Who pays for wedding photography?
Wedding photography is a collection of images and photographs taken from the day of the wedding, providing the couple with a way to remember the important things that happened throughout the day.
Every couple wants to have beautiful wedding photos. After all, this is one of the most important days of your life. Because it only happens once in a lifetime, it's important to make sure your precious memories are captured and the story told correctly. When couples do not prioritize wedding photography, it often ends in regret. Here are the reasons why wedding photography is an important aspect of your wedding preparation and planning..
It tells the story of your wedding day
Bride and groom wedding portraits in outdoor waterfront venue
Your wedding images help tell the story of your wedding day, from the moment you begin to prepare for the day up to the end of your wedding reception. Having wedding photography allows you to have the entire story of your wedding day documented forever.
Your wedding images help you catch memories that you missed
Guests having fun at wedding photobooth during the wedding reception
You will most likely be busy on your wedding day. With the number of guests you have, its’ also difficult to keep track of everything that’s happening. Your wedding photographer will be there to help you see moments you weren’t able to witness during the day.
It’s an opportunity to look back at the results of the time spent planning your wedding
Wedding reception place settings and table design for bride and groom
Your wedding is when weeks, months, or even years of planning your big day comes together. You can see the result of every decision made with colors, decor, and wedding vendors. You’ll be able to enjoy it during the day, but being able to look back to how it all came together can be fun and allows you to take in every detail.
Opportunity for portraits with faraway family members
Family and friend portraits after the ceremony
A wedding is an opportunity for family members located in other states or even countries to visit and see you. They can’t visit all the time, so it’s an opportunity to make the most of the time you have together and take a couple of portraits with the family.
It’s a gift to the future
Bride with her bridesmaids walking in outdoor garden wedding venue
Consider your wedding photography as a gift to your future self. It’s easy to not think too much of wedding photography as the results aren’t seen on your actual wedding day. However, wedding photography is something useful for the future as it allows you to look back to a special day in your life.
Your wedding photography will last a lifetime
Bride and groom with wedding guests during the ceremony recessional
After the wedding, the decor and wedding attire will be packed away and the flowers will eventually wilt. However, your wedding images remain and show every single detail of your wedding day, making it easy to relive your wedding years afterward.
You get tangible keepsakes from your wedding
Wedding album and prints
Having amazing wedding photography is an opportunity to also have wedding albums and prints created. Wedding photographers usually provide this service. Having a tangible keepsake from your wedding allows you to hold something in your hands to easily remember your wedding by. Even seeing your wedding album on your coffee table can spark memories of your wedding day.
It’s something to share with the family
Bride with family members under wedding arch at outdoor wedding venue
Wedding photography can also be shared, especially with family members who weren’t able to attend the wedding. It’s also fun to show wedding images to children and grandchildren to allow them to share in the moment with you, even if they were not around to witness it yet.