With This Ring: March 23, 2018

26 With This Ring
In Awe of VIDEOS
Having your wedding captured on film is not only a
keepsake for you, but provides future generations with a
unique record of family members, friends, fashions,
food and the traditions at one of life’s greatest milestones.
Surprisingly many couples entrust the recording of this
milestone to an amateur videographer rather than a professional
with the experience and technology to make your wedding into
a story rather than a potentially disjointed sequence of events.
Good videographers are booked well in advance so checkout
costs, styles and packages early in your wedding planning. Ask
to see examples of their work including colour quality, picture
clarity, sound levels and special effects.
Discuss what is required to get the style and length of film you
envisage; how long they need to be at the wedding, how many
cameras they use, whether they have all the digital equipment to
cope with low light and bright sunlight, add music and special
effects and edit the film seamlessly.
Discuss the terms and conditions of any contract, ensure the
videographer is available for the date, time and location of the
wedding and negotiate the fee for both filming and finishing.
Check whether your venue has any restrictions on videography
then provide the videographer with the order of events at the
wedding. List the special guests and important moments you
especially want them to record and get them to liaise with your
photographer so that they don’t impede one another’s work
on the day.
PRICELESS PICTURES
Because a photographer only gets one chance
to capture the magic of a wedding you need
to know they are up to the task.
Rather than simply taking photos, the photographer’s
job is to record a family event for generations to come.
Staying within your budget is always important when
planning a wedding. But because your photographs
are literally priceless, cost should not be the sole
consideration. If you have a limited budget, you can
always book the photographer for a shorter period
of time.
A few stunning professional images are better
value than a host of unremarkable ones by amateur
friends or family. Alternatively you could suggest a
contribution towards photography, album or prints as
a wedding present or gift registry item.
It is important to find a photographer whose style
you like, so look at the work of several different
professionals before you decide. Do their portfolios or
online examples provide a range of formal images as
well as fun, creative and spontaneous shots and is the
quality of colour and clarity consistent throughout?
Also find out if the photographer has studio facilities
and “Plan B” in the event of bad weather!
Ideally choose a photographer who is a member of the
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers
(NZIPP) which requires high standards of professional
ethic and expertise. Members are listed under “Find a
Photographer” link on www.nzipp.org.nz