Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer: Part Two

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer: Part Two: "A wedding photographer is chosen to capture the Wedding Moments of a most special day! Consulting with brides in the last m..."

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Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer: "Choosing a Wedding Photographer must be one of the most difficult tasks in planning a wedding. Every Wedding Photographer has his own unique..."

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer: "A wedding photographer is chosen to capture the Wedding Moments of a most special day! Consulting with brides in the last month left me sp..."

Choosing a Wedding Photographer: Part Two

A wedding photographer is chosen to capture the Wedding Moments of a most special day!

Consulting with brides in the last month left me speechless. I have realised that a huge persentage of my wedding photographer colleagues became so important that they dictate the whole wedding and reception. A traditional wedding has certain moments that must be captured. The master of ceremonies, together with the wedding couple and the caterers decide on the exact times thereof. The wedding photographer does not have the privilege to dictate those times. The problem is that very few of them stay later than 20:00. If a photographer is chosen to capture the wedding. Isn't he suppose to take pictures of the whole wedding? Some photographers charge an additional R1000 per hour to stay later than 20:00. I think it is ridiculous!

The point that I would like to make with this article is: When choosing a wedding photographer, make sure that he/she is there to capture the complete wedding. Find out exactly what is the latest time the photographer would stay. I never leave before 23:00! I enjoy the evening with the wedding couple and guests and it gives me the opportunity to take some interesting wedding pictures!

I would love to do your wedding!

Contact me on 083 233 5675 or e-mail at eugene@weddingmoments.co.za

Kind Regards,
Eugene Naude
http://www.weddingmoments.co.za/
http://www.sa-wedding-photographer.co.za/

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Wedding Moments: Choosing a Wedding Photographer: "Choosing a Wedding Photographer must be one of the most difficult tasks in planning a wedding. Every Wedding Photographer has his own unique..."

Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Choosing a Wedding Photographer must be one of the most difficult tasks in planning a wedding. Every Wedding Photographer has his own unique style. Each Wedding Photographer offers different Wedding Photography Packages. If you are a "bride to be" staying in Pretoria or Johannesburg you have the advantage of staying in close proximity to the finest Wedding Photographers in Gauteng. If you are not staying in Gauteng, find out if the wedding photographer will travel and how much is added to his wedding package.

With all this said; what criteria do you use to make your final selection? Here are my points in order of priority:

1. Price: This must be the most important point in choosing a wedding photographer. As they say: "Money talks" If the budget doesn't allow an expensive photographer, cut on the guestlist and flowers. Remember, after a week all the flowers will be dead. Your photo memories are forever. The bottom line here is; you pay for what you get.
2. Professionalism: A good way of finding out how professional your photographer is; ask for references. Whether the bride was happy or unhappy, she will tell you exactly what you can expect from your photographer. Remember to ask if she waited for her photo's or wedding book for more than the time-frame that was discussed between herself and the photographer.
3. Style: Does this photographer has an art-or-photo journalism style. Look at he angles of the pictures. Do you like the use of props like an old suitcase with "Just Married" written on the side or do you prefer highly edited photo's in "Black and White " or "Sepia"?
4. Personality: We all like nice, relaxed people. If you meet a photographer that is so "professional" that he stresses you out, rather choose somebody that helps you relax and makes you feel confident. A camery doesn't lie. The pictures will show your emotion.
5. Website: A photographer's website is the window to his soul. There you will get all the relevant information that you need. Is he a fresh college graduate or is in business for ten year's and longer and has proved himself. It is your decision; young and energetic or older, calm and confident. His website will also show you the quality of the final product. That is what you will pay for; the wedding pictures.

This is purely my point of view of the criteria to use in choosing a Wedding Photographer and Wedding Packages.

Call Eugene Naude at Wedding Moments for a quote at 083 233 5675.
or visit my websites at:
http://www.weddingmoments.co.za/
http://www.sa-wedding-photographer.co.za/

I would love to do your wedding!

Kind Regards!
Eugene

Cape Town Harley Davidson Weekend

As a wedding photographer I travel all over South Africa. Sometimes for wedding photography and sometimes I get commissioned to do other photography. This weekend was the latter. I was part of a group of Harley Davidson owners to tour the Western Cape. What a WOW experience!! To experience the beauty of Cape Town and surrounding areas is a privilege, but to experience it on the back of a 103 cubic inch monster is awesome. From the sunset-picnic on Chapman's Peak and a visit to picturesque Franschhoek and Centre-Ville Guesthouse to the windy Agulhas and its well known lighthouse. Everything was outstanding! Taking pictures for the Harley Davidson Tyger Valley didn't feel like work but felt like a well deserved rest. Thank you Leon and Tobie and all my new friends for a most enjoyable weekend!

I am really looking forward to my next Western Cape wedding. I have seen so many wedding photography opportunities this weekend. Contact me on 083 233 5675 for wedding photography packages. I would love to do your Wedding pictures!

Wedding Moments: Wedding Venue review

Wedding Moments: Wedding Venue review: "Losberg Game Lodge I had the priviledge of visiting Losberg Game Lodge this weekend. This lodge is situated not far from Fochville in th..."

Wedding Venue review

Losberg Game Lodge

I had the priviledge of visiting Losberg Game Lodge this weekend. This lodge is situated not far from Fochville in the North West province, South Africa. Losberg Lodge has a Three Star rating for a very good reason. From the moment that you enter through the gate you realise that this is not just another game lodge. Here you actually see the game. There is also a rich birdlife.

The Losberg Lodge slogan is "Hospitality from the heart". This cannot be more true. William and Nicky serve you with a smile! Their friendly service definitely make you feel at home from your arrival till your departure.

As a true South African farm boy, food is very high on my priority list. All I can say is excellent!! This weekend we enjoyed from traditional "Afrikaanse food" to a mouth watering Wedding Dinner on the Saturday night. I can speak from a position of authority because as wedding photographer I do many weddings per month. Losberg's food rates as one of the best!

Losberg Lodge has a beautiful wedding venue that can be expertly decorated for every need. As a wedding photographer I was excited to see all the photo opportunities in the surrounding bush and the beautiful well kept gardens.

Wedding Packages can include accommodation for family and friends. Prices are negotiable for larger groups.

Their sevices include:

• Self catering accommodation
• Full board accommodation
• Conference facilities 
• Weddings and functions
• Restaurant and bar
• Variety of Wildlife and birds
• Game drives
• 20km mountain bike trail
• Hiking trails
• Bird watching
• Swimming pool

William is the owner of  Losberg Game Lodge and can be contacted at 083 661 7708 or e-mail on losberg.gamelodge@gmail.com.

Wedding Packages

Wedding Packages

As a Gauteng based wedding photographer, I can offer you any wedding package that you require. This is my basic wedding packages. We can add to any of these packages to suit your needs. 
Gold

·         A-3 Leather bound photo book for wedding couple

·         2 X  A-5 Leather bound photo books for parents of the wedding couple

·         DVD with all photo’s

·         5 X A-4 enlargements

·         5 X A-5 enlargements

Silver

·         A-3 Leather bound photo book for wedding couple

·         DVD with all photo’s

·         5 X A-4 enlargements

·         5 X A-5 enlargements

Bronze

·         A-3 Leather bound photo book for wedding couple

·         DVD with all photo’s

Blue

·         A-4 Photo book with personalized cover

Contact me at 083 233 5675 or 076 909 8091 

New Wedding websites

Hi everybody!
I am a wedding photographer with nine years of wedding photography experience. Please visit my new wedding photography websites at http://www.weddingmoments.co.za/ and http://www.sa-wedding-photographer.co.za/
I will use this blog to give useful info on choosing a wedding photographer that will suit your needs and what criteria to use. I will also give info on wedding venues, caterers and flowers.
Please feel free to give comment!