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Wedding Photography Preparation

Wedding photography preparation is the key for perfect photography.

Excellent wedding photography is not about thousands of pictures taken, but about knowing the place and situation of the wedding to be prepared to take best shots. It is also about knowing the engaged couple. To know their family to avoid some beloved family member missing on photography.

We can divide preparation into 3 terms

1-2 months before
1-2 weeks before
1 day before the wedding and early morning

Wedding photography preparation

1-2 months before the wedding

I am usually taking test shots of the couple , so this is the best time to do this. They then will know later what to expect of you as wedding photographer. In most cases I am taking this shots in the same place where the wedding will be. Discusing the wedding plan with the couple, asking them about their thoughts and ideas and showing them some samples of my work.

Wedding photography preparation

1-2 weeks before the wedding

Going back to venue and garden to check how the light is at the time of the intended wedding.
Checking the traffic conditions for the day.
Confirming any potential plan changes with the Bride and Groom
Taking some pictures of the place and details which I can use later for DVD presentation or Photo Album

Wedding photography preparation

1 day before the wedding

Night before the weding

Check if all your equipments are clean, ready and in full work order
Check and charge all your batteries
Check and delete all memory cards
Prepare some snacks and bottle of water. (very occasionally you are included on wedding meal list)
Check and prepare your clothes
Check you car and petrol
In your mind go through the whole following day and think about key moments