I have a limited budget, do I have photographs or video?

There is no denying  that photographs are the main record of your very special day and it is something that you can look over for years to come,  and It is without doubt that when a couple decide to get married the things that are highest priorities on the list are usually the wedding venue, dress and photographer followed by things such as reception venue, honeymoon and transport etc.  Video is usually one of the last things to be considered as it is usually seen as a luxury that can only be considered once everything else has been decided and finalised.

However, we at Kliq Media who are based in Essex know from years of experience gained in the wedding service industry that the majority of couples tell us after the event that the best decision and investment they made was having their wedding videoed.  Most couples agree that if it wasn’t for the video recording of their event that they would have very little recollection as the day tends to be so emotionally charged and overwhelming they are unable to recall in any detail the beauty and romance of the day.

Having said all that, having photographs of the day is traditional and part of getting married, but again many of Kliq Media’s customers state that they spend more of their time watching the video than looking at the pictures as the videos bring to life the emotional content of the day.

People may say of course that Kliq Media will say this as they are a wedding video business and therefore it would be in Kliq Media’s interest to highlight this, but that would be untrue as we also provide photographic as well as video services. At Kliq media we have many enquiries through our website at www.kliqweddings.co.uk requesting advice and quotes for combined photography and video packages and we get booked to provide both services.

What would we at Kliq Media choose? The answer is simple..... BOTH!  Considering the general costs of say the honeymoon, the reception etc, the cost of a combined photo and videopackage from Kliq Media may not be as costly as you think.You can visit www.kliqweddings.co.uk and check out the individual packages decide what you like then contact one of the team and see what the combined cost would be...we think you will be pleasantly surprised!      

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How To Choose The Right Photographer!

A quick internet search such as 'Wedding Photographer Essex' will bring up countless pages and websites from local Essex Photographers all saying how wonderful their work is and showing you examples of their work (including our own Kliq Weddings site!). This choice can be very bewildering at first so how and where do you start?

Our first piece of advice is have a look at all the sites you can possibly look at and take the following into consideration:

• Does the photographer have photographs you actually like the look of?
• Does the photographer have a certain 'style' that you like e.g modern vs traditional.
• Does the photographer have recent testimonials on the site?
• Is there a price list? Is there a variety of options to suit different budgets?
• Do they offer a range of albums/photobooks/prints?
• Does the photographer have a qualification/experience?
• How many photographers will cover the wedding?

Once you have answered the above questions then write down a short list of 3 or 4 photographers. The next piece of advice would then be to phone or email to arrange a meeting with the photogrpaher to discuss your wedding in more detail. At the meeting it is important that you consider the following:

• As you talk to the photographer ask yourself - Do I actually like them? Do they put you at ease? Do they have a sense of humour? This may sound strange but it is really important that you get on well with your photographer as you will be spending a lot of time with them both before and during your wedding day, if you don't feel comfortable with them then this will show in the pictures!
• Do they offer you the shots you want or do they tell you what they think you should have? A good photographer will ask your opinions and will not tell you what you will get. Remember your wedding is about you and not the photographer!
• Will they negotiate a price and options with you to suit your budget?
• Make sure they show you examples of their work and any extras such as photo books. Make sure you think the quality is what you expect from the price.
• Ask if they know the venue. If they don't then make sure they are willing to visit the venue prior to the wedding day so they can find the best places for shots and get to know any rules for photography at the venue. This service should carry no extra charge!
• Make sure you find out who will be taking the photographs on the day. Some companies employ freelance photographers to cover weddings. Make sure you know who you will be getting on the day!
• Ask about the post wedding services. How long do your photographs get stored for? This is important in case you require prints later on. Do they charge for processing and photo effects work? A good comapny again should have no extra charge for this service!
• Make sure you find out what you will get for the price of a package. Does it come with an album/photobook? Do you get a CD-Rom with your images on? What is the copyright of the CD-Rom?
• Do they have a contract you need to sign or require a deposit? Remember a contract is mutually beneficial for you as well as the photographer.

A good and genuine wedding photographer will not have any problems answering these questions. If they do then we would encourage you to look elsewhere! We hope you will find this information beneficial. To look at Kliq Weddings' range of photographic options then please visit our website.

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Reportage vs Traditional Wedding Photography

So you've browsed the net, visited Wedding Fairs and talked to various photographers. If you have done these things then the chances are you have come across the words 'Reportage Photography'. Sounds impressive. So what is it you may ask? Well...reportage photography seems to be the flavour of the month in Wedding Photography currently. Reportage photography can basically be worked out by the 'report' part of the name. Reportage photography is more about capturing the mood, feelings and emotions of a wedding in a much more informal way then traditional staged wedding shots allow. Reportage shots often capture the emotion in peoples faces, quite simply because they are not aware they are being photographed! As you will probably be aware, the most natural photographs are those captured when the subject is unaware of a photo being taken. A good reportage photographer will be able to get amazing, emotional pictures of you and your wedding guests without you being aware. But of course sometimes you don't want just these types of shots, you may wish to have traditional group photographs as these are not possible with the reportage style. These shots need to be set up to make sure all the people needed in the shot are actually there in the shot! But these static staged shots don't have to be stuffy and boring. A good photographer will be able to bring out the emotion in these photographs by putting the subjects at ease. Photos are meant to be fun and capture the happiness of your wedding day! At Kliq Weddings we offer both types of photography. We feel that it is really important to get a good balance between the more modern reportage shots and the more traditional staged shots. We also give all our couples a suggested shot list so they can choose which types of shots that they require, after all it is your wedding day and not ours! Hopefully this has given you more of an idea of the two different styles of wedding photography and will help you think about what to ask your wedding photographer about at a pre-wedding meeting. If you would like to see examples of both styles of photography then please visit our website and look at our examples page.

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Wedding Fair News

Come and see Kliq Weddings at the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fair on the 29th January 2012! We will have lots of examples of our work to show. We would be delighted to speak to you about options for your Wedding Photography and Videography. Receive a 10% discount on your booking if you mention and follow this Blog page!

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New Example Online!

We now have some of our photography and videography ready to view on our website at http://www.kliqweddings.co.uk/ from our latest Wedding events! Please visit the site and let us know what you think!

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Wedding Dates Going Fast!

We have recently had lots of bookings for Weddings for next spring and summer, dates are going really quickly! Contact us if you would like to check if we have your Wedding day available!

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http://www.vintagethemewedding.co.uk/ - Everything you need to organise and plan your Vintage or Theme Wedding!