from the wedding, a "Giclee" canvas wall cluster, or anything else that the photographer offers. Beautiful products that the bride and groom wouldn't necessarily be able to purchase for themselves. Even better, wedding photo registries from ProPhotoRegistry.com allow more expensive gifts (like that Canvas wall cluster I mentioned) to be split into portions, so that several guests can pitch in on a truly spectacular gift.

Brides - make sure your photographer has a wedding photography registry, and if they don't, send them to ProPhotoRegistry.com so they can get one setup. You'll thank me every time you walk into your living room and see that beautiful art on your walls.

Wedding Photography

To see photos of our beautiful peony flowers used at our actual customers weddings please visit Peonies Wedding Flower Photos    Scroll down and click on the brides names you will see our peonies at her wedding.   We really enjoy seeing photos of our flowers at our customers weddings so we really appreciate it when they send the photos.

We also take alot of our own photos of the peonies each year and we are always trying to improve our photography skills.   While researching wedding photography I came across this site Asian Capture and thought they had some really cool and creative wedding photos.  My favorite was of the bridesmaids and groomsmen on the chess board.   The beach wedding photo is really cool too!  I hope you enjoy it.