Wedding Photographers to catch the different wedding Customs

Sydney is a melting pot and traditional wedding customs vary across the cultures.

An important part of the build-up to the wedding in many parts of South Asia is the mehndi ceremony when the bride and women closely related to her has traditional and very intricate henna patterns applied to her hands and feet.

Hindu weddings, for example, can last for several days and involve hundreds of guests. The actual ceremony is performed at a sacred fire and traditionally the end of the rituals the bride and groom circle the fire seven times.  The traditional colours for the bride’s wedding sari are red and gold.

Moroccan brides wear elaborate kaftans and jewellery and there is also a tradition of applying henna patterns to the hands as in S Asia.

At a traditional Scottish wedding it may be that all the men wear the kilt while at a traditional Chinese wedding the bride is presented to the groom in a red wedding carriage.

In traditional muslim weddings the formalities of the marriage contract are carried out, the nikah, with the bride and groom in different rooms or different parts of the room. The walima, the equivalent of the western reception, may also be one where men and the women celebrate separately and it may also be that taking photographs of the bride is not allowed.  It is only at the end of the walima that the bride and groom are seated next to each other, generally with the bride still veiled.

There are all sorts of customs associated with weddings and these can also include mass weddings when several couples are married at the same celebration.

Whatever their origins most couples want to be sure they have a photographic or video record of their big day to remember and treasure long after the event.

If a professional photographer is to be engaged to record a wedding that contains elements and traditions from different cultures they will need to be given proper guidance and information on the aspects of the wedding that it is essential to capture in their photographs, and equally those aspects that should not be photographed.

A meeting with the photographer well in advance of the event is therefore important.  In order to plan properly, organise the equipment that will be needed and provide an accurate costing.

The photographer will need to know when they need to be available, especially if the various elements of the marriage celebrations will take part over several days and what it is permitted to photograph and what is not.

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Memorable Wedding Photographs Depend on Briefing the Photographer Properly

Wedding locations and styles can be as individual as the couple involved want them to be.

They range from ceremonies conducted underwater or while skydiving to the more traditional formal church setting or the relaxed beach wedding. Some couples choose a historical theme and choose to marry in the costume of a particular era, others choose a theme that is modern and cutting edge. Perhaps the couple has a shared passion, for a particular sport for example, that will determine the theme of the wedding.

Capturing the atmosphere of each scenario means that it is important to find the right photographer, who can be adaptable and flexible enough to produce stunning images whatever the location.

The photographs are an essential part of the memory of a special day in a couple’s life and when choosing the photographer they need to feel comfortable that the person they have chosen understands what they have in mind and is able to produce memorable images that capture the atmosphere.  A good relationship with the photographer will make all the difference to the results.

It is therefore advisable to ask to see examples of previous work done by a studio’s photographers so that the couple can pick the person whose pictures are closest to what they have in mind.

It is also worth asking about the kind of training the photographer has.  Some learn on the job or work their way up through the studio.  Others have taken a fine art photography qualification.  Whatever the training, however, it is the results they have produced that will determine the decision.

These days, many people want a video record of their big day as well as an album or online picture gallery so the studio should be able to provide examples of each medium being considered.

Once the venue and details have been established the photographer will need to be given the details so that they can visit the location for themselves to choose the best settings and features that could be used to help make the pictures special.

They will also need to know if there are any people who would prefer not to be photographed and equally who the couple particularly want pictures of, both adults and children.

While there may be a number of formally arranged and posed photographs in the album, it is likely that the couple will also want to remember guests relaxed and enjoying themselves at the reception.

For candid photographs, the photographer will need to plan and pick the best spots that will allow them to be unobtrusive so that the guests are not aware that there is a camera pointing at them, which can often make people feel self conscious and awkward. 

Making sure that the photographer is properly briefed will ensure that the photographs that result are truly memorable.

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How to track down the right professional photographer for your wedding

Wedding days tend to pass in a blur so it is important to have memorable photographs of the event to look back on later.

Finding the right professional wedding photographers in Sydney need not be difficult.

If you have friends who have recently married and whose photographs struck you as standing out as special for some reason asking for the studio’s details may save a lot of time and searching.

However, it may be that after an initial consultation you want to try out a couple of others. 

The first step is to have a list of the most important aspects of what is wanted.  Does the couple want a video, a slide show, a video of the event or all three?  Price structure depends on how much is wanted. It will include the photographer’s time, the quality of the film, whether more than one photographer is needed and whether the couple wants any photographic special effects.

Some people for example like the idea of sepia prints or black and white, both of which present quite different images and emotional atmosphere.

Many photographers may say that they can cover all the options but you won’t really be able to tell how good they are without seeing samples of their work in their studio and asking about the kind of equipment they use.

With a video it is also important to go into some detail about the kind of package wanted as the pricing structure will vary depending on the length and the amount of editing that may be needed.

Another way of finding out how good a studio is may be to do a trial run. Perhaps ask them to take some shots of the engagement, especially if it includes a party so you can see how innovative they are.

If there are any restrictions on where photographs can be taken in a particular location the studio will need to know, so it might be wise to ask at the venue, particularly if it is a church to ensure pictures can be taken in the locations the couple wants.

The same applies to the subjects of the photographs. It may be that the couple wants to restrict pictures to those closest family friends and members, or they may want a wider range of pictures.

If all these details are written down along with an itemised quote of the costs involved the chances are high that a couple will achieve the look and feel they want and have a record of a special day that really captures the event in a way that brings back great memories whenever they are viewed.

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Wedding photographs need to be special

There is so much to arrange and organise in advance of a wedding that finding a photographer who is experienced and knows what to do without too much instruction can be a bonus.

Everyone wants their wedding pictures to be stylish and memorable, to capture the feeling of the occasion and to be something to treasure for many years.

There are many stunning locations for Wedding photography Sydney so the results are likely to be as innovative as the photographer. Plainly, therefore, the first indicator that a particular company is the right choice is the portfolio they display in their offices and crucially these days on their website.

It is helpful to have a meeting to discuss the budget and give the company some idea of the style of the wedding, the clothes, the colour theme if there is one and the setting.

These days, most good studios offer a choice of picture record. It is up to the couple whether they want a video, images on a disc of the traditional album.  Some may prefer slowly turning the pages of an album to watching the whole thing on a screen.

Discussing all this will allow the studio to assess the costs of services they are able to offer more accurately. If a video is being considered packages can vary from the cost of a simple package to a complete edited wedding video, with all of the extras, so it is important to go through this properly with the studio.

Often the best photos are the candid shots, the little vignettes that can’t be anticipated and depend on the photographer being in the right place at the right time, but in a way that does not attract attention or make people feel self-conscious.

The couple also needs to feel sure that the person to whom they are entrusting the capture of a most important moment in their life is someone they feel comfortable with and trust. A professional wedding photographer will know how to blend into the background, so that the guests forget they are even there.

It is important to consider when briefing the photographer how creative the couple wants them to be.  Does the couple want the traditional family groupings or something a bit more unusual? Or would they prefer cutting edge and contemporary?

Once the details have been settled it is a good idea to ask for an itemised quote of everything to keep as a record.

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