THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

TIPS FOR NEWLY ENGAGED MONTREAL COUPLES

After you dance your final dance and the guests start to pack up their belongings, what do you have left to take home with you after your wedding day?

The decorations get taken down, your cake will have quickly been eaten, the DJ will go home, and the flowers will wilt and die. And while you looked incredible in that dress, you won’t ever wear it again.

Sorry, we’re not trying to be a killjoy, we’re just trying to put things into perspective. With a limited amount of money to spend on your wedding, where will you see the most return on your investment? In our opinion, it’s the photography.

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

DON’T LEAVE YOUR MEMORIES IN THE HANDS OF JUST ANYONE

Smartphone camera’s are capable of capturing quality images. But quality photos are not the primary reason you hire a professional. Sure, you expect great looking images from a pro, that’s a given. No, the real reason you hire an experienced wedding photographer over Uncle Bob, or a $20/hour hobbyist from Craigslist, is peace of mind.

Having a professional photographer will do more than guarantee that you have the “yes that happened” photos, they’ll also photograph all the details and moments you didn’t even know happened! They’ll capture images that tell the story of your wedding day from every possible angle.

A seasoned wedding photographer also knows how to shoot through the eyes of their client, thus allowing them to capture people, places, and moments how they see them. This insures that your wedding photos are unique and customized to you.

WEDDINGS ARE EXPENSIVE

BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE

According to wedding statistics, the photographer is often one of the more expensive costs associated to planning a wedding. After all, they’re responsible for documenting the memories that will one day become family heirlooms.

However, an expensive photographer doesn’t always equate to a great photographer. Mandy & Randy Weddings is one of Montreal’s most respected wedding vendors, and we take a lot of pride in our affordable pricing structure. So while you can find a talented vendors on a budget, just don’t go into your search for a Montreal wedding photographer looking for FREE. You’ll get what you pay for.

That being said, price isn’t everything when shopping for a wedding photographer. You should do more than simply look at the packages. We recommend couples take some time to look at portfolios, as well as read reviews from brides and grooms. We also suggest at least one in person meeting before you sign a contract. You’ll want to feel a genuine connection with your photographer, and that sort of relationship cannot be built over the phone. This is your wedding day, it only happens once and you want to ensure that the person you have capturing it is someone you trust.

WEDDING PHOTOS BECOME A FAMILY HEIRLOOM

QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN INVESTMENT THAT INCREASES IN VALUE

A lot of the things we purchase in our lives decreases in value over time. However, wedding photos actually increase in value over the years.

As children grow older and loved ones pass on, the images captured on your wedding day will not only help you remember those who matter most, but they will also help you remember the love. Having images that in 20 or 30 years time will make you smile, laugh and relieve the emotions of the day is worth the investment.

MAXIMIZE YOUR BUDGET

TALK TO A WEDDING PLANNER

At the end of the day only you know what is most important to you. If you’ve always dreamt of having a 5 tiers high wedding cake that costs $2000, go for it! But if you value your wedding photos above all else, don’t leave those memories in the hands of someone who could possible let you down. This is why most wedding planners start their client’s budget with the photography.

Will the guests notice if you saved a little money on your flowers or the DJ? Probably not, and neither will you. Save a little where you can and maximize your photography budget in order to get the photographer of your dreams. It’s the only thing you will have left of your wedding day.  

Mandy & Randy is a Montreal based wedding photography studio. However, we photograph weddings throughout the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. We also offer destination weddings.

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For any other questions, please contact us.

We hope to have the pleasure of being your wedding photographer!

Best,

Mandy & Randy