Getting A Killer Confetti Shot | Matilda Delves | Kent Wedding Photographer (2024)
What is a confetti shot and how do I nail it at my wedding?
Even with a documentary style wedding photographer, there’ll probably be a few shots you’re really adamant to plan – and one of these is often the totally joyous moment that is the confetti throw! It makes for an undeniably gorgeous photo and is an iconic part of the day for many people. But, like most aspects of a wedding, it does require more coordination than you may think, so here’s some things to consider when planning your confetti shot with your photographer.
The confetti shot is usually staged as you exit your ceremony. All of your guests form a group with a clear path down the middle, which you then walk down as a married couple whilst they throw confetti at you (or, at least, in your general direction!) It’s a really delightful and emotional way to celebrate your ceremony concluding and your new status as a married couple. For couples with a more formal ceremony, it’s a great segue into a more relaxed or more informal reception, and for couples with an informal ceremony it’s an excellent continuation of the feelgood factors.
Who buys the confetti?
Traditionally, guests would buy their own confetti to bring, but nowadays as more and more couples are orchestrating confetti shots, it’s commonplace for you to supply your guests. Pop them in paper or vellum pouches with hand lettering or your wedding monogram, or have communal buckets of them for guests to grab handfuls from. Commandeer an usher or bridesmaid – or, as always, someone with a loud voice – to remind people to get it ready for the big moment!
What type of confetti should I buy?
There are so many different types of confetti, it can be hard to know what’s best for your wedding. Firstly, check in with your venue, as many venues have quite strict requirements! For example, stately homes and manor houses may not allow anything dyed in case it stains, and outside areas may not allow plastic confetti as it’s a pain to clear away (especially from gravel paths or flowerbeds.) Areas of conservation usually stipulate that the confetti has to be biodegradable. When liaising with your venue or coordinator, ask them what they allow – and don’t forget to relay the info to eager guests!
It’s also worth thinking about the effect you want in your photos – do you want smaller individual pieces, which create more of a flurry, or do you want bigger pieces which will be more striking in photos but won’t stay in the air as long? Do you want colours to match your wedding colour scheme?
How do we nail the confetti shot?
In my professional opinion, the secret lies in the wrist! You want to ensure your guests are showering you with it rather than attacking you with it. To avoid them throwing it directly in your face ask your nearest and dearest to throw from above. Getting height on it is key! It’s also important to ‘flutter’ it if possible – it’s less a confetti throw, and more of a forceful coordinated confetti sprinkle.
I’ll already be in prime position at the end of the walkway, to take the shot of you being showered in confetti and love. From there I can also coordinate timings, to make sure it’s as much confetti as possible, all at once.
My venue won’t allow confetti! What can I do?
Don’t worry! If a confetti shot was something you really wanted to do, we can figure out an alternative (or do it anyway)! If your venue won’t even allow a confetti shot with totally natural confetti like Shropshire Petals or traditional rice, why not have a sparkler exit later on? It’s a different vibe as the shot is darker (and people are drunker and therefore slightly harder to herd) but the glow of the sparklers and the collective of everyone you love around you is something to behold.
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On average, most couples can expect to receive around 800-1500 photos from their wedding day. However, if you have a larger wedding or more hours coverage, you may receive more photos. And if you have a smaller wedding or less coverage, you may receive fewer photos.
In this scenario, two photographers are generally preferred. This will provide you with more images and allow coverage for different parts of your wedding that may be happening at the same time. For example: One photographer cannot get photos of both the bride and groom getting ready at the same time.
If all attempts fail, you may want to try reaching out through social media channels. If they still have not contacted you after another week, it may be time to consider taking legal action. If the photographer works for a company, you may consider sending a formal Complaint Letter.
If you're having an international destination wedding and care deeply about your images and experience, you should spend anywhere from $5000-$9000, and a little more for photo/video. Most photographers charge travel for these, but some don't.
In a 30-minute photography session, you could get around 20 photos to choose between, whereas from a 1-hour shoot you should expect 40-50 pictures to look through.
While it may not have the same sentiment attached and there are of course added expenses involved, it would give you another chance to try out a new photographer, style, beauty look, etc. Maybe you'd like to opt for a different setting or go back to the grounds where your wedding originally took place.
The moral of the story is this: if you're tying the knot on a budget and you have your heart set on a photographer who is out of your price range, feel free to ask if he or she would be willing to meet you halfway. But do so tactfully. Wedding photographers want to shoot with couples who are fun to be around.
Look, if we're being honest a majority of good wedding photography is just normal, well-composed, informational images that work to tell a part of the story. An image of a floral arrangement or an altar photo of your family isn't likely to win awards but nonetheless, they're a necessary part of documenting the day.
It is not rude to ask. Whether the photographer is prepared to release them is another matter entirely. Commercial photographers will often hand over the raw files to the company as they will then often be using the images to use in ads and will have graphic departments who will be putting together those ads.
If this has happened to you - the best course of action would be: Speak with the photographer directly without getting angry. Chances are - the photographer is just as gutted about the situation as you are and getting upset will only make the whole situation worse.
Photographers typically deliver between 20 and 50 photos from a one-hour portrait session. This number can vary depending on the number of people and the photographer's style.
You can probably expect an estimated 50 images per hour at the minimum for most jobs; sometimes it's 100 images per hour at the higher rate. Sometimes we're on a trip for 2-3 days, and it's maybe 400-600 images for the 3 days because of traveling and hiking. « Do you send us all the images you shoot from our wedding?
No.In a full wedding day shoot your wedding photographer will take thousands of photos. Among these are duplicates, test shots, and inevitably, a few where Uncle Bob blinked at the wrong time or a waiter walked in front of the lens just as you took a picture. It happens.
I am all about quality over quantity. Personally, I prefer to stay well under 1,000 photos for most weddings. My average is between 600-800 for most 7-9 hour weddings. By culling down to the best of the best, I'm able to provide an excellently curated gallery.
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