Sounds easy right? Just pick your favorites. How hard can it be? You know what you like and what you don't like. You were at the wedding, so you know what happened. But you're sitting there in front of the monitor, pouring over hundreds of images and all of a sudden you feel completely overwhelmed. Never fear. I have some pointers to get you started and break down the process into easy to accomplish segments.
1. Break down the day into categories - I have five categories I like to use to divide the day. I've listed them in order of importance because you're going to begin with images from the first three.
The Ceremony
The Formal Portraits
The Important Reception Events
Getting Ready
Candid Reception Images
2. Allot each category a number of images. - If you have 100 images that means you can choose 20 images for each group. Some categories may be more important to you so feel free to adjust the numbers.
3. Choose the Most Important Moments First - Do not just start at the beginning and mark your favorites as you go. You'll get about half way through and have used up all your choices. Choose one image from each important moment. For the ceremony you might choose walking down the aisle, the exchange of rings, a photo of each reader, the unity candle and the kiss. Once these are chosen you may add others such as candid images of your parents or details of the flowers.
4. Go with Your Gut - Don't over think it. Whatever image grabs you first is probably the best one.
5. Get a second opinion - If you're having trouble deciding between images let someone else help you with the decisions. After staring at the same images for hours even I get a little cross eyed. Someone else may see a gem you've overlooked or be able to point to a detail you didn't notice. If the task is just too overwhelming have your photographer start the process for you. It's easier to say yes or no than to start from scratch.
1. Break down the day into categories - I have five categories I like to use to divide the day. I've listed them in order of importance because you're going to begin with images from the first three.
The Ceremony
The Formal Portraits
The Important Reception Events
Getting Ready
Candid Reception Images
3. Choose the Most Important Moments First - Do not just start at the beginning and mark your favorites as you go. You'll get about half way through and have used up all your choices. Choose one image from each important moment. For the ceremony you might choose walking down the aisle, the exchange of rings, a photo of each reader, the unity candle and the kiss. Once these are chosen you may add others such as candid images of your parents or details of the flowers.
4. Go with Your Gut - Don't over think it. Whatever image grabs you first is probably the best one.
5. Get a second opinion - If you're having trouble deciding between images let someone else help you with the decisions. After staring at the same images for hours even I get a little cross eyed. Someone else may see a gem you've overlooked or be able to point to a detail you didn't notice. If the task is just too overwhelming have your photographer start the process for you. It's easier to say yes or no than to start from scratch.
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