Planning a wedding can be daunting, more so on the lovebirds. But this effort is often reflected on the glorious D-day. The beauty of a wedding ceremony lies in the smiles and happiness of the bride, groom, and the friends/ family present. The elegance of your décor, the sweetness of the cake (obviously), and the mischief in your best man’s speech all add to the flavor of the day.
And then the other important element to a good ceremony: wedding photography. The place wedding photography is not as dominant as the rest. It probably ranks third behind the wedding and memories created.
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Wedding Photography 101
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While it takes months to plan a wedding and a day to live out those plans, the memories formed usually last a lifetime. And it takes a brilliant wedding photographer to capture, process, and help preserve these memories for lifetime preservation.
There is a lot to consider when deciding who will capture the jubilation and memories of the big day. Expert wedding photographers identify the shoot location, mode of production, and cost as critical factors that you must get right to produce the best quality images.
The good news, however, is that wedding bloggers often have a 360⁰ coverage of a wedding.
Best Wedding Photography Blogs Canada
With that in mind, here is a list of the best Canadian wedding photography blogs you should know of.
1. Focus Photography Blog
Source: focusphotography.ca
This blog is presented by FocusPhotography.ca, a Toronto-based wedding photography business. The blog especially centers on helping newlyweds capture their day with sharp precision and attention to detail.
The most inspirational element of this blog is its unique approach. Unlike its contemporaries, this blog mostly shares case studies of its past work. The blog highlights the different approaches to accomplish their client projects, therefore new entrants can get invaluable insight into the trade.
This wedding photography blog is brimming with value. Couples and wedding planners can access these archives of past-work case studies to evaluate the work this agency does. These are strategically linked to the agency’s pricing packages, creating a pipeline of leads for the business. On the other hand, aspiring wedding photographers will also benefit from informative articles like this to help hone their craft.
2. Parisian Premia Events Blog
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While not a wedding photography blog per se, the Parisian Premia Events blog is as invaluable as it is unique. Fronted by Parisian Premia Events, this blog presents a wholesome view of weddings thanks to the professional event planners of the main firm.
The unique value of hiring Parisian Premia Events is that they take care of things so you don’t have to and help bring in stuff you wouldn’t have thought of. One of those things is your wedding photography, including the photographer, packages, and everything in between.
According to the Parisian Premia founder, Sharon, Parisian Premia lets the lovebirds “enjoy every minute of it” since you cannot relive your wedding. (Except, of course, if you have a great wedding photographer).
The value of the blog? Everything under one roof. Sharon talks about the all-inclusive, demanding business that is wedding planning. She also offers useful insights. The secrets to planning your wedding is a great example while her to-do lists prepare the couple and family ahead of the day.
3. Vistek ProPhoto Blog
The Vistek ProPhoto Blog is not a specialist wedding photography blog. The blog offers little to no value to wannabe newlyweds. However, it has no tailored insights for wedding ceremonies like others on this list.
But don’t be fooled. This blog is a gem for photographers of all ilk. Dedicated to “all about the image”, an obsession with picture quality, and loaded with the latest tech, gadgets, and best practices, you’d want your wedding photographer to read the Vistek ProPhoto Blog.
In a nutshell, this blog is for wedding photographers more than it is for the bride and groom. And there aren’t many who are better.
The blog reviews the best equipment for still and motion pictures, tracks new product launches as well as product updates and discusses the best technology for both in-studio and on-site processing.
While the wedding party aren’t concerned with which equipment their photographer uses, they will demand a professional shoot and high-quality photographs at the end. As a professional wedding photographer, the only way to deliver is by using the best, high-tech equipment. It’s for such reasons that the Vistek ProPhoto blog is a necessary resource for wedding photographers.
The fact you gain access to both photography and cinematography equipment, technology, and best practices is another valuable added bonus. Essentially, the Vistek ProPhoto blog is the armory for your wedding photographer, and would you not want them armed to the tee for your big day?
4. Style Me Pretty
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This list would never be complete without an out-and-out wedding blogger, and we chose the best of Canadian wedding blogs. Is there anything wedding bloggers leave out?
Check out Style Me Pretty for case studies, wedding venues, and shoot locations, shop the latest and cutest, as well as insightful takes on how to make your wedding even prettier.
More importantly, check out the listed wedding photography vendors and capture the memories of your special day.
5. Wedding Photography on Reddit
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Our final entry is not a blog, at all. Reddit, the gateway to the internet, has a wealth of information, experiences, and insights coalesced on the r/WeddingPhotography subreddit alongside numerous other wedding photography AMAs. These are all gems to behold.
Why? Well, these Reddit threads have raw, first-hand experiences of couples who have lived or are presently living through the troubles of wedding planning. People who have had to sift through hundreds of wedding photographers or are presently doing so.
The professional wedding photography will especially open you to the varied experiences of photographing and their assistants, the different unique demands of some brides, or even a few things to avoid at the reception or ceremony among others.
Similarly, the Reddit wedding photography AMA is just as insightful. For the couple, you could bump into an idea of what to do, avoid, or expect. For the photographer, a time to learn from the experiences of others in your field. And for the rest of us? Just plain old fun reading on how people coped with the pressures of their big day.
