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Photographs are still the most traditional and There's nothing like settling back for a cozy evening of reminiscences with your wedding album, and certainly, you can't hang a video up on your wall or slip one into your wallet. The temptation to have a family friend or a rel ative record your wedding day as cost-cutting measure is one that should be dismissed right here and now. There are many professional pho tographers in Galway to choose from. Your wedding will be over in the blink of an eye, but the memories recorded by a professional photographer will last a lifetime and be cherished forever by your children and grandchildren. Like all other aspects of planning a wedding, shop around early and compare prices.
FORMAL PORTRAITS

Bringing your memories to life o n video
HAVING THE events of your wedding day professional, ly videotaped has firmly taken its place alongside pho tography as a "must". Anyone who has had a wedding videotaped by a profes sional will tell you that it is most certainly the best way to relive your wedding day. There is nothing to compare with seeing and hearing your ceremony and reception on video for bringing your memories to life! And as memories fade and people pass from your lives, your videotape will take its place beside your photograph album and wedding gifts as a cherished memento.
CHOOSING A VIDEOGRAPHER

intimate record of a day to remember. choose your wedding portrait for display in your home and the photograph for publication in your local newspaper.
CANDID, CEREMONY, AND RECEPTION PHOTOS

This group of photographs begins with prepa rations for the ceremony at the bride's home, con tinues at the ceremony itself, and covers the reception from formats at a park or other preffered location right through till the last guest departs. Careful planning will guarantee you all the shots you'll desire and give the photographer plenty of time to get everything on film. Leave enough time before departure to the cer emony for posed shots. Get ready early and leave about an hour from the time the photographer arrives until it's time to go. If you don't give him enough time you may miss out on many of the shots and poses you may wish you had taken the time for later on. Allot plenty of time between the ceremony and your arrival at the reception for "formals". These posed shots will be the most elegant memento of the actual wedding day. Pick your location long in advance, and if you decide on an outdoor location like a park, make alternate plans for indoor shooting in the event of inclement weather, (as we sometimes get in the west!) Your photographer will know of many locations both indoor and outdoor for great formals. Sometimes posing for formals can get a little tedious at such an exciting time, but bear with it and take direction from your photographer. Keep your wedding party 'under control' until the formals are finished. Remember, these will be the most important photos of the day and there will be plenty of time to party later on.
COVERAGE O N T H E DAY

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Formal shots of the bride in her wedding dress (or as is the case more and more often these days, both the bride and the groom) are your most important photographic souvenir. These photos can be arranged any time before the wedding to allow for careful planning and a relaxed atmosphere. These are the photographs from which you'll

First interview several professional videographers and view their demonstration tapes. Don't even consider having "Uncle Paddy" videotape your wedding day! There are many tragic stories of how the "helpful" rela tive or friend missed out on the most special wedding day moments by getting sidetracked or having equipment prob lems. Gently decline, but make it clear that this "extra" footage will be a welcome addition to your souvenirs. Homemade videos are a great way to enjoy some of the more unusual or private moments of your wedding day.
FINDING A VIDEOGRAPHER

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Once you have decided on your price range, ask friends who have been recently married who they employed. Call businesses that advertise in bridal publications and The Golden Pages as wedding specialists and set up appointments to view samples of their work. It is advisable to book video dates from six months to 18 months in advance, so don't wait until the last minute to call. You may miss out on the videographer you really want.
DECIDE O N COVERAGE

Decide the point at which you wish coverage to begin (at the bride's house, the arrival at the ceremony, with the entrance, etc) and end (after the ceremony, after the meal, at the end of the reception). An experienced professional will be familiar with the areas of many churches and hotels and will be able to care fully plan for any hard to get shots or filming around any restrictions imposed by the clergy or hostess. He should be willing to visit your locations if he has not worked the facil ities in the past. When viewing a demonstration tape, don't be afraid to ask questions: How long has the company been shooting not only videos, but specifically weddings? Make sure it specifically has wedding experience. Some videographers offer special effects that will enhance the production. Graphic titles and picture collages are among the most popular effects, although many more are available.
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