Selecting your Wedding Photographer Brisbane
Picking a wedding photographer is
not an easy decision to make, nor should it be. There are a lot of factors you
need to take into account. To help with this process, we have noted some below
– to help you ensure you are 100% confident your photography is in the right
hands.
• Meet and build a rapport with your photographer prior to your special day, to make sure they understand your specific needs. A good photographer should make you feel relaxed and at ease, which should also reflect in your photos on the day. A relaxed couple on the day definitely make for a more photogenic couple. A good photographer will also be able to establish the unique bond between you and your partner, and be able to ascertain how to best capture those intimate or fun moments on your special day.
• Pick your photographer’s brain on helping source and coordinate the right location for your shoot. A good wedding photographer Brisbane will have an index of knowledge of the best visual locations in the area, and a wealth of experience on how to utilise those locations to make your shots truly stand out. A good photographer will also visit your chosen location prior to the wedding day, This enables them to familiarise themselves with all its strong points, so that they can make the most of its best features and angles during the shoot, and ensure that there is no unnecessary down time on the day.
• Look through your photographer’s photo galleries and make sure you like what you see. We can do our best to emulate signature shots we have already captured with our other couples, and we are also open to any suggestions, if you wish to bring in any visual examples of preferred photographic styles, poses, backgrounds, etc.
• A good wedding photographer Brisbane will not only capture the traditional, formal shots, but also the candid moments on the day. Props such as champagne will make for these fun and silly moments, and capture the laughter and playful spirit of the day. Often these candid moments make for the shots chosen by our couples as their favourites.
• We have plenty of ideas when it comes to themes, novelties or props that will make the shoot personal to you. These can include your interests such as family pets, sports equipment, recreating the moment of the proposal, or the moment you first met. We also have beautiful matching white umbrellas on hand for rainy weather, which make for stylish props in any shoot.
• Establish a price point and make sure your chosen photographer fits your budget.
• Establish how many photographers are included in the cost (some photography packages only include one operator). It is useful to have 2 photographers to capture your best moments from various angles. It is also more time efficient, because one photographer can shoot the bride at her preparation location, while the other photographer can simultaneously capture the groom and his groomsmen at theirs.
• Ask about various packages - what inclusions are there, and how many hours will your photographer be in attendance for?
• If your wedding is going to be held far afield, ensure your chosen photographer is willing to travel to your location, and if so, will there be a cost involved?
• Establish what other options your wedding photographer offers – do they do videography as well? Do they offer albums, canvases and prints? Do you get to keep all the images from the day? Do they offer photo retouching?
Why choose Urban Avenue Wedding Photography and Video
We are passionate about wedding photography and video. That is the most integral thing you need to know. Our head wedding photographers work with you to ensure your wedding day is comprehensive on two levels. First and foremost, we ensure that your location shoots are all-encompassing. Secondly, we make sure that you, as a couple are captured in the best light. The true benefit of having our second photographer is that we capture the candid shots – the smiles and laughter that go on when you are not expecting the camera to be shooting. Our wedding videography team are a capture and edit team so we give you all the best bits from the day, not just a rolling camera for the day. Urban Avenue is an established wedding photography and videography business based in Brisbane, servicing Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. We really enjoy what we do – creating wonderfl memories for our happy couples. It is an important role which we do not take lightly. Our photographers and videographers are backed by qualified graphic designers who can take your images and create stunning wedding albums, canvases, photographic prints and more.