Wedding photography is among the largest wedding expenses. The photographs can portray the chronicle of your wedding in a wonderful way for many years ahead. You need to make sure you do everything you can to preserve one of the most crucial recollections of your wedding day. You will be able to take various steps to protect your wedding photographs.

Digital photography is the most affordable way to prevent loss due to disaster. Once your photographs are in digital format, you can easily duplicate them. The digital technology provides for a fast backup and restoration of your pictures. It is a technology that is becoming almost inseparable from traditional photography. Burning CDs and DVDs of your pictures has become quite common, and it should be part of the photography service. If your photographer does not offer digital copies, you should look for another one.

The paper and ink used are of outmost importance. What your photographs will look like decades after you get married greatly depends on the quality of the paper and ink. Ask to see what kind of guarantees the paper manufacturer provides. Ask your photographer to compare different kind of photo papers available on the market.

Your photo album should contain no acids. That includes the glue, paper, and any other material that is part of the photo album. You can contact the manufacturer of the album to make sure. Acids can cause discoloration over time.

Photo albums should be laid flat on their backs. Standing photo albums can more easily bend. Make sure the wedding album comes with guarantees you read and understand.

High temperatures and humidity are among the worst enemies of a photo album. Most areas you would feel comfortable for extended periods are proper storage locations for your photo album. A hot attic during the summer or a cold and wet garage are great examples of bad storage places.

You have planned your wedding for a long time, and you have spent a lot of money on your photographs. Protect your investment!

 

Western Cape Wedding Photographers

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)