Photographers Wedding Shoot Checklist

    Here are a few tips for those photographers who are new to the Wedding Photography business.
We will have suggestions on how to prepare and plan for your photoshoot on your clients big day.
When beginning the process remember to ask lots of questions pertaining to the event and what you clients expect to get from you, and remember a happy client means a job well done!

 We all know the key and most of the time the most important shots every photographer is looking for (or should be looking for) in a wedding shoot are (1) The kiss (2) The exchange of rings, but remember to ask the clients what specific shots they are wanting so you capture just what they are looking for. Different clients have different ideas, for example one client might want a group photo of everyone attending the wedding. Other clients might want a photo of certain people together in different photos.

 Each job is different and that's what excites most photographers. Photographers are always looking for new challenges!

 Now down to business or the more in depth business I should say.
For the client its all about location! location! location! So make sure you are ready and fully up to date with the ins and outs of your location. Professional photographers always say "When in doubt, scope it out!" Know where everything is and where you would like to get certain shots at. When starting a session start at the least favorite spot and work up to your most favorite. The reason for starting a your least favorite is because the longer you shoot you will warm up and get better images so when you reach you favorite spot you will get that perfect image, AKA the "Money Shot!"

  Now to the most important part "Equipment" all parts are very important but the reason this one is on top is because no equipment means not shoot or images that are not usable. (Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it)

Checklist time here we go!

1- Camera
2- Back up camera
3- Lenses
4- Back up Lenses (optional but a great idea)
5- Flashes
6- Filters (Filters are your friend and can work wonders)
7-Extra batteries for everything!!!! (including camera that's pretty important)
8-Memory cards (Depending on card size and how many photos you will be taking)
9-Tripod X2 (Just incase one breaks a leg... Pun intended)

  There are so many more items of equipment you could need depending on your shoot so it would be impossible to list them all. I have listed some of the most important. I hope this blog helps all the new photographers out there. Remember only you can set a limit on your goals and you can do and succeed in anything you put hard work and your mind to!

What to Consider Before Having a Winter Wedding

Hello Simple Life Photography fans,

 Today I'm going to be talking about What to Consider Before Having a Winter Wedding.
Imagine this a fresh white glistening blanked of snow covers the ground and rows of chairs full of family and friends sit on each side of you as you walk down the isle to say I do. Just the perfect amount of snow is falling as you read you vows and kiss your groom. It just sounds perfect doesn't it?

 Having a winter wedding can be so amazing but there are some things you need to know and consider before planning you big day in a winter wonderland. Will the weather cooperate or will there be a blizzard during the middle of the event?, do you have children or elderly who cant be out in the cold for very long with out getting sick?, How are you going to keep every one warm? and How are you going to keep the decorations from getting ruined if a "blizzard" does happen to occur halfway through the wedding? There are going to be more things to consider it all just depends on what you have planned for you wedding.

 Now I'm not trying to discourage you from having a winter wedding. I think it would be so amazing and beautiful but we have to make sure its practical and everything we expect is possible. I cant wait to hear all your stories about your Winter Wonderland Weddings!

 This is Collin signing off until next time, remember to keep a smile on your face and love in your heart because that is the best recipe for making someone's day!