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Sep

19

Wedding Preparation Tips

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Our job as your Glendale Afghan Wedding Photographer is to capture the story of your wedding day as it unfolds. And this story begins not at the ceremony, but the moment you start getting ready for the day. So, here are a few tips we, here at Saiaf Films, always give our clients that will help your photographer get beautiful images of you as you prepare for the big day:

1. Keep your prepping rooms clean

Keep both the bride’s and the groom’s room clean, and have the room made by the hotel staff prior to the photo shoot time. This helps eliminate the possibility of having any obtrusive objects in the background or needing to take time away from our artistry to tidy up. Also, a freshly made bed allows us to use it for fun poses of you and your bridesmaids.

2. Have the details ready

Have all the details—such as the dress, rings, shoes, etc.—in one spot. Having all of these items together allows for the photographer to easily snap a shot of all of your important details in one place instead of having to gather the items from separate locations.

3. Get your hair and makeup done first

Brides first when it comes to doing the hair and makeup to avoid the risk of running late. This also allows for plenty of time for your Mesa Indian Wedding Photographer to capture more photos of you while waiting for everyone to get dolled up.

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4. Have you immediate family around

This is also the time when your Gilbert Arab Wedding Photographer will snap some intimate pictures of you with your parents and your siblings. This is also a great time to have a “first look” between the bride and her mom and dad.

5. Give your pro plenty of time

Most likely, the Best Photographer in Arizona would say an hour is enough to capture the wedding prep, but adding another hour would be greatly appreciated and a lot better in guaranteeing that the bride’s and the groom’s preparation are well documented and photographed.

Sep

19

How to Perfect Candid Wedding Photos

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Nowadays, most couples don’t just want the formal shots at their weddings. Frequently, they will ask for ‘reportage’ shots, by which they mean more candid shots of themselves and the guests while enjoying the celebration.

In today’s article, we want to help our co-professionals to master their craft and be one of the Best Photographer in Arizona. Here are some tips from our photographers here at Saiaf Films on how you can get the most evocative and compelling candid photos from any wedding you will cover.

1. Keep your guards up

Always be ready—the most important rule if you want to master candid photography. Your camera needs to be in your hand and ready to shoot at all times. Make sure you’ve got your ISO, aperture and shutter speed readily set to suit the environment.

2. Invest in the right equipment

While having pro DSLRs is enough to take majority of the photos, it can be very useful to have a smaller camera along in addition to help with candid shots. Some of the newer mirrorless cameras provide high quality shots in a far more compact body, helping to make you more unobtrusive.

3. Get a longer lens

It’s easier to get candid shots if you’re not standing right in front of people. So, make sure to bring a zoom lens, so you can take pictures from a distance. That way, people are less likely to realize that you’re pointing a camera in their direction. Plus, as a good Phoenix Indian Wedding Photographer, you want to capture the emotions and retain the intimacy of the image; and that can only be achieved with a quality zoom lens.

4. Minimize use of flash

If flash is not needed, don’t use it. The quickest way to get people to notice that you’re taking photos is to fire off a flash, and that’s the last thing you want to happen if you’re going for candid photographs. Look for other ways to let light into your image—whether by opening up your aperture, slowing your shutter speed or upping your ISO. You might introduce a bit more noise into your images, but your goal is to capture the moment.

5. Listen to the laughs

This may sound simplistic, but follow the laughter at a wedding. As a Sedona Hindu Wedding Photographer, you want your camera to be where the people are having fun and enjoying themselves, as this will lead to the most natural shots.

6. Pay extra attention

Lastly, and certainly not least, you need to keep paying attention if you want to get good candid shots at a wedding. Glances and looks can happen in the blink of an eye, so you need to keep an eye on what’s happening around you.

Sep

19

4 Tips to Improve Your Wedding Photographs

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Whether you are a Sedona Hindu Wedding Photographer or a soon-to-be-wed couple looking for ways to help your wedding photographer get great photos of your wedding, you can certainly do a lot to improve every click and shot of the camera. Having covered hundreds of weddings in Arizona and all over US, we’ve come up with a few tips to share to you on how you can improve the overall look and charm of your wedding photography.

1. Know when the sun sets

The best portrait light of the entire day is the hour before sunset. You need to carefully plan on what shots you will take at that time of the day, because before you know it, the sun have faded away. That last hour is what we call the golden hour as it makes everyone look healthy, glowing and gorgeous. It lets you capture those images where the light from the setting sun floods the subject and creates a dramatic look that’s almost impossible to recreate with artificial lighting or even with natural lighting from other time of the day.

2. Get shady for formals

We mean look for shady spots for formal shots. Is there a spot at your venue that has enough shade for a large group that’s easily accessible and near the reception location? This is essential. Make sure to ask your Tucson Indian Wedding Photographer about this, so he/she can look for a spot for your formal group shots. Most venues have something like this, but if they don’t, consider if you’re going to want the hassle of not having a great place to shoot a large group in good lighting.

3. Have a good indoor portrait lighting

When looking at a venue’s indoor shooting spots, look for large windows that do not have direct sun shining through them. Make sure there’s at least one window in your getting ready area, and that the makeup artists don’t set up in front of it. Also, the larger the window, the softer the light and the shadows will be, which is what you need for shooting portraits.

4. Secure great artificial lights for reception venue

Your Payson Wedding Photographer may have their own way of shooting receptions, but one technique we find great and have given us great images is using the on-camera flash to bounce the light. Bouncing flash means pointing the camera flash at a flat, neutrally colored surface nearby the subject, so the light that bounces off the surface will illuminate the scene. It creates softer, more portrait-friendly lighting instead of a harsh, direct flash.

Sep

18

The Importance of Wedding Album

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So much goes into having a wedding. Everything requires thorough planning and precious resources—from the wedding dress, venues, professional Sedona Arab Wedding Videographer, wedding bands, invitations, bouquets, rehearsal dinner…the list goes on. It’s an unfortunate growing trend that wedding albums are the least priority among soon-to-be-wed couples these days. Many aren’t aware of the importance of a wedding album. You’ve been through great lengths and battle to hire the best Scottsdale Indian Wedding Photographer to be there on your wedding to take beautiful images of the day. So, it’s important that you choose a high-quality and long-lasting way to showcase and protect your wedding photos.

With a custom handcrafted wedding album, you’ll be able to take a trip down memory lane anytime you want and relive the day from one special moment to another. Here are a few of the many reason why you should never skip having a wedding album.

Preserve Memories

When looking through the pages of your wedding album, you’ll be able to enjoy the story of your wedding day all over again. This is especially wonderful to have for those that were not around on your wedding day. Framed photos may only provide a glimpse into one specific moment, and digital photos can sometimes be out of order in the way they were saved. However, a wedding album arranged by your Afghani Wedding Photographer Phoenix will provide a complete view of the special day from beginning to end, giving you a storybook feeling. Looking at the images from a disc on one’s computer or iPad just isn’t the same.

Technology Constantly Changes

Unfortunately, technology does change over time. Those who captured and saved their wedding photos on VHS or floppy disk will have a hard time accessing their photos today. Those holding their photos with DVDs and CDs today will likely find them to be obsolete pretty soon, too. Couples may plan to transfer their images from one form of electronic media to the next as one becomes out-of-date, but honestly, many never get around to it. It is important to have a digital backup of one’s photos, but traditional wedding albums are a sure way to protect your photos and ensure they will be around for a long time.

An Heirloom Piece You Can Pass Down to Generations

Wedding albums also make a wonderful heirloom to pass down from one generation to another. Most couples who hire us as their Scottsdale Afghan Wedding Photographer don’t think that far ahead, but by securing a wedding album, they are contributing to the family’s beautiful and distinct history.

Showcase Your Style and Personality

Viewing pictures on a computer screen just isn’t the same as flipping through the pages of an album. Albums and tangible photos stir up much more meaningful memories. Albums also offer various unique ways in which you can customize to your own style that digital photos don’t offer. It may include embossing, different album cover materials (leather, fabric, etc.) and colors, different album sizes, background color, layout and design, storage boxes, etc.

Sep

18

3 Simple Tips for a Timeless Wedding Album

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You’ve planned your wedding very well—from choosing stunning venues to taking care of the very last detail of your boutonniere—and you have the Best Photographer in Arizona to capture every moment and detail of this very special day.

The next question is, how do you create a keepsake that holds all the big moments and little details you’ve carefully planned for months? How do you sort through hundreds of photos professionally taken by your Phoenix Indian Wedding Photographer and curate a collection you’ll want to reminisce again and again through the years of your marriage? Putting together a wedding album can feel daunting, but we’ve got a few tips to help you get started.

1. Include only the shots that matter the most

When picking photos to include in your album, your very favorites are the priority. Start narrowing down your favorites to 20-30 shots. Go with your instinct when choosing. For this set, it doesn’t matter when in the day they happened, or who’s in them. Your favorites are your favorites. Next, select the ones with the best details and shows the most appealing vibe. Then, find the best photo from each major event of the day: getting ready, signing the marriage contract, the key ceremony and reception moments. Finally, go through the formal portrait shots of family and the wedding party. As you go through each photo, be sure to look closely on everyone’s faces for strange expressions or closed eyes. Check with your Payson Wedding Photographer how many photos to include in your album, so you can decide accordingly.

2. Go for clean and classic layout

Just like fashion, less is more when it comes to the layout of your wedding album. The fewer photos you have, the more they speak for themselves. Take photos all the way to the edge of the page for more impact, and put white space around for more intimate photos to draw the viewer in. Minimize text and never overlap photos. It can look cluttered and tacky. Also, beware of the way embellishments can make your album look dated in the long run. Keep photos aligned straight on the page, and use more white spaces than you expected to create focus. Plenty of white spaces is the cleanest layouts and looks more timeless.

3. Choose a strong cover

You’re looking for a cover that makes you want to pick up your album again and again. Whether it’s a color you love, an image, or a textured material, you want something you love looking at the most. If you’re choosing an image for the cover, pick one that not only features you as a couple in a gorgeous way, but also has some open space in the photo composition where the title of the album can appear. Look for horizontal images taken by your Tucson Indian Wedding Photographer with the focal point on the right, and you can wrap the cover in one stunning picture.

Sep

08

10 Photos Every Wedding Album Needs

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Sometimes the biggest dilemma newlyweds face is narrowing down the 1000+ wedding images taken by their Mexican Wedding Photographer Arizona to just a few for their wedding album. To get you started selecting, here are 10 of the must-include pictures in your wedding album.

1. The bridal dress. Of course you need a picture of your dress! There will be lots of you wearing a long gown, but you want a special solo, full-length portrait of you wearing your wedding dress. Another option is to take a “still life” image of the dress on a hanger, especially if there is a perfect setting for it.

2. Shoes. You probably spent hours finding the perfect pair, and they won’t get as much attention as the dress! Ask your Indian Wedding Photographer Scottsdale to take a shot of them on or off your feet. A photo of both pairs (hers and his) can be charming, too.

3. The First Look. You might want to skip this one if you want to stick to the tradition of not seeing each other before the ceremony. But if your Sikh Wedding Photographer Scottsdale has a chance to capture your reactions upon first seeing each other privately, it’ll be a precious and meaningful keepsake to include in your wedding album.

4. The walk down the aisle. The processional is a significant moment, of course, no matter who is accompanying you. And you’ll want to capture your walk back up the aisle as newlyweds, too.
 
5. Family. Even the Best Wedding Photographer Phoenix will ask for a list of the key people in the wedding, so make sure to provide your photographer with one. You probably want more faces of your immediate family than faces of 3rd degree cousins, don’t you? So, make sure to let your photographer know who they are, so you have a myriad to choose from for your wedding album. It’ll be great to have them all in one photo, too.

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6. The exchange of rings. Another not-to-be-missed classic.

7. Your first kiss as husband and wife. Do we need to say more?

8. The entire wedding party. Whether formal or candid or some of each, get pictures of yourselves with all of your wedding party. After all, they are your dearest people. And you probably agonized over what they should wear for the wedding, so you should have a keepsake of that, too!

9. The First dance. If dancing is part of your wedding day, be sure to capture this classic moment.

10. Couple’s departure. Those who have planned a dramatic exit will certainly want a photo to remember it by.

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Sep

08

Here’s How to Look Stunning on Your Wedding Portraits

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If the idea of being in front of the camera and having to pose for hundreds of photos seems daunting, you’re not alone. After all, unless you are a professional model who finds photo shoot as a job, you’re probably not comfortable to being the subject of a Pakistani Phoenix Wedding Photographer for hours on end.

So how do you pose for your wedding photos to guarantee you’ll look natural and effortlessly beautiful? Here at Saiaf Films, we share some secrets on how to look your best on your wedding pictures.

1. Find your best angle

No one’s face is perfectly symmetrical, and while we know for sure that both sides of your face are beautiful, you probably have one side you like better. Face the mirror and take a few selfies from different angles of your face. Once you’ve determined your ‘”best side,” work with your Muslim Phoenix Wedding Photographer and pose with your best face forward always.

2. Contour your face

Great photos are all about angles—and a portrait taken with you looking full frontal into the camera of your Arab Phoenix Wedding Photographer flattens out your feature as it eliminates the shadows that contour your face. We’re not saying you can’t look pretty in straight on shot. But if you don’t have pronounced facial bone structure, a slight tilt of the chin and turn of your cheek towards your best angle will help achieve a more chiselled look.

3. “Smize”

As what Tyra Banks said, smile with your eyes (hence, the term smize). That squinting of eyes you get when you smile makes your photos look genuine and natural. When posing, try to replicate that look. The result is much more pleasing and happy looking.

4. Accentuate Your Arms

The key to posing your arms is to try to keep them away from your torso, so they don’t look smushed against your body, causing them to look thicker on photos. One of the most flattering poses is to put the arm closest to the camera on your hip to accentuate your waist and slim your arm. Just be sure to tuck your elbow so it’s pointing behind you and not out to the side. Feeling too posed? Just make sure your arms are lifted ever so slightly off your body just so it isn’t laying against your torso.

5. Stand Up Straight

Great posture goes a long way in making you look happier, healthier, and more confident. It also affects how you feel: giving you more energy, which you’ll need!

Above all, befriend your Hindu Wedding Photographer Phoenix. Being comfortable with your wedding photographer goes a long way in looking relaxed and natural in photographs.

Sep

06

Why Engagement Shoots are More Than Just a Trend?

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If you’ve been following wedding trends in Western countries or just been attending weddings, you would have noticed the rise in engagement photo shoots. These days, an engagement or pre-wedding shoot comes as part of the final package from your Punjabi wedding photographer Colorado. But a lot of couples still don’t opt for an engagement photography session because they feel like it’s only an additional to the wedding’s ultimate cost.

Although an engagement photo shoot can be pricey, it doesn’t mean you should forego getting one. Even though your Saiaf Films package already covers the entire wedding function, there are a few reasons why pre-wedding shoots are a good idea for all couples who are about to get married.

Your photos can serve as displays and decors during your wedding

Instead of sticking to traditional wedding décor, you can add a personal touch to your affair by making a backdrop of the pre-wed photos taken by your Sedona Muslim wedding photographer. They can play as a slideshow during the reception or they can be used as part of the décor of the wedding—table centrepieces, wedding favors, table numbers, etc. Not only does this make your wedding décor unique, it makes the whole wedding memorable for all your guests, too.

You get to know your photographer ahead of time

We can’t stress enough how important it is for you to have a comfortable relationship with your Palestinian wedding photographer Oregon. When you’re comfortable with their presence, it will make for great and natural-looking wedding pictures. And a pre-wedding photo shoot is a good way to form that connection with your pro. You can decide what you like and don’t like, and what your photographer would like to explore while shooting your wedding. Doing a pre-wedding shoot a couple of months before the wedding gives you enough time to create the perfect balance that works for you.

You’ll have a collection of professionally shot photos other than from your wedding

No matter how many pictures you have of you and your fiancé over the years, professionally shot pictures will always look better. You can be yourself during a pre-wedding shoot and have your Tempe Indian wedding photographer click away more photos of you. Apart from the wedding pictures, your engagement pictures can also make for wonderful frames to decorate the walls of your new home.

Sep

06

5 Unique Traditions of Muslim Weddings

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With over a billion of Muslims all over the world, from different countries and backgrounds, their wedding traditions are expectedly going to be a beautiful fusion of culture and religion—making wedding affairs all the more exciting!

There are countless of Islamic traditions, but if you’re heading to an Islamic wedding in the near future, here are the five customs you’ll likely witness on the event.

1. A 3-Day Affair

The three-day affair is perhaps the grandest aspect of a Muslim wedding. If you thought planning a one-day wedding was difficult, just imagine three days’ worth of festivities! And here at Saiaf Films, we’re fully aware of that. We offer different packages for different types of weddings, may it be Muslim, Indian, Jewish or Western wedding. We will serve as your South Asian Wedding Photographer to document your Muslim wedding beautifully.

2. Mehendi Party

On the first night of the 3-day event, women gather in brightly colored formal Muslim wear. Adult women wear saris and unmarried girls wear lehengas. This celebration kicks off the wedding, as mehendi (henna paint) is applied to the bride’s hands and feet. Sometimes, this is a co-ed affair, but often it is women only. This is a fun celebration, so make sure that your Muslim Wedding Photographer Gilbert will be there to capture every moment.

3. The Nikah Ceremony

It’s safe to say that without this ceremony, the marriage technically does not exist! The Nikah is the Islamic marriage ceremony that is of utmost spiritual importance. The couple sits in the presence of a Muslim cleric along with two witnesses for both groom and bride. Verses from the Quran are read as the most significant part of the ceremony. Think of it as the equivalent of Western weddings’ “in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer” exchange of vows.

Depending on the couple, this affair can be an intimate or an elaborate affair. Of course, yummy sweets and the Islamic staple food—dates—are given out to treat the guests.

4. Walima

The Walima is the second part of a traditional Muslim wedding—and the most favourite part among New Jersey Pakistani Wedding Photographer. The traditional wedding banquet includes relatives, friends and neighbours and is usually hosted by the groom’s family. The Walima is to wish the newlyweds a prosperous life. It can be a bit of a culture shock when you go to your first Walima, as it’s a colourful, loud feast of the senses, with cultural food, dancing, music and all-over grand festivity.

5. The Bride’s Red and Gold Outfit

You might have seen a lot of red and gold in the portfolio of your Virginia Muslim Wedding Photographer. This is because Islam brides wear yellow during the mehendi ceremony, and then red embroidered with gold, as well as ornate gold jewelry, for the nikah ceremony. These colors signify fertility and prosperity for the couple, bringing good luck to their marriage.

Aug

25

Your Indian Wedding Preparation Checklist

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Wedding planning is one hectic affair. It can cost you sleepless nights and can even turn you into a dreaded bridezilla. Simply planning an arrangement is not enough. You have to ensure that it remains on the right track throughout the planning stage. And, to make this possible, creating a checklist is your best bet.

So, take a look at the checklist below, which can help ensure that you are on time and everything is on track.

12 to 9 Months

• The wedding date. This is the most important point to consider before you start the planning procedure. Which season do you prefer? Are you planning to consult a panchang for deciding the date?

• The budget. It is so easy to go overboard with your finances; therefore, making strict decisions from the start really helps. From the haldi and mehendi to your Los Angeles Muslim Wedding Photographer and videographer, decide how much you are willing to spend on every expense you have to make for your wedding.

9 to 6 Months

• The guest list. It is time to prepare a guest list exclusive to each event. It will help you manage your catering budget easily. Also, the head count will benefit you while deciding on a venue.

• The venue. Finalizing the venue is the next big step. This list will help you in deciding on the size and space of the venue. You definitely don’t want to cramp up your wedding party in a tiny space, right?

6 to 3 months

• Start shopping. Shopping done in a tight schedule will not allow you to explore much. You can get the gifts (for guests), your clothes, shoes and other accessories customised during this time period.

• Invitations. Start working on your wedding invitations. Finalize the design and the information to include. Print them all out once done.

• Book vendors. It is also the right time to book a Las Vegas Arab Wedding Videographer and a Las Vegas Arab Wedding Photographer for your wedding, as well as the florist, the caterer, the DJ and all other vendors. Make sure not to delay these bookings beyond this point. Otherwise, you will face a tough time looking for them at the last moment.

• Pamper time. Use this phase for your grooming. Salons these days provide pre-bridal packages starting as early as six months.

3 months to your wedding day

• Send out invitations. Now that your invitations are all printed out and ready, it’s time to send them out to your guests.

• Double check bookings. Call each of your vendors at least a month prior the wedding to check about your arrangements with them and whether your orders are in place. Also, repeat this drill a week prior to the wedding.

• Pre-bridal parlor. The last week should be focused on your pre-bridal parlour sittings, so that you look your best on your wedding day.