The sad truth is that if you've looked through a few photo albums along classic lines then you've probably looked through them all. Although a seasoned photographer will be able to produce images of a technically high standard, and have them printed in a volume which is professionally constructed and put together, the chances are that they'll fall back on the same kind of images that have always been used. This is not particularly surprising, since weddings tend, by their very nature, to be traditional occasions which attract people with traditional tastes. That's why albums of this kind all tend to feature shots such as the happy couple signing the register, the first dance, all the brides' relatives together etc. The downside of this, however, is that an album such as this doesn't really reflect the individuality of the couple involved. Every wedding is a unique occasion, capturing the personalities of the bride and groom, and if you think a bit more about the contents of your wedding album, and create images which are slightly different, then you'll end up with a volume which more accurately captures this.
Rather than asking a professional photographer to break with the practice of a lifetime, however, you can now create your own bespoke volume by utilizing the flexibility of digital technology. It's possible to save digital images captured at your wedding and turn them into photo albums online, collecting together the very best photographs taken by the guests attending and using them to create a warm, surprising and intimate portrait of the day. Not only can these images be saved and brought together, but they can also be printed off as digital photo books, coffee table volumes bound and printed to the highest possible standard, preserving the magic of your special day forever between two covers, ready for you to go back and relive whenever you choose.
When it comes to ideas which are a little bit different, the only limit, quite literally, is your imagination and the portrait of your wedding which you wish to create. Just a few of the possibilities for distinctive wedding visuals are suggested below:
Take advantage of the locale - if your wedding reception takes place in the countryside, then get out in the wild to take the photographs. Similarly, if you're in the heart of a busy city, capture some images with a vibrant urban background. If a few passers-by stop to take a look or even join in, all the better!
Tell the whole tale - start with some candid images of the bride and groom getting ready in the morning and then, after the party's over, capture a few images of the mess and chaos caused in the wake of the celebration, upturned chairs, spilled beer, left over graffiti and all.
Keep it casual - the 'problem' with many traditional wedding albums is the somewhat staid and formal nature of most of the poses. Break away from this by gathering together images which have been captured without the subjects even knowing - the bride and groom sharing a private giggle at the top table, perhaps, or a young bridesmaid grimacing after stealing her first sip of champagne.
Props - keep a few amusing props scattered around the reception area. Before you know it, especially after a few drinks, people will start playing with the likes of inflatable animals, giant novelty sunglasses and sponge footballs, resulting in some hilarious shots.
When you've gathered all of your images together, selecting the ones which will create a unique and amusing portrait of your special day, it's time to make your own photo book. In the past, this was something which only the professionals could even attempt, but digital photography has brought it within everyone's reach. Having selected your images you merely have to upload them to the website of your choice. Then you set to work turning them into a personalized book, using software which has been designed with the beginner in mind. This means that it doesn't matter if you've little or no experience with computers or graphic design, since the process has been broken down into simple, logical steps. You'll get to make easy choices such as the size and shape of the book and the number of pages, and then allowed to lay out each page by dragging the images into position. It's up to you whether to go for a 'classic' traditional design or mix and match things for something more modern and quirky. By using text, backgrounds and frames you can create a volume which is truly unique and when you're totally happy it will be produced to professional standards, utilizing top quality materials and up to the minute techniques.
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