Digital cameras that you simply point and click, mobile phones that have cameras back and front; these days, we are all photographers; but, having the means and the opportunities does not necessarily mean that we produce great photographs. When it comes to wedding photographs there is more to it than simply taking a great shot of the bride looking adoringly into the eyes of the groom. The wedding photographs are a static collection of shots that fully tell the story behind and during someone’s wedding (maybe including parts of the honeymoon afterwards). Probably every guest at every wedding will take a photograph or two which they will then rush to share with as many others as they can; however, few, if any, of these will be truly worthy of forming a part of the wedding documentary as recorded for posterity in the wedding album.
The Album Is “Official”; Its Contents Should Be Shot By A Professional
I do not know the numbers; but, I am sure that there are many professional photographers in Northern Virginia; some of them might specialize in photographing inanimate objects for use in advertisements; others may only photograph animals; but a high percentage will be taking pictures of people in various settings and any number of poses; it is from the ranks of these that you are likely to find just the photographer who can raise your wedding album to great creative heights.
However, before hiring one; you should check their reputation and look at examples of their past work. Remember that any of the professional photographers for Northern Virginia will be prepared to take your money in return for turning up at your wedding and taking as many photographs as you wish. In return, you could end up with a set of technically perfect photos that simply capture different people singly or in groups with somewhat forced grins on their faces while standing in a static formal stance. When these are placed in the wedding album, all you get, as you turn the pages; is a collection of disjointed photographs with no real flow between them and not really representing the story of the wedding. On the other hand, a photographer who has a more journalistic approach to his wedding shots will produce an album that can bring back the day even better than a record shot as a video.
The team at Rodney Bailey Photography are amongst the very best professional photographers for Northern Virginia. When looking for a photographer for a wedding.
