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Why First Class Wedding Photography Is So Important

Why First Class Wedding Photography Is So Important

First class wedding photography is a very important aspect

to pay attention to when planning your wedding. It will make a huge difference when you look back on your special day. First class wedding photography will help preserve your memories and bring back a smile. As you age, that is priceless. At your wedding, any of your guests could take hundreds of candid shots of the ceremony and the bride and groom, but how many of those types of pictures would you blow up to an 8 x 10 and put on your wall, table or mantel? How many of those would you keep for decades to share with your grandkids as the picture that encapsulated your wedding day?

When you choose Timory McDonald Wedding Photography, you’re choosing someone who is going to take that “shot of the year” that you send out to all your friends and family as the picture that captured your love – the love that is so deep that it prompted you to take the long journey out to the Hawaiian islands and have a Kauai beach wedding. That is a deep love and a long expensive journey, and it’s not something so easily captured by an amateur photographer.

Amateur Photography vs. Professional Photography

Let’s just say that you do have a friend or relative who has a semi professional camera (and who can take some good shots). What about post production? What about digital image editing? To really have that sensational photo on your mantel, you’ll need a professional who can touch the photo up in a variety of ways, e.g. enhancing the colors, removing or adding something, etc. It makes the difference between a “nice” photo included in an album of many nice photos, and that “must get enlarged and keep for posterity” photo that become the photo of your wedding.

What Makes a Photo Great?

You may be wondering: what makes a photo great? Is it just the editing? Editing helps, but no, there’s much more to it than that. Photography is both a science and an art. Every person will have a subjective idea of what makes a photo great, but there are some generalities. Sometimes it’s the classic big smile. Other times it’s the ability capture a typical look on someone’s face. We think that first class wedding photography captures a deep sentiment between people. Sometimes you can set that picture up, but often you can’t. It takes a keen eye, a lot of experience and a lot of intuition to catch that special moment when two people in love give each other the glance that lets you see into their souls.

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First class wedding photography is so important. Anyone can take some shots, but only a professional knows how to capture a couple’s intimate love.

When you can look at someone’s eyes and see into how they feel, that’s great photography.

When you have a child or shy person let go of that fear and open up for just a moment, that’s great photography.

Remember, your wedding photos are not just some wedding detail. They are the keepsakes, the images which you will look at for many years to come to remember your Hawaiian wedding experience. They’re the photographs that someday your kids will view and comment upon.

Taking your wedding memories from good to great is why it’s essential to get first class wedding photography. We believe that photography is not only important now, but its value goes up as time goes by. It deserves to rate very highly on your list of wedding priorities.

One last benefit to using a professional photographer at your wedding is the service you receive (in addition to the photos). If you want something cropped differently, removed or in any way altered, there is a professional who will do this for you, usually at no extra cost. If something happens to your copy of the digital images, you can have an extra back up too.

Save Your Wedding Photo by Checking This Top 10 List

Save Your Wedding Photo by Checking This Top 10 List

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Would you like to learn how to save your wedding photo? This list of 10 things ensures some little detail does not spoil an otherwise perfect wedding photo!

Save your wedding photo!

If you’re getting married on a Hawaiian beach, make sure your wedding photos come out just perfect by following these top 10 tips:

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #1: Be Aware of Highly Visible or Misplaced Bras

Many bridal gowns are strapless. Some show the shoulder and fall down yet the bra often stays up visibly in place higher.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #2: Watch Out for Hair in the Wrong Place

Wedding photos on Kauai usually take place on the beach. It can be windy! Choose a wedding hairstyle that will both look good and stay in place easily.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #3: Look Out for Side Boobs

May sound funny, but side boobs are something to be aware of for women wearing certain dresses. It of course depends on the dress and whether your arms are up or down.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #4: Beware of Smeared Mascara

Since Kauai is a tropical location, watch out for smeared mascara or makeup, whether from crying or from the heat on those beautiful Hawaiian beaches.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #5: Watch Out for Lipstick which has Worn Off or is Smudged

This one is very common. Lipstick can come off, or can get smudged above and below the lips so that looks like a clown (especially after the first kiss!). There is a simple way to fix this: just bring more of it. Have someone in your wedding party grab your lipstick and mirror for you, so you can quickly re-apply it. Usually there is a lull after the ceremony during the signing of the marriage license documents – this is a good chance to do it.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #6: Be Aware of the Inner Part of the Wedding Gown Folding Out

Wedding gowns often have multiple layers – be sure to keep the inner ones tucked away and hidden under the outer ones.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #7: Look Out for Zipper or Buttons Pulling Apart

Watch out for undone zippers or buttons getting loose and falling off.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #8: Watch Out for Flower Hairpieces Falling Out or Turning Brown

Normally flowers are picked that day, if you have ordered wedding flowers on Kauai for your ceremony. It’s unlikely they would turn brown, but if you leave them out of the fridge in a hot car for a few hours they might. Also, ensure the flowers are clipped on tightly for the photo shoot.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #9: Look Out for Leis or Necklaces Falling Off Center

Leis are made with a ribbon on one part of the circle. This normally sits at the nape or back of the neck when the lie is worn. Look out for leis that start falling off center. The same goes for necklaces.

Save Your Wedding Photo Tip #10: Be Aware of Beads of Sweat on your Forehead

Lastly, remember that Kauai is a warm climate, and you may sweat under the hot sun during a wedding photo shoot. It’s much easier and better to fix this at the time of taking photos than trying to photoshop it out later. Have a tissue handy, take some pictures in the shade or rest for a minute.

Remember, it only takes one little thing to ruin an otherwise marvelous wedding photo. Pay attention to these 10 tips and read more here. Good luck creating some superb wedding photos to treasure forever!