The photo shoot and the video
Meanwhile, the world changes…
Last Sunday’s issue dealt, in a very concise manner, with part of the “floral decorations” topic.
The fact that I spoke "in a very synthetic way" of such a vast and important topic is, in reality, dictated by the fact that I went over it several times. It will be my responsibility, though, once we’re done with "flowers and the like”, to summarize and put everything together, so that you readers can have a complete and exhaustive picture.
Going forward, however, with the often-cited checklist of last 11 October, the following items deal with the photo shoot topic.
14.Interview a few photographers to hire one
15.Videomaker (drone?)
The subtitle of today's issue, "Meanwhile, the world changes...", arises from this reflection: even though photography, and technology in general, change and evolve all the time, even in the most contemporary of weddings, there will always be someone who will take care of shooting pictures. In digital format, or printed on paper, the substance of this function does not change, i.e., to create something that can be the memory of that day.
There are many currents of thought on the subject: my opinion, and therefore my suggestion, would be to interview more than one photographer and go to his/her studio to see the works already made. The photographer's hand is something very personal and therefore, theoretically, no two styles are alike. Only after seeing how a particular photographer works will you be able to get an idea of what your photo shoot will be like.
I am not particularly enthusiastic about photographic shots in static poses and with many filters: I prefer that the photographer captures a few moments so that the newlyweds and the guests are natural, that they don’t get motionless during the ceremony staring breathlessly at the lens with the exact same expression in all the shots. This statement might seem rather trivial but in reality, the result, in the vast majority of occasions, is precisely the one I just described. And this is why the couple should do some testing after identifying and choosing the photographer. For the bride it would also be appropriate to take some shots after some tests with the makeup artist, to see whether the chosen makeup works.
Once the photography tests are over, it is becoming an increasingly consolidated habit to take shots the days before the wedding and insert them in the final album: in essence, the photographer follows the couple in some of their favorite places and portrays them in their usual clothes, include some of these photos in the initial pages of the album and then get to the ceremony later on. I am not particularly fond of this new habit but I see that many are making it their own.
In addition to the photo shoots, many couples also have a video of their unforgettable day made. The professional who makes the video, in general, is not the same one who takes the photos: sometimes the same photography studio contemplates both professional figures, other times you have to look for them separately, but the important thing is that with the video-maker you have to follow the same reasoning. Viewing beforehand some of his/her works will show the bride and groom his/her style and, once the most suitable one has been identified, it will be good to do some tests in this case as well.
The video-maker is often also equipped with a drone and will use it when the place of the reception is suitable. This is important and worth stressing: a place as beautiful and spectacular as that I already shown a few times would be ideal for shooting from above with the drone. The drone could then start with an overview and then get to the most precious details.
Finally, keep in mind what you didn't like about the photoshoots and videos of your friends’ or relatives’ weddings, as it's easier to tell photographers what you don't want than the other way around!
As an aside, some shots with filters and poses absolutely to avoid and others to draw inspiration from.
Absolutely not.
Nice job.
Until next Sunday