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Kelly Segre Photography provides photography for all types of events. Kelly Segre is an award winning photographer. Her photographs have been featured in galleries nationwide to include the Agora Gallery in the Soho district in New York City. Kelly Segre travels nationwide for photography, but has a studio based out of Ventura, CA.

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Tips for getting the most out of your Wedding Photography

Choosing your photographer…

•Select a photographer with whom you are comfortable with. After all you will be spending the majority of your special day with them, so it should be someone you like and feel comfortable with. A good photographer will capture the essence of your day discretely, while still having the ability to direct and organize photos when necessary.
•Select a photographer whose work fits in with your own idea of what makes good photography. If you prefer photojournalism, be sure you don’t pick a photographer who has a more traditional style and vice-versa. If going with a large photography company, be sure you have seen the work of the photographer who will be shooting your day.
•Never select a photographer solely based on the price, if you have a limited budget find a photographer in your budget whose style reflects what you want. Many websites such as pictage.com have photographers broken down to area of service and price range. Don’t be afraid to look at vendors in surrounding counties, many photographers will travel up to 100 miles or further without additional charges!
•Be sure that promotional shots are representative of the photographers work. Ask to see samples of several full weddings, so you know the quality is consistent. Don’t be afraid to ask for references from past clients or other vendors.

Additional things to consider when choosing a photographer

•Be sure that your photographer is contracted for the amount of time needed. While there are several photographers that offer no time limits, the majority of photographers have packages that start at four to six hours coverage. If your photographer has time limits be aware of what they charge for overtime.
•What is the turn around time? Some photographers turn around for proofs is a little as a week, while others take up to six months!
•Does your photographer include high resolution digital negatives? Additionally, how long does your photographer keep your images on file. If you want to order images for your 10th anniversary will they be available?
•Are actual prints or albums included in your package?
•How many photographers will there be? Many companies offer two photographers, this way there is more coverage and the guys and girls can be photographed before the wedding separately!
•Once you have to come to an agreement on what is included in your package, be sure that everything in written on your contract.

Planning for photography once you have selected a photographer

Helpful tips for getting the best images on your special day!

•Describe to your photographer how you’d like to see your wedding documented. This way the photographer can plan around your expectations.
•If possible do an engagement shoot! In my shooting experience I find that couples who had an engagement shoot were much more comfortable in front of the camera and with the photographer on the actual wedding day. Many photographers include engagement shoots in their packages. If one is not included find out how much it is to add on. In the long run your photos on your wedding day will be better and faster!
•Consider doing bridal portraits before the ceremony. Even if the bride and groom do not want to see each other before the wedding, many of the formal photographs of the groom and his family, groomsmen together, bride and her family, and bride and bridesmaids together, can be taken giving more time after the ceremony for photos of bride and groom alone!
•Limit the amount of family photographs taken. When completing formal photographs only have immediate family in the photographs. The more extended family that is in the photographs, the more time you take away from images of the two of you. If extended family wants to be in a picture grab the photographer at the reception.
•Give the photographer the names of the bride and grooms immediate family members to be in photographs. List their name and how they are related. Don’t forget to identify half and step-siblings (and who their parents are).
•Create a timeline of your wedding. Plan to be completely ready at least 1 hour before the ceremony and 1 ½ - 2 hours if photos are being taken before the ceremony. Be sure that all hair and make up appointments are able to be completed at least 1-2 hours before the ceremony start time. Tell family members to be early and ready for family photographs.
•Consider lighting conditions. For the autumn/winter weddings it can get dark as early as 4:30 pm. Flash photography is not as flattering for formal photographs. The best time for photography is sunrise and the last two hours before sunset. The ideal time for wedding portraiture is to have the ceremony end one hour before sunset. Also keep in mind that outdoor ceremonies mid-day can create harsh lighting situations. If having a mid-day outdoor ceremony, try to find a ceremony site that is shaded, this way you don’t have harsh shadows on your face and your guest are not sweltering in the sun.
•For receptions be sure that there is ample ambient lighting whether indoors or outdoors. Often during the dancing guest want the lights to be turned down, making the photographs look like the guest are in a black hole. If you are able to have the walls lit with colors or dance floor lights it makes for a great background. Many DJ’s offer lighting packages or you can go to a lighting company and rent your own lights.