Getting married and having the perfect matric farewell dress are just two of the big milestones all girls look forward to.  You spend months looking for the dress and then you have to have it made or buy one.  Then while your waiting for your dress you the need to obviously find the right shoes (which will result in you fitting probably anything from 20 -50 pairs of shoes) Jewellery and hair also has to match everything else.So after spending all this time and effort all you need to do is wait for the day of the matric farewell and go and flaunt your stuff   Have you ever considered having matric farewell photos taken by a professional?  I can guarantee you that you will treasure these photos for years to come.  So have a look at our portfolio and drop me an email at riani@louisedieselphotography.co.za

Riani

Almost immediately after becoming engaged, a woman wants to figure out where to have the wedding. Another thought that may run through her mind is who to invite. Many times women do not think about hiring Richmond wedding photographers subsequently to becoming engaged. However, in large cities, like San Antonio, Texas couples must begin the search a professional Richmond wedding photographer early. Almost all good, professional photographers are scheduled up to a year in advance. It is imperative for newly engaged couples to begin their to-do list for the wedding as soon as they set a general timeframe for the event. One of the biggest decisions for a wedding is where to hold the event Since deciding on a location is such an important decision, the couple should book the location one of the first priorities because popular locations, like photographers, get booked quickly. Another good idea is to begin the guest list as soon as a couple becomes engaged. Sending out invitations in a timely fashion ensures guest will be able to attend the wedding. Selecting a location, beginning a guest list, and hiring a professional photographer are the three most important things that need to be accomplished right after becoming engaged.

As young girls, many women often try to imagine the location of their wedding. It is paramount that immediately following the engagement, a couple begin to discuss where the location of the wedding will be. Many popular wedding locations are booked up to two years in advance, so it is extremely important to reserve a date as soon as possible.

A newly engaged couple should also start their guest list. It is important to start writing names down on a list, so the couple can get a rough estimate in order to help pick out locations. Also, starting the guest list early will help make sure the invitations go out in a timely fashion. Giving guests a lot of notice ensures invitees have the opportunity to clear their schedules so they can attend the wedding.

Finally, a couple should hire a good professional photographer. The memories of one of the biggest are supposed to last a lifetime, so couples must select a photographer who will take the right kinds of photographs unique to the couple. If a large city is where the couple resides, then it is imperative that the couple hire a photographer as soon as the date is known. Excellent photographers have their schedule booked for up to a year, so a couple must act fast to get a good professional to photograph their wedding.

The items listed above are not the only important things soon to be married couples need to do as soon as possible to make their day even more special. These are only the three most important items that are important to begin shortly after becoming engaged. It is important to remember, though, a wedding is one of the happiest occasions in a couple’s life together. So, after becoming engaged, it is never too soon to begin the planning process of the wedding in order to make sure the day is the best it can be.

Coffee Table Photobooks are the new way to display your precious memories! It’s still very new in South Africa and make the perfect gift for Granny and Granddad or even mom.  Also very handy for displaying your memories from your trip overseas.  No more photos falling our of your album and photos getting a little dog-eared!  These books are created digitally (we can even scan some of your old prints and add them in between all the digital photos, no problem.    Photobooks are the perfect solution and makes for a great unique gift for evey individual.  Contact us on info@louisedieselphotography.co.za for more info about this affordable photobook!

Riani

Sometimes we dont realize what we have it, before we lose it.  Sometimes work gets so crazy and we don’t realize how important family is…  Today was the first time in months that I have spent the day with the ladies in my family and boy did we have fun!  We laughed and joked together and WOW how I have missed it   I red an email this week with a questionnaire and one question asked:”  Who did you last have a long conversation with, and I found that I couldn’t remember when.  I have one word – BALANCE.  It’s something that a lot of people struggle with (some just don’t want to admit it)  Spending time with your family (your blood family or people you have chosen to surround you in your life) just gives you some new perspective on life.  I truly had a beautiful day today with you ladies and I look forward to doing it all over again

Riani

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important parts of planning a wedding. Unlike the flowers which will wilt and the dresses that will be tucked away, the photographs will last forever. This is why it is so important that you have a clear idea of what kind of pictures they want before they even meet with the wedding photographer. This will help them to know right away if a photographer meets their guidelines or not.

Do not book a photographer over the phone; you must see the wedding photographer’s portfolio. Their portfolio will show you the style of work they normally shoot in. If you want strictly formal set ups and the photographer shows you several artistic photographs, it probably is not a good fit. It might be helpful to invite another friend or family member to meet the wedding photographer as well. Show them your list of guidelines so they can follow them with you. When choosing the type of photography you want, consider if you want casual shots of friends and family, or if you want only formal shots. Make a list of the groups you want to be photographed, including special photographs that might not involve the wedding party. Is an old friend coming from overseas? Is your high school badminton team coming to your wedding? If you forget photographs you want it will make the big day more stressful.

Place yourself in the photographs you see in the wedding photographer’s portfolio. If these were the photos you took home, would you be happy? Look for variety. If all the shots the wedding photographer shows you are close up this is a bad sign. Check the edges and background in the photographs and make sure the set ups are clean even. If you have photographs you like, take them in to show the photographer.

Ask the wedding photographer for their credentials and how long the have been doing wedding photography. If the wedding photographer has LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after their name then they are professionally qualified. Ask about how they handle changes in weather, and find out if they are familiar with your venue. Ask about the event of your photographs being ruined and see if they have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.

Finding a good wedding photographer is like looking for shoes which are “your style” and fit comfortably. The photographer who photographed your sister’s wedding may not be the right photographer for you.  Make sure you set-up a meeting with your photographer in a non stressful environment to have a look at their portfolio and to get to know them.  Keep in mind that you will be spending the most stressful day of your life in the company of this person.How do you know if someone is the right wedding photographer for you?  Check that they have a proper website with LOADS of wedding photos, check that their email address is photography@a company (which will show you that they’re a serious business and not some fly-by company) and not photography@gmail etc.  Then lastly if you have to drag yourself out of the meeting cos you were having such a nice chat and sharing ideas and dreams with this person you know you’ve found the perfect wedding photographer to suit your needs

Riani

Have you ever wondered what seperates a good photography studio from a great one?  Well here is the secret, the photographer must have an open personality and must have the ability to get people relax and have fun in the studio (like we do   ) Family photography takes a bit of practice, you have to “become one of them” to capture the comaraderie and dynamic of the family without intruding in their vibe.  The sound of laughter can often be heard as these people enjoy themselves and just forget of everythin in the world.You can almost compare our fun family portrait sessions to having a get-together.  It’s all about working with the people   We introduce what we call “interactive” posing, which is basically posing your subjects and then just going with the flow…  So if you feel like your bare walls need some colourful family photos drop us a line and come enjoy some family-time in our studio!