About Wedding Photography 2009-02-19

Professional Wedding Photography is NOT a generic product!

Wedding photography is one of the most demanding areas of professional photography. Your wedding photographer must turn non-professional models into stars, use whatever locations are presented, in whatever weather conditions prevailing,

Wedding photography is a highly specialized field. There are great differences in artistry, talent, creativity, attitude, and experience among "professional" photographers. Trust in quality referrals, your own eyes, and ask a lot of questions.

Another important thing

Another extremely important thing, if not the most important, is the style, creativity and beauty of a photographer's work. When you look at the images pay attention to lighting, posing and different techniques. Don't be afraid to express your feelings about the photos you are looking at, especially what you like and dislike (if anything). See if these photographs are what you had in mind for your wedding pictures.

There are three types of photography at Piper Studios; posed or formal images, black & white "photo-journalism" or candid photography. It is important to know what type of photography you would like and make sure that the photographer offers it.One of the last things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer is the price. Most photographers offer a basic wedding package, as well as several upgrades. It is also a good idea to discuss a schedule about when and where the photographs will be taken, and how much time there is available to take the pictures.All of these things are very important to consider when choosing your photographer, because after the day all you have are your memories and your photographs.

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Questions for your Wedding 2009-02-19

You need to inquire and get answers to a number of questions for your wedding in Toronto area & GTA

Since your photographer is important part of your wedding you should begin your search as early as possible. Quality photographers are booked months, sometimes years, in advance. Below are some criteria you should consider before you make your final decision:

• Do you use a professional medium format film or professional digital camera?
  
• Do you have back-up equipment?
  
• What kind of educational background and/or experience have you had in developing your photographic technique?
  
• Have you earned recognition for your wedding photography?
  
• What is your philosophy about wedding photography?
  
• Considering by facial features and physical attributes, which angles of my face would you assume to be better?
  
• Have you notices any expressions or mannerism of mine that you mighty want to capture or avoid?
  
• How much can I expect my photographic coverage to cost?
  
• How many images will have to select from your wedding Toronto?
  
• Can the coverage be customized to my specific needs?
  
• How can my coverage be customized to fit my specific needs?
  
• How long will it take to see our wedding images and how long will it take to complete the finished album?
  
• Is a complete set of photographic images included with the coverage?
  
• Is black and white coverage and special effects available?
  
• Who will design and layout our wedding album?
  
• If the studio designs the album, can I make changes?
  
• If I design and layout my album, how much assistance will the studio provide?
  
• How long will it take to get our completed album?
  
• Are the images of my wedding Toronto available in digital/electronic format?
  
• Do pictures and albums have a guarantee?
  
• How are orders, payments, and delivery of additional products and services handled?
  
• What could we do special, just for my wedding?
  
• What are your studio's policies?
  

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Gown Shopping Tips 2009-03-17

• Take a day off and go out with a bunch of friends just to look at what’s out there. Leave your wallets at home, and don't make any final decisions that day. It'll be fun, but not stressful.
• Don't bring a lot of friends with you when you are making a final decision. Bring one trusted friend, or your mom. If you have a whole bunch of people in on the final decision, all you will end up with is a headache. You can get all the girls together to go accessory shopping after you’ve got the gown.
• Try to avoid busy shopping times, like Saturdays, Pre-Christmas shopping, etc
• Don't leave it to the last minute. You MAY fall in love with a gown that needs to be ordered in, or requires major alterations. Starting early keeps all your options open.
• Bring shoes that you that match or are approximately the same height as the shoes you expect to wear to with the gown.
• If you are planning on wearing structural undergarments like a push up bra, a corset type bodysuit, or anything like that, that will alter your shape at all, wear it when you are trying on gowns. It WILL affect how it looks in the end.
• On the flip side, if you are going for a dress that you won't be able to wear a bra with, don't try gowns on with a push up bra on!
• Even if you have your heart set on that princess dress with lots of lace and pouffy frills, try on a bunch of different styles. You may be surprised at what looks, and what FEELS the best on you.
• If you are using magazines to help shop for styles, don't rip pages out of them. A lot of times, gowns can be searched for using the page number of the magazine it is in.
• Don't spread yourself too thin, and don't expect to find your perfect gown in one trip. Try to space it out over a few trips, and set a limit to how many gowns you will try on in a trip. Once you get to, say, the 100th dress on a given day, you'll be sick of it all. Twelve hours of gown shopping would be a killer! At that point, you'll probably either buy whatever (no matter what it looks like), or pass up a dress that would be perfect!
• Be wise when it comes to listening to salespeople. Many are paid on commission. Trust yourself, and any of your shopping companions first!
• Realize that the sizing guides upon which sample gowns are created are VERY different from the average figure. Average women are shorter in the waist than the fit models used, and this can translate into a poor fit in a gown.
• Not that all gown shops try this, but some do. If you have to order a gown, or all your bridesmaid gowns in, compare your measurements to the chart, and order the size it has on the chart. If you try a size 7, and it fits well, don't be talked into getting a size 9. Some shops actually order larger than needed, to make more money on alterations.

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DESTINATION WEDDING SPECIALISTS 2009-03-29

PIPER STUDIOS PRESENTS } RICHARD EMMANUEL BOUTIQUE STUDIOS

"ISLAND WEDDING"

DESTINATION WEDDING SPECIALISTS - www.richardemmanuel.com


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Magna Golf Club Private Party 2009-03-29

MAGNA GOLF COURSE
PRIVATE PARTY

Mike's 60th Birthday - Friends & Family fly in from around the country to join Mike for a birthday celebration at the legendary Magna Golf Club. Video by Piper Studios } MILAN VIDEO STUDIOS - www.piperstudios.com



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