Candid photography–Digital photography–A great combination!
I have to laugh when I remember my first digital camera. I think the resolution was around one (1) megapixel. That was about 12 years ago. My arsenal today includes two cameras with 12 megapixels each. Digital photography has been a real boon for brides and their families because it has greatly reduced the costs of photographers.
capturing the moment Candid photography or photojournalism simply means that most of the shots taken by the professional photographer are stills, not the formal poses that usually fill bridal albums. It’s really a matter of choice. Most of the weddings I’ve done have been pretty candid, but I’m always sure I’ll get some formal shots, which will appeal more to the older folks (you know, the ones who pay for them).
Tips when selecting a photographer
If you haven’t booked your photographer yet, here are some tips for making your choice:
1. Ask about their camera equipment. If you’re not using digital, ask why. There are still some holdouts who believe you can always buy a roll of film. But don’t count on it.
2. There will always be controversy about which brand of camera is the best. For me Nikon and Canon are top of the line. The rest are just trying to catch up.
3. I’ve shot over 250 weddings in the past using film cameras and ended up with boxes and boxes of negatives and proofs, enough to fill the back of my truck. Today, my assistant and I took 700-800 images between us, which we all fit on DVDs. That solves a mass storage problem.
4. Look for a photographer who provides all digital images on CD or DVD and offers you a copyright release. Also… many offer to put all the images on a website so guests can download whatever they want. While some photographers offer packages vs. a la carte, packages are usually a better deal.
