Making Memories

The wedding is said to be the happiest day in a couple's life that such event should be properly documented. Make memories of the momentous occasion last forever by hiring noted Indian wedding photographer, Sikh Aamir, from top wedding photography company in Chicago, Virmala Photography.

If you're a budding wedding photographer or wedding videographer in Chicago frazzled by all the technicalities of wedding photography or videography in Chicago, follow Aamir's essential tips in creating exceptional keepsakes.

• Remember the first rule in videography in Chicago, or anywhere else for that matter: create a shot list. Consult the couple as to what shots they would want to have on their big day when coming up with the list. It is always advisable to plan in advance as there's nothing worse than realizing, only after the wedding, that you didn't photograph the bride's bouquet-throwing.
• A photo coordinator would be your best mate on the big day. Let the couple appoint a any relative or close friend who would act as director and round up everyone for photo ops.
• Visit the locations of pre-wedding shootings for ocular purposes. Visualize how you would execute your shots and consider the lighting in the said places. Taking test shots is also advisable so on the actual day of the shoot it would be easier for both you and the couple.
• Be prepared, be very prepared. Years of doing photography and videography in Chicago has turned Aamir into a "man with a (backup) plan". Attend rehearsals to know the (wedding) day's itinerary. In doing this you'd be able to get information such as lighting at the ceremony location, possible shooting angles/ positions and the order of the ceremony proper. On the wedding day itself, carry with you a kit containing these photo and video shoot essentials - extra (charged) batteries, blank memory cards, different camera lenses and lens filters among others.
• Set expectations. Present your portfolio - if you do have an existing one - to the couple so they'd know what to expect from you based on your body of work. Know their expectations and limitations alike - preferred highlights to be documented, shooting ratio, mode of printing photos etc. Also, give your asking price upfront and make necessary agreements early on - for obvious reasons.
• Pay attention to detail. Don't just go for obvious subjects for your photos and take note of the minute elements that would make the wedding album more interesting. Photograph the rings, printed material bearing the ceremony proper, menus etc.
• Timing is everything. Know where and how to position yourself during the ceremony and the reception. Move from place to place to get perfectly timed shots without disrupting the party altogether.
• Avoid the "delete" button like the plague. Don't discard images as you go and wait until after the event before you decide which shots are usable and which aren't.

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