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Credit Crunch Wedding Photography: 5 Top Tips
Weddings are, usually, beautiful occasions for the couple getting married as well as their guests. But the cost of a wedding can frequently cause a lot of misery both before and after the big day. Last year, the average US couple spent $20k on their wedding, with the average in the UK being far higher at a whopping £20k, or $38k. That's crazy money when you consider it's just one day. But more and more couples are feeling the pinch of the recession now, and are looking for a way of getting married on a budget, without spoiling any of the magic of the occasion. Among the drastic measures being taken are asking guests to help with food or music, trimming down invitations to close friends and family only, and the idea of a 'pre-worn wedding dress' has appeared in recent years, which was unheard of just 10 years ago. Hiring a wedding photographer is one area where a lot of brides and grooms are not, however, willing to cut corners, and rightly so. Because your wedding photos are the one thing that linger after all the dust has settled and the money has been spent on the rest of the celebrations - so naturally you would want it the pictures to be perfect. I've put together my 5 top tips for how to find a fantastic wedding photographer without breaking the bank.
1. Making the best of Google
There aren't many photographers around today that don't have a website, and one of the best ways of finding and comparing wedding photographers in your area and price range is through search engines like Google. However with competition being so fierce it's not hard for prospective brides and grooms to miss out on some really special and talented photographers by not looking far enough when searching. Do not make the mistake of not going beyond the first page of results or the top few sponsored links in Google. Make sure you spend time going deep into the search results and coming up with a shortlist of photographers in your budget so you can really compare a range of styles and options. Additionally use specialist search terms like "black and white", "reportage", etc, as well as looking for wedding photographers from other towns within a couple of hundred miles from you, as most are happy to travel. My wife and I live in Sussex, and when looking for our photographer we not only searched "Brighton Wedding Photographer" but also surrounding areas such as London, Hampshire and Kent.
2. Beware of Hidden Charges
Nowadays the vast majority of photographers use digital cameras rather than older film cameras requiring development in a darkroom. All of which has meant that wedding photography pricing are now far less complex. So I'm amazed that so many photographers still charge their customers an extra fee for each print on top of the booking! My money saving tip would be to stick to the photographer who will give you a CD with ALL the pictures in high resolution. Armed with this CD you can then trot down to your high street photo printers and get the prints you want in the size you want at minimal cost.
3. Optional Extras and Photo Books - DIY!
With digital photography the era of the traditional wedding photo album has passed. Today you have stylish wedding photography books are a big hit with most couples - but the problem is if you go through your photographer these will often cost you an arm and a leg. However if you can spare the time and energy, it's possible to design and create very stylish photobooks yourself, and get them printed at a relatively tiny cost. Ditto when it comes to canvas prints or blow up posters really - as long as you have high quality original image files from your photographer, you can pretty much do it all yourself!
4. Be Wary of Wedding Photography Scams
Everyon'e heard a story about a couple who got scammed by a so-called "photographer" who ran off with their money. Such criminals, who it must be said are few and far between, lure couples in with a too good to be true package, often stolen photos, and once they receive the deposit you never hear from them again. It breaks my heart to hear about this sort of thing. But it can be easily avoided with vigilance. Make sure you pay any deposits via secure bank transfer as this can be traced in the event of a problem, and that you receive an invoice and receipt for your payment. And be sure to get a proper contract from the photographer which makes clear what you are getting and what you are paying for - this provides protection to the couple. Finally, and probably most importantly, the phrase "constant vigilance" applies here - go and visit the photographer before money changes hands, make sure you see examples of their work and ask questions about how everything will work - a good photographer will put your fears to rest.
5. Dont Go Over the Top!
My last tip is perhaps the opposite of a moneysaving one, but just as important as the others. In your quest to cut your wedding budget don't go too far! As I said above, the photos are probably the most important part of the wedding day when you look back at it in years to come. There are a lot of amateurs out there with little experience, talent and lacking in the proper equipment. If you look at their prices they seem like a bargain. But often the real bargains are to be found by going up a level in pricing. Remember that if you don't look at your photographer's work and go "wow" what is the point in spending all that money on a professional?
Why are my scanned photos black and white?
I can print any photo, and it comes out color. When I try to scan it into my computer it is black and white. I have checked the settings. It is not set that way. I use a Windows Vista, and I have installed every possible driver that i could find. Still no luck.
Exactly, if it prints color then your scanner aint picking up color. Even if you're sure all settings are right there might be something you overlooked. How about taking it to a friend's house and try with latest drivers?
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