STAY FOCUSED Focusing on the essence: Sometimes people become so consumed with all of the trappings of the wedding, they sometimes lose track of the essence of the event, which is their love for one-another. Weddings are about interaction and sharing that time together ­ about the intimacy of the relationship. The location is a background element used to frame and accentuate the happy couple and their friends. Here are some of the things photographers think about when the walk into a room: Is there a high point to shoot from? Is there a window to shoot through? Is there any window light? Is there a clean uncluttered background? Those are the types of skills that an experienced photojournalist can bring to the table, ensuring that what’s really important on the wedding day can be preserved despite other factors. Ultimately it’s all about the value of your memories. One bride wrote “Looking back, the money spent on wedding photography was the best and wisest investment. The flowers are dead, the cake is eaten, the dress is in storage ­ but thanks to those pictures, those moments will last forever.” Neil Anthony <<-- Back --- Next -->>