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You probably won’t actually know what the best shot was until you receive your wedding photos from your photographer and take a look at all of them… Most of the time the best ones are where you’re completely unaware that you were being photographed at all. These kind of photos see you at your most relaxed, and sometimes those unplanned moments, and moments ‘in-between’ staged poses make the best photographs. Have fun throughout your big day and make sure your photo theme is light and full of happiness – it’s always good to practise smiling with your partner beforehand but don’t overdo it too much!</div>
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If you are not having a pre-wedding shoot prior to your wedding, Jess recommends you arrange a meeting with your photographer face to face or via Skype. It’s so important to get to know one another a little before the big day itself, that way the introductions between you have already been made, and you can also ask any last-minute questions you may have for them, too. Why not follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, so you can stay up to date with what they are doing – looking at their social media will give you more of a feel for the person behind the business itself!</div>
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This is the perfect opportunity to really get to know the person behind the lens and for them to get to know you as a couple, as well. See it as a practice shoot before your big day arrives, plus it’s a great way to get rid of those camera-shy nerves, and start to get comfortable with the way your photographer works. It’s also a fab opportunity to get some beautiful, more casual photographs of you both, and they won’t go to waste! You could include them into your save the date cards, or incorporate them into your wedding day via a slideshow or table centrepieces.</div>
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Put aside some time between the end of your ceremony and your wedding breakfast to create some couple portraits of just the two of you – this is the perfect opportunity to have some ‘alone time’ and enjoy each other just after the exchange of your wedding vows. Emotions are high at this point and smiles are constantly being worn, your photographer will be able to capture these beautiful moments between the both of you when you’re so effortlessly happy and glowing with love. You may even want to sneak off for 20 minutes in the evening for further portraits if your wedding is in the Summer, to catch some dramatic sunset portraits. This stunning image was taken in the Peak District on the way to the reception venue from the church, Jess parked up ran up a bit of a hill and found a rock with the most beautiful landscape in the background – the wind added extra movement and she got a huge variety of shots for the couple.</div>
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Try not to worry about this too much as a good photographer should be able to make the most out of any background. BUT, if you perhaps don’t have much of a backdrop at your venue, and this is something you are worried about maybe you could take a look at the journey you take from the church ceremony to the reception venue before the big day? You might find a hidden gem somewhere along the way! Even arrange with your driver and photographer to stop off at a park or along a pretty country lane, or even somewhere urban or industrial along the way. Construct a plan if you are set on having some edgy photographs taken with a specific background in mind, you don’t want any added stress on one of the most important days of your life!</div>
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Make a list of who you want in your formal photographs, and give the list to someone who can organise getting everyone together for you – this is a job for ushers! Allow up to five minutes per group photo, this includes getting them organised and getting a variety of photographs with them. Jess recommends having seven formal group photos scheduled as a maximum – any more and it will start to feel a bit monotonous for everyone involved. If there are any additional photos that you may want with guests, or other family members your photographer can capture these while walking around photographing candid shots of everyone mingling (between the speeches and the first dance is usually a good time).</div>
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When your photographer arrives on the day to shoot the bride and groom preparations, it’s more than likely that they won’t know anyone. Make sure you introduce them to your family and friends, and other wedding suppliers so they know who is who. If not they won’t know whether the hair and make-up artists are good friends of yours or professionals you have never met before. It’ll save your photographer taking ‘too many’ photos that you will not want in your wedding album, and focus on the ones you do.</div>
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Your wedding day story starts in the morning with you getting ready. Photographers with the same aesthetic as Jess like to capture moments as they happen naturally. She advises that you try to de-clutter the rooms before they arrive and you and your maids position yourselves facing the window before your hair and make-up preparations take place. Natural window light is beautiful – and as there’s lots of thoughts and emotions happening around this time some beautiful images are captured.</div>
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When planning the layout of the room for the wedding breakfast think about your photographer and where they will ideally be, so they can capture clear photos of you during this time. Generally they will be right in front of you, crouching or sitting so they don’t obstruct the view of other guests. Jess will always have someone else with her at a wedding – one will be standing towards the back focusing on the reaction of your guests, the other right at the front to focus on the top table. If you’re unsure about planning the layout, speak with your photographer about where they will need to be so you will get the best out of your wedding speech photographs.</div>
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We cannot stress enough how important lighting is! In most religious ceremonies they won’t allow flash photography, so it’s best to see what the light is like prior to the big day and if it is a bit too dark is there is anything you can do to add a bit more light? The same applies for the reception, speeches and first dance – if it’s badly lit can you let in more natural light by opening all the shutters or curtains? Are you able to ‘brighten it up’ with twinkly lights, hanging lanterns, candles and tea-lights? If your budget stretches to hiring special event lighting, do it! These light enhancers can really make all the difference to the quality of your photographs, and add extra ambience and mood to your photography, too. For the first dance and party most photographers, like Jess will have equipment they can use to add brightness.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Every photographer has a different shooting style, which is why it’s important to decide what your personal style preference is first. Wyoming-based wedding photographer <a href="http://www.carriepattersonphotography.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Carrie Patterson</span></a> noted that you should be inspired by a photographer’s work from the start. ”If you can see yourself in a photographer’s images, then you’re on the right track,” she said. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Just because you’re scoping out an award-winning photographer’s portfolio doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the right fit for you. “You can’t change someone’s style, and style and taste should be an important factor to consider,” said New York-based photographer <a href="http://www.jeanpierrecreates.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Jean-Pierre Uys</span></a>. “You are in charge of your wedding style, so choose a photographer who naturally fits you,” he added. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Also, never assume that a photographer will be able to adjust their style to achieve the type of photos you’re looking for. “Photographers are artists, and while we adapt to different environments and assignments, our shooting style is somewhat intrinsic,” said Los Angeles-based fine art wedding photographer <a href="http://rebeccayalephotography.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Rebecca Yale</span></a>. If you have even the slightest hesitation, it’s best to keep searching until you find the right fit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Most photographers will put a collection of greatest hits, including both editorial and real wedding photos, up on their sites in order to showcase their most prized work. However, you should thumb through full galleries before making a final decision. “You can get an idea for your photographers styling, posing, and use of light from an editorial shoot, but you really need to see a full wedding in order to get a comprehensive understanding of what your own wedding will look like,” said Yale. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Don’t forget to pay special attention to portrait shots. “[They] reveal the most about a photographer’s style, as this is when they have full control,” relayed Uys. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Go Over a Shot List With Your Photographer</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Most photographers will provide you with a shot list prior to your wedding date. This not only gives them an idea of important family members and groups but also allows you to discuss any inspiration you may have. Uys noted that while inspiration photos can help, that it’s always best to pull them from your actual photographer’s portfolio. “It will be much easier to remember on the day while shooting and is great for the photographers’ confidence to see the work you like from their portfolio,” he said. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">As for the shot list, Patterson recommends keeping it short. “It’s most important for your photographer to be able to capture your unique day as it really happened,” she noted. “If you provide them with a ton of Pinterest photos to capture, then you’ll be spending more time re-creating somebody else’s work and not capturing what is really happening around you.” </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Take the time to think about photos you’ll cherish forever. “I always like to tell my couples to think about what photos you'll actually frame or put in your album and those should be the ones you take. Otherwise, you get into the wedding hokey-pokey and you get tired putting one family member in and pulling another family member out for hours on end,” added Yale. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Lighting can make or break photos. In addition to a shot list, have a conversation with your photographer in regards to venue details, timing, and any specific shots in which photos may be affected by lighting. “You may love a spot in your venue, but the light is terrible there, so I wouldn't naturally take a photo there,” relayed Yale. Your photographer will be able to give you insight on when to take certain shots to ensure they’re timeless. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Get Comfortable with Your Photographer </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Instead of waiting until your wedding day to work with your photographer, book them for an engagement or rehearsal dinner session if your budget allows. “You get comfortable with both your photographer and being photographed together, you learn what angles you like best of yourself, and you get the wonderful slice of life photos you'll look back on in 20 years and cherish,” stated Yale. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Patterson also noted that a rehearsal dinner shoot is a great way to get your closest family and friends acquainted. “This is where the photographer will learn names and relationships,” she said. “Otherwise, it’s okay to include a list of important people and names on the provided shot list — and be sure to introduce them to each set of parents.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Speak Up If Things Aren’t Going Your Way</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">If something isn’t going as planned, speak up. A wedding is a huge investment after all. “Talk to your wedding planner and have them communicate your concerns to your photographer,” noted Patterson. “If you don’t have a wedding planner, have your maid of honor politely address any concerns.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The biggest piece of advice, Yale suggested, is to try and stay calm. It’s your big day, and you don’t want to risk getting upset over something that can easily be resolved. “Don't have a freak out or meltdown because then you’ll let it ruin not only your photos, but also the memories of the day itself,” she said. “Instead, reflect on what you don't like about what's happening and what constructive ways it could be fixed.”</span></div>
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Planning your wedding should be a happy time, and it is... usually. However, almost every couple will run into a moment or two that may make the whole planning experience feel like pure torture. Maybe you’ve pictured a wedding filled with pink roses, but his mom is allergic. Perhaps you always dreamed of saying ‘I do’ atop the Eiffel Tower, but your fiancé is afraid of heights. The more people you involve in the planning process, the more complicated it can be. Don’t let something as arbitrary as a wedding date become one of those moments. If you’re dead set on having the same anniversary as your grandparents, go for it. But, if you’re just hoping to please as many people as possible, there are a few things to consider.</div>
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If You’re Christian…</h3>
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Many churches prefer not to have weddings during the Easter celebrations — however, feel free to go wild during the advent. Christmastime weddings are especially awesome, as your church will already be decorated for the holidays. Just keep in mind that a church wedding during Christmastime could require more religious undertones than weddings any other time of the year. We also suggest forgoing planning your wedding on Christmas Eve or Christmas. To a young couple, it might just seem like you’re doubling up on fun times, but for families with kids, your wedding might ultimately ruin some annual family traditions.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Dates to avoid:</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Lent:</span><br />
2016: Feb. 10 through March 24<br />
2017: March 1 through April 13<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Palm Sunday:</span><br />
2016: March 20<br />
2017: April 9<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Easter weekend:</span><br />
2016: March 25-28<br />
2017: April 14-16<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Christmas weekend:</span><br />
2016: Dec. 23 through Dec. 25<br />
2017: Dec. 22 through Dec. 25 </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">December Saturdays:</span><br />
2016: Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17<br />
2017: Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16 </div>
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Because the Jewish faith works with two calendars (the one we all use, and the religion-specific one), finding the best date can be tricky. In most instances, Orthodox Jewish couples will need to sit down with their rabbi to come up with a few days that work best, and then go from there. Even if you’re not practicing, however, you might need to consider your more devout family members. For instance, a Saturday wedding really might not be best, as many of your family will have a hard time coordinating travel around Shabbat. You'll also want to avoid a wedding during the High Holidays, while a wedding during the month of Adar or the time of Kislev could be beautiful and symbolic. And if you're getting married during the eight days of Hanukkah, remember to keep a menorah on display.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Purim:</span><br />
2016: March 24<br />
2017: March 12<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Pesach/Passover:</span><br />
2016: April 22-30<br />
2017: April 10-18<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Shavuot:</span><br />
2016: June 12-13<br />
2017: May 31 through June 1<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Tish’a B’Av</span><br />
2016: Aug. 14<br />
2017: Aug. 1<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Rosh Hashanah:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 3-4<br />
2017: Sept. 21-22<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Days of Remembrance (Tishrei 4-8): </span><br />
2016: October 6-10<br />
2017: Sept. 24 -28<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Yom Kippur:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 12<br />
2017: Sept. 30<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Sukkot:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 17-18<br />
2017: Oct. 5-6<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Shmini Atzeret:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 24<br />
2017: Oct. 12<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Simchat Torah:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 25<br />
2017: Oct. 13</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Adar:</span><br />
2016: Feb. 10 through March 10<br />
2017: Feb. 27 through March 27<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Tishrei 11- 13: </span><br />
2016: Oct. 13-15<br />
2017: Oct. 1-3<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Kislev:</span><br />
2016: Dec. 1-29<br />
2017: Nov. 19 through Dec. 17<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Rosh Chodesh:</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">2016:</span> Jan. 11, Feb. 9, March 10, April 9, May 8, June 7, July 6, Aug. 5, Sept. 3, Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 30<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">2017:</span> Jan. 28, Feb. 26, March 28, April 26, May 26, June 24, July 24, Aug. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 19, Dec. 18</div>
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If you’re Hindu…</h3>
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When planning your wedding, you have so much to consider. Hindu weddings are not only vibrant and steeped in tradition, but they also carry on for several days, making the event even more difficult to coordinate. Your best bet will be to follow religious tradition and speak with astrologists to find the best date that works in combination with your signs. You’ll also want to discuss the date with your parents and church leaders. There are a few issues and suggests we can make, though, like avoiding the most celebrated sacred days. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Dates to avoid:</span>Birthdays of anyone directly related to the marriage (bride, groom, parents, etc.)<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Holi:</span><br />
2016: March 23<br />
2017: March 13<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Diwali:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 30<br />
2017: Oct. 19<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Mahashivaratri:</span><br />
2016: March 7<br />
2017: Feb. 24 </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Akshaya Tritiya:</span><br />
2016: May 9<br />
2017: April 8 </div>
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If you’re Muslim…</h3>
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The trickiness of planning your wedding depends almost entirely on what branch of Islam your practice. Since Islam doesn’t have any clergy, you should seek guidance from your mosque’s qazi or madhun, who can work with you to help you understand what rules your specific culture follows. In general, there are a few days of mourning we know you should consider avoiding. And, while you must fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, it’s still a time of great celebration that could make for a fun, late-night party.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Day of Ashura:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 11<br />
2017: Oct. 1<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Mourning of Muharram: </span><br />
2016: Oct. 2<br />
2017: Sept. 21 </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Ramadan:</span><br />
2016: June 6 through July 5<br />
2017: May 27 through June 25 </div>
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If you're Buddhist...</h3>
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Buddhists have it the best when it comes to planning weddings, as they don’t hold tight to any superstitions or traditions, and all dates are fair game. Lucky you!</div>
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If you’re less religious…</h3>
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Even if you avoid religion, you’re not off the hook. There are still some dates all couples want to avoid. Do your sports fanatic future brother-in-law a favor and don’t plan a wedding on Super Bowl weekend when you might interfere with annual Super Bowl parties. If you want an all-out bash, New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday in 2016. Why not start off your new year with a new life? If you’re opting for cheeky or want to tempt fate and help your forgetful partner to remember your anniversary, try Friday the 13th. The “unlucky” day comes in May in 2016 and in both January and October in 2017. But, make sure to take note of cultural holidays. Columbus Day might just be another day to you, but it comes with a big stigma. And many African American families celebrate Martin Luther King Day weekend with a family reunion — that’s not a tradition to ignore. Three day weekends are good to consider for destination weddings, though. Just avoid the ones where people want to be with family. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Martin Luther King Day:</span><br />
2016: January 16-18<br />
2017: January 14-16<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Super Bowl:</span><br />
2016: Feb. 7<br />
2017: Feb. 5<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Mother’s Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: May 7-8<br />
2017: May 13-14<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Memorial Day weekend: </span>2016: May 28-30<br />
2017: May 27-29<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Father’s Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: June 18-19<br />
2017: June 17-18<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Fourth of July weekend:</span><br />
2016: July 2-4<br />
2017: July 1-3<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Columbus Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: Oct. 8-10<br />
2017: Oct. 7-9<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Thanksgiving weekend: </span><br />
2016: Nov. 24-27<br />
2017: Nov. 23-26</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Dates to consider:</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Presidents’ Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: Feb 13-15<br />
2017: Feb. 18-20<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Labor Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: Sept. 3-5<br />
2017: Sept. 2-4<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">New Year’s Eve:</span><br />
2016: Saturday, Dec. 31<br />
2017: Sunday, Dec. 31<br />
<span style="font-weight: 700;">Veterans Day weekend:</span><br />
2016: Nov. 11-13<br />
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Feeling overwhelmed? Take a deep breath and relax. Yes, you might have to make a few passes between your calendar and the Internet, searching for possible conflicts. In general, though, picking your date is only stressful if you’re super religious or planning to travel. In both instances, you probably already knew what you were getting into and are more prepared than you think. You’ve got this. Promise.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Of course they were some of the first people you called after the proposal, but pause before asking all your besties to be in your wedding party. Drama has a habit of popping up in the early stages of engagements, so wait for the initial, "Oh my god—you're engaged!" phase to die down before asking your girls to be bridesmaids. A few weeks after your engagement, you'll have a better idea of who's excited to dive into wedding planning with you and who might have a better time at your wedding as a guest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">2. To-Do That Can Wait: Buying Your Dress</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Browse through magazines and online <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box;">galleries</span></span> to your heart's content, but consider holding off before actually purchasing your wedding dress. After a few weeks of looking online and trying on dresses, your taste might change in a surprising way (same goes for your accessories). But don't sit on the decision for too long—you don't want to find yourself a month from the wedding date without a dress. We recommend buying your gown six to eight months before your wedding.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">3. To-Do That Can Wait: Your Seating Chart</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #444444;">You'll want to figure out a rough estimate of your <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box;">guest list</span></span> so you can plan things like your budget and book your reception venue, but don't worry about deciding specific seating assignments yet. That can wait until after you've received your RSVPs and finalized your reception setup (venue, table sizes and so on).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">4. To-Do That Can Wait: Picking Your First-Dance Song</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Your first dance song—and all of your wedding music—is one of those details that you can tweak right up until your wedding day (especially if you're hiring a DJ). So there's no need to stress. (Check out these <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box;">classic first-dance songs</span></span> for some initial ideas.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Your wedding party attire is one of the most impactful ways to carry out your overall wedding style. But, similarly to your wedding gown, it's likely that your theme or colors will evolve during your planning process. So save bridesmaid dress shopping for when you've decided on a final look and feel for your wedding (you don't want to have your ladies buy one color or style and then later change your mind!).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">6. To-Do That Can Wait: Planning Your Honeymoon</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #444444;">More and more couples aren't jetting off on their honeymoons right after their wedding day, so it's okay if you need more time to plan carefully—even if that means waiting a few weeks after your wedding to go. If you do want to leave for your honeymoon the day after your wedding, book your travel plans six to eight months in advance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Tiny details, like your linens, table settings and escort cards, don't need to be dealt with until well after the bigger decisions, like your reception venue, are made. If you've got the itch to plan right now, focus on the fun stuff, like tasting appointments with your caterer and cake baker or <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box;">choosing your wedding colors</span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">You might have already found the perfect chocolate wedding favors, but don't buy them just yet. Plan to make the purchase of anything edible as close to your wedding date (no more than a month in advance) as possible to get the freshest goodies for your guests.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">It’s a question that’s been asked a few times in our forums over the last few months so while I’m not a Pro <strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wedding Photographer</strong> I thought it was time to share a few tips on the topic of <b style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wedding Photography</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I’ll leave the technical tips of photographing a wedding to the pros – but as someone who has been asked to photograph numerous friends and family weddings – here are a few suggestions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">1. Create a ‘Shot List’</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">One of the most helpful tips I’ve been given about Wedding Photography is to get the couple to think ahead about the shots that they’d like you to capture on the day and compile a list so that you can check them off. This is particularly helpful in the family shots. There’s nothing worse than getting the photos back and realizing you didn’t photograph the happy couple with grandma!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">2. Wedding Photography Family Photo Coordinator</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I find the family photo part of the day can be quite stressful. People are going everywhere, you’re unaware of the different family dynamics at play and people are in a ‘festive spirit’ (and have often been drinking a few spirits) to the point where it can be quite chaotic. Get the couple to nominate a family member (or one for each side of the family) who can be the ‘director’ of the shoot. They can round everyone up, help get them in the shot and keep things moving so that the couple can get back to the party.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Visit the locations of the different places that you’ll be shooting before the big day. While I’m sure most Pros don’t do this – I find it really helpful to know where we’re going, have an idea of a few positions for shots and to know how the light might come into play. On one or two weddings I even visited locations with the couples and took a few test shots (these made nice ‘engagement photos’).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">4. In Wedding Photography Preparation is Key</span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLni_OLvSyz7Yz0j18zTTwD5qe_N6dSDfE7lrKWwIaUwrTYy2rDFy4FZxGY22ItGb_2qWY80eiaK7AkHJlQDBvXRIyeZpF-Gq3H2yzFAssXQFGRXxq2AcypeizFd0vG3Eyuex9zS7nSA/s1600/1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLni_OLvSyz7Yz0j18zTTwD5qe_N6dSDfE7lrKWwIaUwrTYy2rDFy4FZxGY22ItGb_2qWY80eiaK7AkHJlQDBvXRIyeZpF-Gq3H2yzFAssXQFGRXxq2AcypeizFd0vG3Eyuex9zS7nSA/s400/1b.jpg" width="265" /></a><span style="color: #444444;">So much can go wrong on the day – so you need to be well prepared. Have a backup plan (in case of bad weather), have batteries charged, memory cards blank, think about routes and time to get to places and get an itinerary of the full day so you know what’s happening next. If you can, attend the rehearsal of the ceremony where you’ll gather a lot of great information about possible positions to shoot from, the lighting, the order of the ceremony etc</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Show them your work/style. Find out what they are wanting to achieve, how many shots they want, what key things they want to be recorded, how the shots will be used (print etc). If you’re charging them for the event, make sure you have the agreement of price in place up front.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">6. Turn off the sound on your Camera</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Beeps during speeches, the kiss and vows don’t add to the event. Switch off sound before hand and keep it off.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Photograph rings, backs of dresses, shoes, flowers, table settings, menus etc – these help give the end album an extra dimension. Flick through a wedding magazine in a news stand for a little inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">8. Use Two Cameras</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Beg, borrow, hire or steal an extra camera for the day – set it up with a different lens. I try to shoot with one wide angle lens (great for candid shots and in tight spaces (particularly before the ceremony in the preparation stage of the day) and one longer lens (it can be handy to have something as large as 200mm if you can get your hands on one – I use a 70-200mm).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">9. Consider a Second Wedding Photographer</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Having a second backup photographer can be a great strategy. It means less moving around during ceremony and speeches, allows for one to capture the formal shots and the other to get candid shots. It also takes a little pressure off you being ‘the one’ to have to get every shot!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">10. Be Bold but Not Obtrusive</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Timidity won’t get you ‘the shot’ – sometimes you need to be bold to capture a moment. However timing is everything and thinking ahead to get in the right position for key moments are important so as not to disrupt the event. In a ceremony I try to move around at least 4-5 times but try to time this to coincide with songs, sermons or longer readings. During the formal shots be bold, know what you want and ask for it from the couple and their party. You’re driving the show at this point of the day and need to keep things moving.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">12. Shoot in RAW</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I know that many readers feel that they don’t have the time for shooting in RAW (due to extra processing) but a wedding is one time that it can be particularly useful as it gives so much more flexibility to manipulate shots after taking them. Weddings can present photographers with tricky lighting which result in the need to manipulate exposure and white balance after the fact – RAW will help with this considerably.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">13. Display Your Shots at the Reception</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">One of the great things about digital photography is the immediacy of it as a medium. One of the fun things I’ve seen more and more photographers doing recently is taking a computer to the reception, uploading shots taken earlier in the day and letting them rotate as a slideshow during the evening. This adds a fun element to the night.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">14. Consider Your Backgrounds</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #444444;">One of the challenges of weddings is that there are often people going everywhere – including the backgrounds of your shots. Particularly with the formal shots scope out the area where they’ll be taken ahead of time looking for good backgrounds. Ideally you’ll be wanting uncluttered areas and shaded spots out of direct sunlight where there’s unlikely to be a wandering great aunt wander into the back of the shot. Read more on getting backgrounds right.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The temptation with digital is to check images as you go and to delete those that don’t work immediately. The problem with this is that you might just be getting rid of some of the more interesting and useable images. Keep in mind that images can be cropped or manipulated later to give you some more arty/abstract looking shots that can add real interest to the end album.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Get a little creative with your shots. While the majority of the images in the end album will probably be fairly ‘normal’ or formal poses – make sure you mix things up a little by taking shots from <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">down low</span>, <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">up high</span>, at <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">wide angles</span>etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">One thing that I’ve done at every wedding that I’ve photographed is attempt to photograph everyone who is in attendance in the one shot. The way I’ve done this is to arrange for a place that I can get up high above everyone straight after the ceremony. This might mean getting tall ladder, using a balcony or even climbing on a roof. The beauty of getting up high is that you get everyone’s face in it and can fit a lot of people in the one shot. The key is to be able to get everyone to the place you want them to stand quickly and to be ready to get the shot without having everyone stand around for too long. I found the best way to get everyone to the spot is to get the bride and groom there and to have a couple of helpers to herd everyone in that direction. Read more on <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">how to take Group Photos</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">When shooting outside after a ceremony or during the posed shots you’ll probably want to keep your flash attached to give a little fill in flash. I tend to dial it back a little (a stop or two) so that shots are not blown out – but particularly in backlit or midday shooting conditions where there can be a lot of shadow, fill in flash is a must. Read more about using <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">Fill Flash</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Having the ability to shoot a lot of images fast is very handy on a wedding day so switch your camera to <span style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: color 0.1s linear;">continuous shooting mode</span> and use it. Sometimes it’s the shot you take a second after the formal or posed shot when everyone is relaxing that really captures the moment!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">One more piece of advice that someone gave me on my own wedding day. ‘Things will Go Wrong – But They Can be the Best Parts of the Day’. In every wedding that I’ve participated in something tends to go wrong with the day. The best man can’t find the ring, the rain pours down just as the ceremony ends, the groom forgets to do up his fly, the flower girl decides to sit down in the middle of the aisle or the bride can’t remember her vows….</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">These moments can feel a little panicky at the time – but it’s these moments that can actually make a day and give the bride and groom memories. Attempt to capture them and you could end up with some fun images that sum up the day really well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I still remember the first wedding I photographed where the bride and grooms car crashed into a Tram on the way to the park where we were going to take photos. The bride was in tears, the groom stressed out – but after we’d all calmed down people began to see some of the funny side of the moment and we even took a couple of shots before driving on to the park. They were among everyone’s favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Weddings are about celebrating – they should be fun. The more fun you have as the photographer the more relaxed those you are photographing will be. Perhaps the best way to loosen people up is to smile as the photographer (warning: I always come home from photographing weddings with sore jaws and cheeks because of of my smiling strategy).</span></div>
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