Wedding planning

Wedding planning is a process we hope to make easier here at the Wedding Photography Secret!

Purple wedding colour scheme and a lavender-themed engagement shoot

March 15, 2011
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Adaptable purple As the first in our wedding colour scheme series, we thought it would be appropriate to feature the most predominant wedding colour at the moment – purple. Now there are several reasons why purple is a great choice for your wedding. It’s extremely adaptable, and can blend happily with a number of other [...]

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Wedding Photography Advice : How far ahead should I book my wedding photographer?

March 4, 2011
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Wedding Secret adviser Jennie Evans answers questions about booking a photographer in advance. Wedding Photography Q ‘n’ A No 5: How far ahead should I book my wedding photographer? This depends on the time of year you are planning to get married and the popularity of the photographer in question. Good photographers get booked up [...]

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When looking at sample photographs, what technical details should I look out for?

February 25, 2011
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Wedding Secret adviser Jennie Evans answers questions about reviewing a photographer’s portfolio. Wedding Photography Q ‘n’ A No 4: When looking at sample photographs, what technical details should I look out for? Look carefully at the manner in which light has been used in the photographs. The light should appear natural, and flatter the subject of [...]

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You’ve Decided To Hire A Professional Wedding Photographer : What’s Next?

February 11, 2011
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Wedding Secret adviser Jennie Evans answers questions about what to do once you have hired a wedding photographer. Wedding Photography Q ‘n’ A No. 2: You’ve decided to hire a professional wedding photographer : What’s next? There are several distinct styles of wedding photography. Do a little technical research on these different approaches and select your [...]

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The Advantages Of Hiring A Wedding Videographer

February 11, 2011
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If a picture paints a thousand words, then a film is worth an anthology of essays… Wedding Videography is not always tacky! There is a whole world of negative attitude associated with having your wedding filmed. When we think of wedding videos, it tends to conjure up images of Uncle John or Grandad perched in [...]

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How much should I pay for my wedding photography?

February 10, 2011
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Many couples regret not having paid that little bit extra for some higher-quality photos. Experience versus Price With wedding photographers, you get what you pay for. A relatively inexperienced photographer is likely to have a small portfolio, or may struggle to organise themselves on the day. But these fledgling photographers may take some great photos, [...]

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The best questions to ask your wedding photographer

February 8, 2011
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If you are feeling lost when thinking about interviewing your photographer, then look no further. We’ve put together a number of questions and explanations to ease the process up! Experience – How long have you been a wedding photographer? Of course, the most basic of questions – but don’t rush to conclusions. A photographer who [...]

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