Western Cape Wedding Photographer Information

• Never skimp on your photographer. Nobody’s going to recall if your bouquets had daisies or rare, exotic orchids. But a long time from now, your great grand children will be viewing your wedding album. Your photographs are not just souvenirs, they’re heirlooms. Spend enough money on them to make sure they are there for years and years..
• Avoid complicated hairstyles and veils. You’ll be walking around, too busy talking to guests to check the mirror. You don’t want your veil hanging to the side, or your bangs plastered to your face. Keep it simple and elegant. If you want a dramatic veil for your walk down the aisle, look for a style that allows you to detach part of it, leaving you with something less cumbersome at the reception.
• Buy or make a small clutch bag or pouch that matches your gown. It should carry blotting paper, pressed powder, lipstick and blush. Ask your maid of honor to keep it handy for you.
• Wear waterproof mascara. You will cry a lot. It’s guaranteed. Black mascara will run and leave unflattering raccoon eyes.
• Don’t wear heavy powder eyeshadow. Again, you will cry. You will also sweat from walking around in heavy makeup, a thick gown, and hundreds of guests milling around you. Powder smears and cakes, and ends up under your eyes.
  

• Don’t wear heavy shimmery makeup, unless it’s applied by a professional makeup artist. It doesn’t photograph well under less than perfect lighting conditions. If you do, apply only on the eyes.
• Bridal makeup should be soft and romantic, not harsh. Natural pinks are most flattering, and really make you look like a “blushing bride”. Avoid hard-edged contouring and dramatic browns, unless blended well and kept close to the eyeline. Even lipsticks should stick to the pinks and brownish pinks. Bright reds look too harsh worn against a white dress.
• Take good photographs right after the ceremony, when everyone’s makeup is still intact. You should have solo shots, couple shots, and group photos with your entourage, friends, family members.
• Ask for a few black and white photographs. They always have a soft, romantic feel.
• If you’ll be having outdoor photographs, light is most flattering in the morning and at dusk. Avoid any outdoor shots from 11 am to 2 pm; everyone will just be squinting.

 

Western Cape Wedding Photographer

Advocc Video & Dvd Productions, 56 Park Av, Mitchells Plain, (021 3715847)

Cape Prestige Foto CC, 16 Tierberg Rd, Avondale, Cape Town (021 9304884)

Cedric Petersen Photographer, 6 La Rochelle Clse, La Rochelle, Bellville (082 7991501)

Gavin Withers Photography CC, 15 Southampton Rd, The Heath, Heathfield (021 7157533)

Photo Anzel, Cape Town Central (021 9757421)