Hi Everyone
I'm just want to ask everyone's opinion on pre-wedding photography session.
Is it necessary?
Is it better to have pre-wedding photography album done where brides and grooms all dressed up compared to the wedding day where brides and grooms are too busy doing everything else?
How much it should cost?
Thank you everyone.
as for cost. get quotes. ask friends in your city who got married what they paid.
also remember that better photographers cost more. there's a reason for that.
My wife's a working professional photographer and has been for years - that's lazy photography - They're trying to make their job easier rather than give you what you deserve for your money - perfect memories for life…
It's like mock cake cuttings and rehearsal photos - all fake - ick - any talented professional will get the shots you never knew were there
Our pre-wedding photoshoot was done in casual clothes - it was more of a way for us to get to the know the photographer and visa versa so on the day we wouldn't be so awkward in front of the camera. I thought it was great! It was all included as part of the package.
I know nowadays a lot of people do a pre-wedding formal shoot in case the weather is bad. Each to their own I guess
I had pre-wedding on-the-day formal photos, part because I wanted it before we all got sweaty, and part because I knew the light would be better. Your wedding, your (and maybe your faimily) choice.
We had pre-wedding photoshoots in formal and casual clothes and then photography after the ceremony before the reception too. Prices can differ a lot but ours was about $250 per additional photoshoot and extra to get high definition files.
Not necessary but we did it so we would not be awkward on the day and we just thought it would be nice to have some photos taken together in places other than the wedding venue.
Thank you very much for your advices guys. I really appreciate them.
Wedding days are traditional scheduled to allow a few hours between ceremony and reception for wedding photos. the amount you'll be paying for makeup, suit hire, location etc makes it more economical to have the photos taken on the day.
Not to mention the fact that you are hiring a photographer for a package that usually presents slightly (or vastly) better value when hired for the one day of shooting.
Of course, age old rule- your wedding, your call. But when it comes to saving money (and time), post ceremony shots are the most common for a reason.
(work as wedding musician…been to lots of weddings)