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Meet with Three Wedding Photographers: If you conduct an online search, there are many wedding photographers to choose from in the Indianapolis area. Narrow your choices to three and meet with them. It may seem that you have all the information from their websites, but a meeting with the photographer is crucial to help you gauge whether you will feel comfortable and trust this person on your wedding day. Also, there's nothing like actually seeing and touching the products, such as albums and canvas prints. Have a List of Questions for the Photographer: Write down some questions before the meeting, like "how far does the photographer travel within the Indianapolis area, how many years has the photographer been photographing weddings, or is the photographer familiar with my venue?" This will make your job easier. Also, don't forget to ask for a business card so you can call if you think of more later. Hire a Wedding Event Planner: Consider hiring a professional event planner - they are a good investment. Before the wedding, they will coordinate with your Indianapolis vendors, such as wedding photographers, videographers, venue, florists, etc., to ensure things go smoothly. On the wedding day, they will attend to details that no one else will, such as lining up the groomsmen and bridesmaids before the wedding, calling the reception hall to make sure the wedding cake has arrived, and making sure the limo driver knows how to get to the reception. Many Indy venues provide a coordinator as part of their services, and this works nicely if the wedding and reception are at the same locaiton. Make a List of "Special" Pictures: If you have favorite poses or need certain relatives in separate pictures due to blended families, it's a good idea to make a list for the photographer. This list is only for special pictures and should remain short, less than 10 items. If the list is over ten poses, prioritize them into "must haves" and "less important shots". Schedule Enough Time for Wedding Photography: It's easy to underestimate the amount of time needed for wedding photography. In addition to "picture-taking", time needs to be alloted for posing, gathering up people for photographs, and herding back family members who might wander off during formals. Your Indianapolis photographers will be able to adjust to whatever time is provided for wedding photography, but keep in mind that having more time allows the wedding photographers to think through situations and experiment with creative approaches, resulting in the best quality wedding pictures. Make a Photography Friendly Wedding Day Itinerary: A typical wedding day lasts 8 to 10 hours and can be split into five photography categories - getting ready, pre-wedding, wedding ceremony, post-wedding formals, and reception (with travel). Of course, this will vary according to your needs, but for a sample photography friendly itinerary for a 4:30 Indianapolis wedding click on the link - Wedding Photography Itinerary. Schedule Your Wedding Photography with the "Best Light" in Mind: Aside from the composition of wedding participants, lighting ranks near the top in obtaining high quality wedding pictures. For more details click on the link - Best Light for Wedding Photography. Bridal Beauty Tips: Brides, it's good to start planning ahead for your grooming several weeks in advance. Leaving it to the last minute can result in problems which can easily be avoided. For basic bridal beauty tips click on the link - Bridal Beauty Tips. Groom Grooming: Guys, your bride-to-be will want to see her man as handsome-looking as he can be. Click on the following link - Groom Grooming Tips. Have the Bouquets and Boutonnieres Delivered Early: Bouquets and boutonnieres are an essential part of wedding photography and should be delivered early. Boutonnieres are incorporated into the getting ready pictures of the groomsmen, and bouquets add splashes of color to bridal portraits. Also, boutonnieres can present a special challenge for groomsmen unfamiliar with how to attach them to their tuxedos, and early delivery helps them avoid last-minute delays. I hope these Wedding Photography Tips helped with your wedding plans. Click here to return to Stuart Meyer Photography Home Page. CONTACT INFORMATION |