CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Toni Heath, Cuttlebone Photography, www.cuttlebone.co.uk Gem Harris, Gem Harris Weddings, www.gemharrisweddings.co.uk Kelsie Scully, Kelsie Scully Photography, www.kelsiescullyphotography.com Nick Barham, Rhythm and Romance Wedding Photography, www.nickbarham.com little preparation goes a long way as Gem says, “Be ready whatever the weather and always make sure someone has a beautiful umbrella to hand!” AFTER THE BIG DAY When the last of the confetti has been swept away and you’re headed off on honeymoon, your photographer will set to work on your images. You’ll find that each professional will work slightly differently, so your expectations should be based on exactly what you’ve discussed with them at time of booking. Here, our experts tell us how they prefer to work to give you an idea of the range available. GEM HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY Gem says, “Make sure you have a clear idea of when to expect your photographs. I try to give my couples a sneak peak a few days later and supply the full shoot on a memory stick two weeks later. I supply in black and white and colour, which gives couples the opportunity to arrange their own prices and books from whoever they like.” KELSIE SCULLY PHOTOGRAPHY Kelsie says, “Every photographer will have different delivery schedules, which is dependent on so many factors from their editing style, conditions on the day, to their workload. Most deliver between four and 12 weeks, with many providing some sort of preview prior to that. This information should be in your contract with a rough delivery time provided shortly after your wedding. But whatever you do, don’t rush your photographer by asking for regular updates when they’re within the agreed time frame. These images will last a lifetime and are worth the wait. “The safest place to protect your photographs is print. Image files degrade in quality over time, become corrupt and are easily lost on old laptops or when technology advances. You can rip a photograph in half and it can be restored, but a corrupt image file is usually gone forever. So, store your images on your computer or a cloud solution like Amazon’s free photo storage, but be sure to get some prints to treasure. “Photographs print darker than what you’ll see on your device. I usually recommend turning down a screen to at least half brightness, even lower on a phone, to get a feel for what the images will look like before you print. If your photographer offers a printing service, I recommend going through them as they should ensure each meets their standards before sending to you.” CUTTLEBONE PHOTOGRAPHY Toni says, “The time it takes to deliver photos should be discussed way before your wedding day. As a guide, I give between four to six weeks for gallery delivery, but every photographer has a different timeline, so make sure you double check. “Choosing the best images can be overwhelming, but your photographer will guide you through the process. There are a variety of options available for displaying your images, from prints to canvas and photo books. Be sure to choose the package that best suits your needs and budget and consider who else will want copies of the images. “Finally, don’t forget to discuss copyright with your photographer. Ensure you have the rights to reproduce and share the images as you wish. Importantly, ensure you work with a photographer you can trust to deliver the perfect results.” www.cuttlebone.co.uk www.cuttlebone.co.uk www.gemharrisweddings.co.uk www.kelsiescullyphotography.com 56
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