Is it against the rules to like other photographers? I hope not.
I’m a huge fan of Still-Motion, a wedding cinematography/photography studio in Canada. Their work is phenomenal and John Edgar, one of their photographers is a good friend of mine.
Anyhow, the point of the post is to share a fun idea, a “Save The Date Video”. Here is a link to one they did, I think it’s pretty cool.
PS– This isn’t the last I’ll write about Still-Motion. I’ve never seen wedding cinematography like theirs - so yeah, I’m a pretty big fan.
The dressmaker doesn’t really care what the bakery does with your cake. Your florist could give a hoot about your live band. The jeweler will probably never even meet the caterer.
But photographers and videographers are a different story. They both have to work closely, often at the same time. Both have been hired to give you their best. It’s so important that they coordinate their efforts to make sure that they’re giving you their greatest work.
We absolutely allow videographers the space they need to be efficient and creative. In turn, they give us what we need to work our magic. We know that wedding videos and print collections are all that you keep from your wedding. Years down the road, a well produced piece can bring back the thoughts and feelings you had on that day.
Unfortunately, we’ve worked with a few videographers who don’t play well with others. It’s a frustrating experience for everyone, including the bride and groom.
Since photographers and videographers have to work so closely together, it’s a smart idea to ask your photographer or videographer for a referral. They’ll have a list of videographers that they enjoy working with so you can avoid having this problem…
Many people craft their wedding plans, without putting any emphasis on giving their guests a great time.
Lauren points us to a great clip on YouTube, showcasing a couple who worked some fun into their plans. A little showmanship, and some entertainment can really make your wedding memorable. On top of that, it gives your guests something to talk about.
So here is the tip, when you’re doing your wedding planning, make sure some fun is worked into the details as well. Weddings are celebrations, so let’s not forget that.
This is the perfect example. We weren’t at this wedding, chances are, neither were you. Yet it’s made its way around the internet. People who don’t even know this couple are talking about them… all because the bride and groom planned on having some fun.
I was listening to the radio today, and I heard a very familiar voice. It was Tom Shane, bearing his testimony. Specifically, he was talking about holiday engagements. He reminds any grooms out there that they have a friend in the diamond business, at the corner of State Street and 7200 South… Yeah, yeah, you know the rest.
No, I’m not trying to endorse the Shane Company, but his advertisement raises a really good point. This year, just like every year, there are going to be oodles of engagements taking place over Christmas. Come early January those brides are going to be planning their weddings and booking their photographers, videographers, reception halls and so forth.
So… If you’re engaged and haven’t booked yet, it’d be a smart idea to start now so you can ensure that you can get first pick. Many of the popular vendors already have a large portion of their 2008 schedule booked (Retrospect included). So now really is the time to jump on it.
Lie to your family?! Doesn’t sound like the kind of values based advice you’d expect from us, does it?
Of course we’re not encouraging you to keep secrets, or hurtfully mislead anyone. However, sometimes a little fib is actually a favor. Like for instance, in getting people to arrive on-time for your events.
Most of the time, people can be 10-15 minutes late and it doesn’t really matter. On a wedding day (especially with a tight schedule) it can inconvenience you and everyone else. So, if you’ve got something (like your photos) scheduled for 4:30, tell your family and guests that pictures start at 4:15. It’s the best way to make sure that everyone is actually on-time.
Asking guests to arrive early, rarely works. They’re human, they forget. If you say, “Pictures start at 4:30, but it’s really important that you get there early.” They’ll only remember, “Pictures start at 4:30.” Now let’s say that guest also has kids to dress and wrangle. They’d have a hard time being punctual to dinner with the president.
So by telling them that the event starts earlier than it actually does, you’re ensuring that they’re on-time. That spares you the stress of having them show up late, and them the agony of getting scowled at for holding up the show. Do you and your guests a favor, fib a little about what time your event actually starts.
Tempted to wear matching clothing out to your next photo shoot? Look above and think twice. That was from a 1970’s JC Penney catalogue. 37 years later, we still see couples and families dressing in matching attire for their photo sessions.
While it is still acceptable to wear matching clothes for your shoot, you miss the opportunity to express your individuality and personality. Wardrobe is a BIG part of any good photo-shoot. The clothing you wear, makes a statement about you. Matching outfits say, “We’re together.” Instead, how about a statement that tells the world who you are?
If you’re appearing in a photo with someone else, by all means, coordinate your clothing, but think twice about matching outfits and make sure it’s what you’re going for.
