Wedding photos by different culture photographers
Whilst this question begs a racial outlook, the answer is simply “why not?” Living in a cosmopolitan society in Singapore, it is inevitable that there are wedding photographers from the various races whose works you might take fancy to. In a nutshell, choosing a wedding photographer should not stem from what sort of race he or she comes from, but the quality of his works and how comfortable you and your spouse-to-be feel around that person.
The most crucial aspect about working with your wedding photographers is that they are able to put you at ease and inspire a feeling of confidence.
Although you may find yourself facing difficulties when working with a photographer of a different race, especially when it comes to the traditional processions, this should not be a barrier to having him work with you. An experienced wedding photojournalist will never let such matters get in his way of providing you with the best services, unless it is entirely against his race or religion to be present at such ceremonies.
For a start, it may be a tad awkward, but when you finally reach a connection, all that will be eased and you will start seeing the reason for your choice of photographer.
Always take the initiative to check up on the background of the photographer based on his portfolio or get recommendations from relatives or colleagues. After which, it would be courteous to inform him of your planned wedding, preparing him for anything out of the ordinary, which can include the tea ceremony for the Chinese, the church procession for the Christians or rituals for certain ethnic groups.
Customaries such as these require mental preparation and a detailed background on how you intend for it to happen, as this will allow the photographer space to work his angles and planned shots for the most optimum wedding photos.
If you’re still unsure, you can always consult the advice of your wedding planner or even seek the services of one or two other wedding photographers to balance out the cultural barrier.
Ultimately, not only are you giving him a chance to experience a different cultural touch to a wedding, but also letting yourself be assured of a professional, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with a your ideal photographer