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By Sarah Bell


A very important part of planning a wedding is selecting a professional to take your photographs. The pictures will be a lasting visual record of the day and choosing the right photographer is essential. There are many things to take into account when trying to find south jersey wedding photography and some thought and care is required.

There are a few local places to begin you search for a photographer. The majority of businesses that work within the wedding industry will advertise each others services or have contact details of people in a similar line of work. Cake stores, bridal shops and tailors will usually have phone numbers and other contact details for photographers in the area.

A large number of high street stores are also available that can offer a complete wedding package which includes someone to take photographs. It can be a good idea to ask your work colleagues, friends and family to see if they have used anyone or have recommendations. Some photography clubs can also provide one of their students to take the pictures but the finished images may not be of a professional standard.

The web is another good place to find a well established company that can provide someone to take pictures. One of the main benefits of the internet is that you can spend some time browsing through examples of their work and this will give you an idea of their quality. Email addresses and contact numbers are also published so that you can contact them directly for advice and information.

When you have chosen someone to take your pictures, the first thing you will need to do is arrange to go to their offices or studio. Most photographers will show you a portfolio containing samples of their work and will discuss the day's events. They will give you a price for the complete process and it is advisable to get a few quotes from different companies.

When you have made your plans with the photographer, it is a good idea to spend a little time discussing how your images and prints will be presented. Special albums are a popular choice and the photographer should have some samples for you to look at. The majority of photography is now digital and your photographs can be presented on DVD discs or other portable media.

When your pictures are ready for you to view, the photographer will contact you, to arrange a viewing date. You will need to go through a large number of proof images and it is recommended that you take them home with you so that you can carefully select your pictures. When you have looked through the images and made your selections, the pictures will be mounted in the album or copied to your chosen media before being sent to you, or made available for collection.

Many individual photographers and companies will offer alternative methods of displaying some of your favorite images. Photos can be transferred to a range of items such as glass, ceramics, wood and clothing. Most companies will allow you to hang on to your proof copies, but if you want to make any further copies, their permission will be needed due to the copyright laws.




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