Paris Wedding Photographer Julia Litvin

How to choose a wedding photographer?

The quality of photos depended directly on the level of the photographer, on his ability to deal with the task at hand. For this reason, you should approach the choice of a photographer for the wedding photo shoot responsibly. It is desirable to pay attention to the following:

1. Portfolio. Among the completed works in the portfolio, there should be photos that are close on spirit with you. This immediately increases the chances of finding a mutual understanding without long explanations.
2. Availability. There is a waiting list for a good wedding photographer. If he is constantly available, there are some questions.
3. Equipment. A professional camera, several lenses – usually photographers specify what they work with. It is not necessary to go deep into the technical details. It’s enough to see that the person himself understands the relevant details.
4. Reviews. You can see from them if the photographer is ready to give advice on how to stand, and what pose to choose so that the sun does not shine into the eyes and the bride does not squint. If the specialist gets a feel for what’s going on, he looks for the optimal position in space for the couple in relation to natural objects (lake, trees, cliff), monuments, and other people. Such a person becomes part of a team. It really is much more pleasant to work with him.

How does a wedding photo shoot goes?  Steps of work with me

If you have chosen me as your photographer, I suggest you work according to the following procedure:

1. First, arrange a personal meeting in Paris, or arrange a video call with Zoom etc, so we can discuss everything in detail. The route of the photo shoot, the scenario of the photo shoot, the style of the celebration, and other things are discussed. Also, be sure to discuss the price and what it includes.
2. Next, an agreement is signed. Everything is written in detail in the contract.
3. After that, clients pay 20% of the deposit payment in advance. This is money for reserving time and location (if necessary).
4. The next step is preparation. It can take place with or without the involvement of a photographer and other specialists who work with me (for a fee) or without.
5. Arrival at the place where the ceremony starts, preliminary preparation. It is necessary for all participants in the shooting. The photographer sets up the equipment, taking into consideration the weather, lighting, and other details. Newlyweds get acquainted with the place, and choose poses.
6. Taking pictures. If everything is thoughtfully organized, then at this stage all that remains is to do what I advise.
7. Photo editing. You will receive your photos within a month after our shooting.
8. Transferring photos to the newlyweds in a convenient form (this aspect is also usually negotiated in advance).

Preparing for a wedding photo shoot

To avoid any confusion, you should prepare for the shooting in advance. You need:.

1. 1. Think over the image of the groom, the bride and the surroundings.
   2. Remember that the newlyweds should be at the center of things.
   3. Therefore, it is important that no one else has brighter or more extravagant outfits.
   4. Get enough sleep in advance. This ensures a healthy complexion.
   5. Avoid experimenting with cosmetics. Allergies can cause skin rashes and other problems. It is better not to take any risks.
   6. Try not to cry. It makes your eyes red and your hands reach out to rub them, which is fraught with mishap.
   7. Remember that if you need to lose weight or remove serious cosmetic flaws, you should prepare for the wedding a year or more in advance. It is not possible to change your silhouette overnight.
   8. Choose a suitable hairstyle, which best expresses the shape of head and face.
   9. Let go of uncomfortable shoes. The couple will be on their feet for a long time on their wedding day. It is better to choose something comfortable to wear.
   10. Test poses in front of the mirror beforehand.

Lack of additional services

1. Wonderful wedding photos in Odessa are the result of well thought-out preparation. And with it the professionals are ready to help you by taking the load off. You can order the following services from us:
2. Design for the selection of decor and props. This will create the necessary atmosphere.
3. Stylist. In that case, you won’t have to worry about conveying the mood.
4. The makeup artist. He will take care of the makeup, so that the bride will be the most beautiful woman of the day.
5. Photographer – this implies additional paid consultation. I will tell you what to prepare for, how to play with the advantages and disadvantages, how to take into account the light. The better preparation, the better the result comes out.

Payment

Find out the exact price of the wedding photo session in advance. The calculation is as follows:

1. 1. Firstly, the advance payment is 20%.
   2. The rest – on the day of the photo session or other arrangements. Payment is possible by cash or card.

Picture processing

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Even with careful preparation some small defects remain. If you want to publish photos in social networks on your personal page or keep them in an album, you should order quality processing. It can be basic (working with tones and contrast) and in-depth processing (removing skin blemishes, fine lines, ugly wrinkles, loose hair stitches). As standard, 20-30 pictures are deep processed according to client’s choice. The rest are for a fee.

Gift certificates

We offer to present a beautiful wedding photo session in the form of a certificate. It is elegantly designed and looks very aesthetically pleasing in appearance. There are different options:

1. 1. Groom photo session. Includes preparation of the guy and personal work with him.
   2. Bride`s photo session. Same thing, only with a girl.
   3. All-inclusive. This is a complete turnkey service.