Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It’s a day filled with love, laughter, and memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. And while you may have planned every last detail to perfection, there’s one thing that’s often overlooked: the wedding photography.
You see, your wedding photos will be with you forever. They’ll hang on your walls and sit on your coffee table for all to see. They’re how you’ll remember your big day when it’s just a distant memory. So, it’s important to make sure they’re perfect. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of five wedding photography mistakes you definitely want to avoid from a professional Dubai wedding photographer.
Not Communicating With Your Photographer Ahead of Time
This is perhaps the most important tip on our list. You need to communicate with your photographer—before the big day—about what you want and what you don’t want. Do you want posed shots or candid shots? Formal portraits or fun candids? Do you have any specific requests?
Your photographer can’t read your mind, so it’s important that you share your vision with them ahead of time. This will help them understand what kind of photos you’re looking for and ensure that they deliver exactly what you want. Trust us, this is one mistake you don’t want to make!
Not Doing a First Look
A first look is when the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony. It’s an intimate moment between the two of them—and it makes for some beautiful photos. If you’re not doing a first look, we highly recommend that you consider it.
Not Hiring a Professional
We get it, weddings are expensive. But trust us when we say that hiring a professional photographer is worth every penny. A professional will capture all the special moments of your big day—moments that you’ll want to remember forever. Plus, they’ll be able to provide guidance and tips throughout the process to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
Not Having an Engagement Shoot
An engagement shoot is a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before your big day. It also gives your photographer a chance to get to know you and understand your style as a couple. We recommend booking an engagement shoot at least six months before your wedding date so that your photographer has plenty of time to prepare.
Not Giving Your Photographer a Shot List
Chances are, you have specific shots in mind that you want from your wedding day—shots of grandma dancing with grandpa, or the first dance as husband and wife. Whatever they may be, it’s important to give your photographer a shot list before the big day. This will ensure you get all the photos that are important to you.
Final Word
There are plenty of things to think about when planning your wedding photography but avoiding these five mistakes should be at the top of your list. By following our advice, you can rest assured knowing that your wedding photos will be everything you’ve ever dreamed of —and more.
If you need an experienced Dubai wedding photographer to help with your big day, contact Alona Koenig Photography today. We have years of experience capturing beautiful weddings, and we would be honored to help you capture yours.
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