Don't Buy Into Myths About Wedding Photography!
As the big day approaches, don't let myths about wedding photography ruin your excitement.
There are a lot of myths about wedding photography -- and anything else to do with weddings, for that matter -- so it's important to separate the truth from the fiction. With a bit of know-how, you can make sure your wedding photographs turn out as spectacular mementos of your marriage! Just don't buy into myths designed to make you spend money and time worrying about what should be a beautiful day.
Myth 1: Don't use digital cameras for wedding photos: the pictures will fade too quickly.
When you snap a digital picture, the image is digitialized and stored on a memory card. When you snap a traditional picture, the image is stored on film. In both cases, you have to transfer the image from its storage place and print it onto photo paper. Digital pictures last exactly as long as film pictures because they're printed the exact same way!
There are quite a few myths about wedding photography using digital cameras, actually. But as long as you're using a high-quality camera -- and if you have a professional wedding photographer, he should be -- you have nothing to worry about.
Myth 2: I don't need to hire a wedding photographer: I can take pictures myself.
There are two pitfalls here. The first is your assumption that you can take professional quality photographs; the second is your assumption that you'll have time to take pictures at your own wedding! Remember, professionals are professionals for a reason. They have the skills and knowledge necessary to pose your wedding photos perfectly. Do you really want to take chances with your memories of such an important day?
The second is one of the more common myths about wedding photography, but you're forgetting how busy you'll be come the big day! The last thing you're going to want to worry about is pausing to snap pictures. Why not have a professional take care of it? It's one less strain for you to focus on.
Myth 3: All wedding photographers are the same.
All wedding photographers are not the same, and just because your second cousin's great aunt Judy loved her photographer doesn't mean you will, too. Before you commit to anyone, insist on seeing samples of wedding photos they've done in the past. Ask how they plan to do your pictures, and if you're not happy, don't feel obligated to sign anything. This is your wedding, and you have to live with the results.
There are a lot of things to manage when you're getting married, but worries about photography doesn't have to be one of them. Don't let myths about wedding photography keep you from capturing your perfect day!
