The Officiate…
We generally try to speak with the wedding officiate before the ceremony starts, as many have different rules regarding lighting and where we can and cannot go. Talk to your officiate about their photography rules as well and pass that information along to your photographer. Most religious ceremonies do not allow flash during that time, and as previous paragraphs here have stated, the quantity and quality of light can make a big difference in your photos. Don’t expect your officiate to allow flash during the actual ceremony, and we usually won’t use it anyway. But it’s nice if we can get off a couple of shots with flash during the key moments as this can dramatically enhance the quality of your photos. If you feel that your officiate may be unreasonable to what they allow the photographer, please let them know about your objections. If they still won’t bend and your objections to their rules are unacceptable, you may wish to find another officiate that is more accommodating. But generally, unless the religion is very strict or they are just set in their ways, things will be just fine. Just speak with them so you know what they will and will not allow your photographer to do. We have to work within their guidelines and your photographer will not go against your officiates wishes so find this information out ahead of time.
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