Two Photographers – Two Perspectives
Lowell, MA – “Are two photographers better than one?” ” Do I need two photographers to get the photos I want from my wedding?”
These are questions that are infinitely subjective and can only be answered by the bride and groom once they have all done a little research and have spoken to photographers personally. There are a lot of two photographer teams in the wedding photography industry and there are a lot of solo-photographers as well. Some bring along assistants and 2nd shooters, some work together every weekend. We all have different ways of working so it can’t really be said that either way is better, it’s really up to the bride and groom to invite the photographer(s) they trust to get the job done.
The images above are an example of how two photographers can bring two different perspectives on a similar moment.
As wedding photographers, Ashley and I always work as a team. We’ve developed a certain routine that allows use to use our strengths to get the best possible images for our clients. For example, during the processional I choose to be up front with the groom capturing his reaction to the bride’s entrance. I then turn down the aisle to focus on the bride’s emotion as she approaches. Ashley, who has been documenting the bride as she gets ready, stays at the church entrance to capture the image of the veil and the architecture of the church. In this particular case, the veil was incredibly important to the bride and it was our job to make sure we got that image.
From our perspective, we feel that there are no moments lost when we work together, which is an absolute benefit to our clients.
We’d love to know your thoughts on this, so please, comments are welcome.
-Rich
“…the story is in the details..”
After a good evening of blog reading last night, I kept thinking about this particular post from Grace Ormonde’s blog. “Don’t overlook the details” inspired me to look back at some of my favorite detail images from this past year. I agree that details can certainly tell specific parts of the wedding story and these images can also reflect the personality, character and style of an individual wedding. Brides and grooms spend hours choosing the jewelery, the dress, the invititations, etc. and as wedding photographers we feel that these parts of the day should get their due attention in the wedding coverage.
This image below is a very standard and simple ring shot taken on a window sill at The Langham Hotel in Boston, MA. This is one of my favorite ring shots of the year, not because it is overly dramatic or stylized, but because it is simple, clean and elegant; and undoubtedly a reflection of the style and taste of the bride and groom. There are probably a few different ring shots from this year that would gain more attention but this is my favorite. That’s the beauty of photography; the subjective, instinctual and visceral feeling that comes over us when we fall in love with pictures.
-RP
Just had to post this image of Justin and Kendra’s wedding party at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, CA.
This is one of our favorites of the 2009 wedding photography season. Thank you K + J!!!
To see more from this wedding check out their full blog post.
“Too many to choose from, how can I make the right decision?”
Lowell, MA - As we’ve been planning our own wedding, we have been thinking a lot about how couples choose their wedding vendors. There are a ton of options out there for every category of wedding professional, so it is easy for people to become overwhelmed. With this blog post, and some others that we’ve planned for the coming weeks, we will hopefully assist some folks out there who are having a hard time deciding on the right people to bring to their wedding day.
- Recommendations: Probably the first place to start your search would be contacting friends and relatives who’ve recently got married and ask them who they used and how they feel about recommendations. Check out a friend’s wedding album and see if the photographer’s style fits your expectations. Plus, you can get a lot more out of this than just a photography referral because if the photographer was a true wedding shooter you’ll be able to see the flowers, decorations, cakes, and venues in the album as well.
- Reviews: Use wedding planning sites like Wedding Wire, Wedding Mapper, or Project Wedding to find reviews on vendors that are of interest to you. The downside to this is that there are so many wedding professionals on these sites that it can contribute to the problem. However, if you have a specific list of vendors you are already interested in, you should ask them if they participate actively on these planning sites and check out their reviews.
- Budget: The wedding budget can be an important tool when choosing wedding pros. Lets face it, we all want the best of the best, but if they are nowhere near your budget it would be wise to scratch them off the list right away. If not, lingering hope that you win Powerball will soon turn to disappointment when you just can’t budget for it. However, if there’s only a few dollars difference between the price and your budget, you should ask about payment options. We’ve just begun using payment installations to help our clients plan effectively, without losing sight of the money. Wedding pros are people too, so if you have a specific request don’t hesitate to ask. Some people will be more responsive than others, but don’t take it personally if they decline.
- Experience: To know that your DJ has been a wedding pro for a decade or more will put your mind at ease that the “Chicken Dance” will not be played when you specifically put it on the “Do Not Play” list. Professionalism is a key attribute in experienced wedding vendors. Although, for the better wedding professionals out there, experience may influence their starting price and their availability.
- Contract: Before you decide who you are going to work with, check out their contract. This can give you a distinct impression of how your business transaction will be handled.
- Personality: This is hands down your most important quality when dealing with your Photographer, DJ/Emcee, and your Wedding Coordinator. These are the folks that you will spend the most time with and really get to know (and hopefully like). As an example, your photographer will be following you all day so you should be sure their professionalism and personality match your expectations. If your personality clashes with your photographer you are going to look annoyed in all of your images, which is not a good look for you. A wedding photographer should be friendly, confident, able to give direction when needed and unobtrusive when direction is not needed. Your wedding vendors are there to work with you to make sure your day goes the way you want, so make sure those people have a personality that makes them easy to be around. We all vibe with like minded people, so go out there and find them.
We’d love to hear from brides/grooms and wedding pros who can add to this list of helpful tips on finding the perfect match for your wedding needs. Thanks!
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Hi, we're Ash and Rich; we are Pizzuti Studios. Welcome to our blog, where you'll find a variety of images, some personal thoughts, and reflections from our lives as wedding and portrait photographers.
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