KNOW THE LINGO Bridal Session – This session is taken with the bride on the wedding day before the ceremony. They’re typically close-up portrait shots that capture the details of her gown, bouquet, makeup, and hair. Boudoir – These glamour shots are a sexy tribute to pin-up models, typically taken of the bride in lingerie or sleepwear. While the bride may be wearing little to no clothing, the posing and angles of the photos are very discreet and artistic. Fine Art Style – Creative lighting, unique angles, an artistic point of view, and quality post-production editing are important aspects in a fine art style photograph. The Photographer will look at everything within the frame and choose aesthetically pleasing backdrops to create the perfect composition. First Look – A first look is a photo shoot shared between the couple before the wedding ceremony. Not only do you get great photos of the groom’s reaction, but you can save a lot of photo time between the ceremony and reception by taking portrait shots at the first look. Fisheye Lens – This is an ultra-wide lens that provides a panoramic view, where the image is distorted to make the center look closer to the lens and the edges seem farther away. Photojournalistic Style – There is minimal involvement or direction from the Photographer with this style. Candid and documentary-style, you’ll end up with photos that tell a story. Second-Shooter – Some Photographers will include a second- shooter in their photography package. Just as it sounds, this is a second Photographer who will also capture photos on your wedding day to get more angles and a diverse selection of photos. R R TELL VENDORS YOU SAW THEIR AD IN TODAY’S BRIDE | 71 PHOTO FILES 101 Before signing a contract, discuss with your Photographer how you’ll be receiving your photos. Here are some of the most common ways: Print – Wedding albums are a beautiful keepsake to show to future gener- ations, but unless you scan and upload each photo to your computer, you can’t share them online. Plus, you run the risk of losing them! CD – CDs are one way to store your photos so that you can have the best of both worlds – digital uploading capabilities and printing rights. The downside is that they can easily get scratched or damaged. USB – A USB, like a CD, allows you to print copies of your photos as well as upload them to social media, but they’re more commonly used because of their versatile storage sizes. Though they’re much harder to destroy, the small stick can easily be misplaced. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) – FTP has become one of the most popular ways to share files. With sites like Dropbox, your Photographer can up- load his or her edited photos to a folder that only you have a username and password to. Then, you can download these files to your own com- puter, send them to a printer, or share them on social media. However, the Photographer does have the ability to turn off your access. PHOTOGRAPHY