Your wedding day is quite easily the most momentous day of your life, so the best way to immortalise that blessed day is to capture those precious moments. No wedding is complete without a photographer. Due to the rapid advancements in technology, virtually everyone is seen snapping away with their camera, so why do you really need a professional photographer for your wedding?
Dumb question some would say, but the answer is simply this; everyone has something to do that day which makes it mandatory for a third person to step in and take charge of this department. The photographer's job is to capture all the moments with the people involved in the wedding and to compile it into one indelible photo album(video). But the job isn't as easy as it seems. There is nothing worse than getting the photographs back only to realize that you haven't photographed the couple with grandpa, or completely left out your neighbour from the photo session.
The photographer is expected to have a good understanding of the sequence of the wedding process in order to position himself at the right place at the right time, have a clear view of the close family members, have considerable coverage of those V.I.Ps who attend the wedding not neglecting the couple even for a moment. For this he has to be swift, coordinate perfectly well with his team, and above all be very assertive in order to get that perfect shot because being bashful will get him nowhere.
I, personally am no a big fan of photos that are orchestrated by the photographer that help the people in the photograph flaunt their new necklace or do a quick make-up check/hair check or display that ornate design on their silk saree. The standout ones are those candid shots the photographer is able to capture, of the look of commitment and trust between the couple, the moist eyes of happiness in the parents, the innumerable hugs of affection and the list goes on. Anything can go wrong on the wedding day, but the chaos, mishaps, goof ups make the wedding a memorable one. So the photographer has to be prepared for anything.
The digital age has made their job a lot easier and more challenging at the same time. Easy and instant photo sharing options, immediate viewing of the photographs on big screens at the wedding itself and online uploads for those who missed the event have made photography a lot more enjoyable. Also remember that weddings are extremely stressful so it is important for the photographer to blend with the crowd, understand the way the people are, operate with a theme in mind and ultimately revel on that day for best results.
It's the moments that take your breath away, CAPTURE them! :)
