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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-10, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1988. PAGE 17. Photos are like a spouse You have to live with them your special day beautiful photographs by... A DJ may be answer Mac Campbell Photography A name synonymous with photography for over 30 years to reception music In some ways, the photographic record of your wedding is like your spouse to be - you’ll have to live withbothforalongtime. That’s why hiring a wedding photograph­ er is such an important decision to make. While relatives and friends may take their own photographs of the occasion, an experienced profes­ sional can be counted on to capture on film all aspects of your wedding. A wedding photographer, unlike relatives, will not be distracted from his job by friends and relatives who haven’t seen each other since the last family wedd­ ing. Professional photographers are trained to photograph with a sensitivity that captures the emo­ tion of the day without interfering with the solemnity of the ceremony or the fun of the reception. But good photography is often in the eye of the beholder, so put a little effort into choosing the right photographer for your big day. Here are some suggestions from Kodak to help you select the right photographer: •Begin your search early, parti­ cularly if your wedding will take place in the prime months of June, July, August or December. That way you won’t have to settle for a photographer just because he or she isn’t busy. •Interview a variety of photo­ graphers and look at samples of their work. Select a photographer whose style suits the images you’d Naturally, the bride and bride­ groom are going to want their wedding reception as close to perfection as possible. But should they go whole hog and spring for a live band? Or should they cut costs by relying on the canned music of a disc jockey? Many young newlyweds today actually do take advantage of the numerous DJ services available throughoutCanada, attracted both to the relatively low cost and the flexibility of the service. DJ libraries usually span every type of music for virtually every age and ethnic group. If the bride and groom have a favourite popular song, the DJ will undoubt­ edly have it in his collection. And, if there’s a tradition tobe maintained - the bride dancing with her father, for instance - the jock generally can recommend an appropriate num­ ber. Over the course of an evening, a DJ will play as many as 70 selections, says Dennis Hampson, president of the Canadian Disc Jockey Assocation, and he must be sensitive to what type of music to play, how to pace it and how to keep the evening flowing. He must be an expert partymak­ er: his music will either draw people to the dance floor or leave them sitting staring into their drinks. Most services cost between $250 and $400, relatively inexpensive for an evening’s worth of entertain­ ment. Hampson says that while most people won’t remember the menu after the fact, almost everyone will recall the mood of the reception created by the disc jockey. In choosing an appropriate service, Hampson recommends that the couple check for experi­ ence and ask for references. Spinning records isn’t the only criterion, he notes; the consum­ mate DJ is attunded to the mood of the crowd, and gauges his music its practical.versatility, lineup accordingly. Stoneware, too, is becoming Hampson also suggests that the quite fashionable. It is practical, couple’s requirements be putin writing, and adds that they should meet personally with the DJ in advance of the big day, not only to ensure that he knows precisely the type of music to provide, but also to give him the once-over: not all DJs project a conservative image. The disc jockey association follows up each booking with an evaluation of the DJ and, Hampson assures, with more than 1,500 members, there’s considerable peer pressure to meet and main­ tain high standards. He says that in the event the DJ is a noshow at the reception - either through accident or because the service commissioned is less than reliable - the association has jocks on standby to meet such emergen­ cies. Cost permitting, however, noth­ ingcan match the verve of a live band to add excitement and personality toyourreception. And, while DJs usually pre-plan their music, a band is more adaptable to requests, notes Hazel Walker, vice-president of the Toronto Musicians Association. Rates set by musicians guilds vary from centre to centre. In Toronto, for instance, the mini­ mum for a live quartet is $420 for three hours. In Vancouver, it’s $300, and in Halifax, the minimum is $252, “although you won’t find anybody who will work for that,” says Peter Powerofthe Atlantic Federation of Musicians. Walker says her association encourages couplestoshop around and it issues, free of charge, a music directory that lists bands by category and includes photos, a description of music styles and experience. Each major Canadian city has a musicians guild listed in the white pages of the telephone directory. Versatile dinnerware for brides For brides, fine china has been a traditional favourite, but crystal dinnerware is also enjoying great popularity these days because of like to capture. •Carefully review your photo­ graphy needs and budget after selecting a photographer. •Arrange for a formal bridal portrait for the newspaper at the time of your final gown fitting. •Don’t change your hairstyle or have it cut just before taking your portrait. You want to look like you. Keep jewellery and other acces­ sories toa minimum. Your makeup should be flattering, but not excessive. •Before the wedding, make sure the photographer is aware of any particular shots you have in mind. Enlist a friend or relative to identify others as special targets for the photographer. Also, request photographs of your guests as various table groupings at the receptions. •The location is also an impor­ tant component of your portraits. Professional photographers can suggest an attractive park location as an alternative to the more traditional church or synagogue setting. •Oncetheposes are selected, consider the number and size of the prints you need. Once you have your wedding photographs, they don’t have to be exiled to an album. Here are some ideas for other uses: •Give an album to your parents. •Make thank-you notes more personal by enclosing your photo­ graph. •Use photos for Christmas cards or gifts. •Include enlargements in the decor of your home. 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