| You
have dreamed about this day for your
entire life, and now the dream is about
to come true! Cultured Cowboy can
help you plan the perfect Western
wedding -- down to the smallest
detail. Browse through our
"Weddings" site for tips on
how to make your special day the kind
that little girl's dreams are made
of.
Weddings
-- what dreams and memories are made
of! Everyone who has ever been to
a wedding has remembrances of what was
special (or what went wrong!) To
provide a long-lasting remembrance of
one of the happiest days of your life,
careful thought should be given to who
will record the event. Though you
might consider a family friend to save
money, a professional photographer could
well be worth the investment.
Experts in being unobtrusive during the
ceremony, they also seem to have the
ability to catch those special moments
that an amateur might miss! The
right professional will deliver a
complete selection of photographs that
tell the full story of your day.
The best
photographers are usually booked months
in advance, so as soon as your date is
set, interview as many
photographers and review as many wedding
albums as you can. Many have
developed their own special touches.
When
deciding on a photographer, some of the
things you should know: what
packages are offered, are sitting fees
extra, are the proofs included at no
extra charge, is there a set number of
prints you must order, are the negatives
available for purchase, is there a
certain time you have to wait before you
can purchase negatives, what are the
charges for additional photos, how long
do you have to order additional photos,
is there a charge for additional time or
overtime, is the wedding portrait
separate from the ceremony, will the
newspaper announcement picture be
included, is there a charge for travel,
how much deposit is required and when is
any balance due.
When you
find a style you like and have made a
decision, reserve the date with the
photographer as soon as possible.
With a
VCR in almost every home, filming the
wedding is becoming more and more
popular. Again, you may
consider having a friend help you with
this important job to save money, but
most non-professionals do not have the
equipment or expertise to make a film
you will treasure forever. Keep in
mind that many churches do not have the
best lighting situations and positioning
microphones to record the vows can also
be a problem for the
non-professional.
When
interviewing a videographer, ask to see
examples of his or her work. Does
he capture the ceremony? Examine
the quality of the editing and
sound. How clear is the
picture? Does he provide lighting
or rely on available light and how does
that affect the mood of the
ceremony? What kind of format does
he use? VHS is the lowest quality
and moves up to 8mm, Hi8, and SVHS is
the highest quality. The
professional will know how to record the
ceremony at the highest available speed
for the best results.
Some
additional things to consider would be
does he have back-up equipment in case
of a problem, can a photographic/
videographic collage be provided, how
many cameras will be covering the event,
does the videographer have experience in
conducting interviews if that is
something you would like. What
about background music and title
screens? What is included
in his services, what extras are
available and the charges for each, what
are the charges for extra time and tape,
and how is payment expected.
Again, when you have made a decision,
put everything is writing to avoid any
misunderstandings that might spoil your
memories of this special day!
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Weddings by Cultured Cowboy |
