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Pictures Worth Thousands
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Memories
of your Jewish Celebration will stay with you for a life
time. But the photographs will bring back moments in
time, precious and heartwarming. Thus, if
you're going to splurge on anything for your wedding, make it
the pictures. Hiring the best photographer you
can afford will ensure against disappointment and regret that
come from poor pictures.
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Finding the Right Photographer for Your Jewish Celebration
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As
always, get recommendations from friends as well as the other
vendors whose services you are using, such as the caterer,
makeup artist, or florist. If you can, look through
friends' albums as well as several studios. Bridal fairs
and photography shows are another place to search for
professionals. And of course, search the Jewish
Celebration Vendor Directory for Photographers in your Area.
Keep
in mind that yours will be a JEWISH Celebration. It is
important to hire photographers who are well versed in the art
of photo-taking at such celebrations. For example, consider a
Jewish wedding. The rituals are different, the high points
of the ceremony are unique, and the necessary setup for under
the Chuppah celebration requires positioning, lighting, and an
understanding of the process.
A
Jewish Wedding must-take Photo List:
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Bride's
Portrait
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Groom's
Portrait
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Bride
and groom - official portrait
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Bride
and groom - and entire wedding party
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Bride
and groom and family members
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Bride
with parents
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Groom
with parents
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Bride
and groom with both sets of parents
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Bride
and groom with grandparents and other special family members
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Members
of family walking down the aisle
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Groom
and parents as they enter
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Bride
and parents as they enter
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Under
the Chuppah - before the ceremony
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The
officiating rabbi "at work"
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Drinking
from the cup of wine
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Placement
of wedding ring
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Breaking
the glass
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The
walk back as married couple
Of
course, lots of pictures will be snapped during the party.
Make sure to let your photographer know who is family and who
are your "must be photographed friends.
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A Few Words of Caution
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When
arranging for your special event, caution is always
recommended. A little extra work will prevent disasters:
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Check
out the photographer and videographer you choose with the Better Business Bureau.
- as always, better safe than sorry.
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Schedule
the date, time and place of photo sessions. Detail
exact time of Photographer arrival and departure. Negotiate
"overtime" fee, in the event its needed.
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Discuss
in detail the number photo albums including number of pages
per album, price for additional photos in various sizes,
number of pictures to be taken at the affair, and number of
proofs to be shown to you.
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Specify
that YOU will choose which pictures will be included in the
albums.
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Agree
on time schedule for: delivery of proofs and final
product.
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Discuss
terms of payment, percentage of deposit and date when
balance is due.
Verify
if there any hidden or extra charges, such as travel
expenses.
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REVIEW
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Have
everything documented in WRITING.
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