Monday, February 21, 2011

Wedding Photography Tips For Couples

I have been photographing Melbourne couples for over five years and often get asked by my couples how they should prepare for their wedding photos. So I have decided to put together a few tips to help make couples feel confident about their wedding photography.
Pre Wedding Photo Shoot - Many couples find that having a pre wedding photo shoot helps them calm nerves and lets them get to know and feel comfortable with their photographer. It can also be a good chance to co ordinate your makeup and hair trial and see how it looks in photos.

Beauty- My advice to brides is less is more! Avoid caking on makeup, it looks too much in photos and normally doesn't last all day. A natural look will make your images fresh and timeless, and you won't need to be reapplying makeup all day. If you are worried about any blemishes that might show up speak to your professional photographer, they will usually be able to retouch images in post production.

Allow enough time for portraits- I can't stress enough to my couples to allow enough time for portraits between the ceremony and reception. Make sure to allow at least 30 minutes for every location you wish to have photos at. It may seem more than enough time, but when you have bridal party to move to each location you will find it does take a little extra time.

How to pose- Don't over think it! Photos turn out best if you don't over think and feel self conscious throughout the day. I always like to make my couples laugh and feel confident in front of the camera. Your professional photographer should make you feel relaxed and give you direction so that you look your best in your images.

Enjoy- This is going to be one of the happiest days of your life so don't let the little things ruin it! If you are acting and feeling glamorous and gorgeous and do not let little things get to you, your wedding photos are going to be brilliant! It's all about you and your husband, so enjoy your special day!


Australian photographer Christine O'Shea has been capturing Melbourne couples for over five years providing her couples with an unobtrusive documentary style photography. Her wedding images have been praised for their natural elegance and have featured in publications Peninsula Bride and Cosmopolitan Bride Magazines.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Find and Hire Professional Photographers

You just cannot bring your past moments back! But then there is a sure way to collect them and store them! Yes, we are talking about the photographs. Nevertheless, finding professional photographers is very much important to have wonderful memorable snaps. On the other hand, if you find unprofessional photographer, not only event gets ruined but you won't be able to have the feeling of intimacy seeing photographs taken in a wrong way.

However, you can get professional photographers on the internet and solve your query of getting a versatile photographer who can easily finish off any photography assignment.

There are many photographers you may come across who claim to have great grip on photography i.e. mastering all arts of photography but actually very few of them deliver the service up to satisfactory level.

You can find experienced photographers who are good at their works and know which right angle is perfect for every snap. Finding professional and experienced photographer online is quite an easy task as you just need to go on the website and click on category describing what kind of photographer you are looking for. Whether wedding photographer or photographer for your other personal event, you can get them all on the websites.

Internet facility enables you to seek professionals from photographers' directories where you can search, find and hire the services provided by photographer. Nevertheless, you can also focus on regional or local website to find photographer around you. For instance, you can focus predominantly in Australia by searching on websites with Australian domain such as .com.au. This may allow you to search through several different forms, quick link to categories and also free form entry and geographical location.

The ultimate aim to provide photographers' directory on the internet is to make it easy finding the right person. You can also compare photographers by looking at their profiles. In addition, you can also get those websites a feedback about how and what you felt with pone particular photographer after hiring. A unique feedback rating system helps you to choose a reputed photographer for your memorable event capturing. Most of the websites that provide online photographer selection is spread across the region. For instance, photographers registered at Australian domain .com.au would cover all major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Hobart, Brisbane, cairns and Adelaide etc.

The websites providing the list of lensmen for all photography needs. The following categories include professional people to shoot or snap nude, fashion, event, wedding, erotica, corporate/industrial, wildlife/animal/nature, product/studio, still-life, relationships, portal, model composites, birthday parties etc. You can simply select any of them for your special and most memorable event. If you are looking for a modeling photography, you can select well known lensmen specializing in that and if you are looking for erotic or naughty photographs, nude photography expert is available right to turn you irresistible sexy model.

All in all, choosing a right photographer for your perfect shoot is very important and you can get this tough task done within a few clicks!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

5 Wedding Photography Guidelines For A Strain Free Wedding Day


A wedding event is both fun and stressful. What’s more, every beautiful moment that a couple shares with everyone should be reminded of their special day, especially through the lens of a professional wedding photographer. Below are 5 simple tips to ensure a fuss free wedding photography day-
1. This should be the normal or standard procedure – discuss with your wedding photographer the events of the day, your requirements like family photographs, the mportant moments you want to be captured, group photos, the types of photos you would like, etc, as well as wedding locations for a photo shoot. More importantly, get to know each other. It is important that both parties understand each other’s personality. This is especially important for a photographer as they need to know their customer’s likes and dislikes before committing any snaps for the wedding. The last thing a couple need are photographs they do not like.

2. Settle on your Budget – before you hire any wedding photographer, know your budget and make sure you have a clear understanding of the expenses. If there are any issues – resolve it on the spot.

3. Assign someone on the day to co-ordinate with your wedding photographer. This is to ensure that no relative or important guests are missed out. By delegating, you will have a peace of mind and able to enjoy a fuss free day. On your part, make sure your delegated person gets to know the photographer, understands your requirements and have a clear idea of the events of the day.

4. Let your professional photographer take control. If they have the experience, they should be able to direct your guests for the necessary shoot. Not only will they try to fulfill your needs, their effort should include capturing other candid moments, and memorable ones as well.

5. In the event that bad weather may occur, have a back up plan. Again, that means discussing with your photographer on the nest best location and a schedule photo shoots.

The above are just some of the tips you can prepare today to help you enjoy your upcoming wedding. This is vital if you want your big day to be captured through the lens of a reliable wedding photographer. Hence prepare in advance and get to know you wedding snapper.

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