Why Every Couple Should Ask Their Wedding Photographer To Take Night Portraits
When choosing a wedding photographer, there is a long list of boxes that you need to check to ensure that you’ll be happy with the final product. On top of being available for your wedding, easy to work with, and timely with communication, your photographer needs to be able to deliver a product that is unique to you and your spouse. One of my favorite ways to do that? Night portraits. Let’s look at a few reasons why you should ask your photographer to take a few of your photos at night!
Gauges The Photographer’s Technical Ability
Requesting some night photography is a great way to measure your photographers flexibility, creativity, and technical knowledge of their craft. While making a beautiful photo of a couple at night is not inherently hard, it takes a few extra creative muscles to find the perfect spot, create the right light, get the proper gear, and to set the correct exposure. If your wedding photographer seems as excited as you are (if not more) about taking photos in this unique setting, that’s a great sign!
Gives The Couple A Break
If left unchecked, the schedule of the wedding day can turn into a complete blur in your memory. The ceremony goes immediately into the receiving line, which is followed by family photos, followed by the reception, wherein you’re toasting, cake cutting, eating, dancing, and celebrating. For some couples, that’s a lot! Even if you’re well prepared for that hustle and bustle, taking a quiet moment away from the commotion and into the cool evening breeze may be the perfect minute you need to breathe and, quite frankly, air out!
Provides Unique Photos
Not many couples, even today, are adventurous enough to trust their photographer in taking their portraits at night. That is, in my humble opinion, a real bummer! The world outside of your reception is taking on a whole new look and feel as the sun goes down. It’s a perspective that you may come to really appreciate when it comes time to hang some memories on your wall.
My goal is to give every one of my couples a gallery that is a holistic, singular piece of art, unique to them, their family, and their wedding day. If you’re interested in making something that is really special and…. really cool, then give me a call!