Carla Steve's blog: "Guest Post"

Miami marriage photography is a ripe and busy industry with so many photographers – old and experienced as well fresh and struggling – offering their services. For picky and choosy couples who want something extra from their wedding photographers, the job is not only to call a studio, make a deal and be over with. In fact, if you want flawless photography results, you must consider some key tips.

First thing to consider is to hire your photographer on the basis of his style, not the price package he offers. While you search for a photographer, check different portfolios and styles to know what attracts you most. Short list the photographers on the basis of style and compare their rates and packages. A preference would be to negotiate for a lesser costly deal with the photographer of your choice. If his style appeals you, he is likely to satisfy you in fewer hours with lesser clicks.

An important thing to do before your wedding day is to streamline the family photos you want to take and keep their number minimal. It won’t only save you a good number of images for your exclusive couple shots, but also keep the photography session smooth. Too many family photos lined up never let the session go smoothly – an elderly person is always tired or a baby is always messy. These things irritate the photographer and consume a lot of his time. You better save his time for your own photo shoot.

Worst you can do to your photographs is to pose with an anxious and dissatisfied look. A very important rule is not to sweat yourself over small and trivial things. Things do not always go as planned and it should not be a matter of grave concern unless your canopy falls over your guests or your caterers broke the deal an hour before the schedule. If not for this, let spur of the moment changes settle in and enjoy the spontaneity of things. Trust your photographer with what best he can do in the existing scenario. A long as you are happy and your guests are enjoying, nothing else matters.

If you want some distinct and classic images in your wedding album, let it be decided prior to the wedding with your photographer. Choose you hues and ask your photographer to make lights and camera changes accordingly. No wonder, some images look outclass in black-and-white or sepia tone.

Though you are supposed to trust your photographer for best ideas and techniques, yet it is good to show him some sample shots that you love and want to incorporate in your album. You can find these shots online or pin point some selective shots from your photographer’s previous galleries. It will give him an idea of your taste. However, care not to be finicky over every single shot.

Finally, make sure your beautician does your make-over keeping in view the camera’s eye. Not as many people are going to see you live as are going to see your photographs. Wear what looks best in the camera.