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Founders of Chic Weddings, Clara & Eva have a lot of experience in organising elegant events in Italy for discerning international couples. Both Italians, they left their native country many years ago to broaden their life experiences and fuel their desire to discover new styles and trends. Their passion for exquisite flowers, breathtaking settings, sublime cuisine and innovative ideas brought them together to create an inspiring way of celebrating weddings.
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Wedding Planning

How to book a good Wedding photographer…

— Chic Weddings

A good photographer is of major importance both during and after your event; you should choose it carefully to avoid any disappointment.
You would want someone that can relax you while shooting and can establish a good connection with your guests to make sure that they enjoy being photographed and look natural in the pictures.
Listed below are a few tips that might help you shortlist the most talented ones:

1. Bored with the usual cheesy shots? Search beyond wedding photographers if you are looking for cool and stylish images. Many fashion and lifestyle photographers can normally be hired for important events as well…and what is more important than your special day? Fashion photographers are great when it comes to portraits of you getting ready and walking around in your gorgeous wedding gown…lifestyle ones are ideal for parties and their pictures are bound to reflect the magic atmosphere of your reception!

2. Do not splash on decoration while saving on a photographer by trusting the ability of friends and family (unless they are professionals). The photos are the only lasting memories of your day, you will be sharing them with your children and grandchildren in the years to come and you just want them to be perfect. Top photographers do charge a lot for a reason…years and years of experience that provided them with a great eye and the ability to play with the light.

3. Search the Internet to come up with an initial list of names, look at their websites and pick the ones that grab your attention.
Contact them, ask them to send you their portfolio and prices but most importantly meet them in person to test the chemistry you have with them. Read more..

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