Thursday, February 14, 2008

Wedding Cameras

Wedding Cameras

Getting wedding cameras for guests to use at your reception is a new trend in the bridal industry Not only is it a fun way for guests to get to know one another but you will get unique photos of moments your photographer might miss.When you put a camera out on your reception table you should include instructions How detailed you want to be depends on your expectations and your guests Do you have certain shots you want them to get Are most of your guests outgoing.The easiest way for your guests to use a wedding camera is just to put a small placard on the table next to the camera. With little instruction the guests are welcome to take photos as they wish You may end up with photos of the head table guests posing together centerpieces or the dance Some brides have even found artsy photos of cake slices or guests shoes.If you want to make your instructions more fun for your guests you could give each table a mission that ties in with their table name or number For example if you lettered your tables have guests take photos of things at your wedding that begin with that letter Another idea is to give each table a special assignment like kissing photos or groovy photos Then the photos the people take at each table would have something to do with that theme No matter what assignment you give your tables make sure to mention that the camera should be passed around to different peopleIf you are wary about giving your cameras to people and getting good shots you may want to consider giving your wedding cameras to a few specific people Ask them a few days before the wedding if they would mind taking a few photos with a disposable camera you provide for them Giving the cameras to a several people before the wedding can result in some candid shots as people arrive at the ceremony during the ceremony and afterwards You are not limited to just reception photos and have a trusted friend doing you the favor Be sure to write these people special thankyous for their help Couples who choose to take photographs after the ceremony may have a gap of time between the ceremony and the reception A bit more elaborate a scavenger hunt works for smaller informal where people know each other well For with a lot of preteenaged children invited it can help keep them occupied while waiting for the reception to begin On each table have a camera and a small list of items for them to find Examples of scavenger photos include Candles
Guests arriving,Black dress shoes ,Floral arrangement ,Womans shawl ,Other photographers,Food ,Cake ,Greatuncle Henry ,Cocktails ,A baby. Be sure to write several different lists of items and place them by the cameras at the guest book table Have your guest book attendant encourage people to check off the photos that have been taken lowering your risk of duplicates Wedding cameras do not have to be anything fancy You can use disposable cameras found at any discount or drug store For beach waterproof cameras might be in store or get the newest disposable cameras that have a zoom lens on it for better pictures A lot of brides like to use specially decorated cameras that match the look of their reception

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