Photography etiquette in bridal salons

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Wedding photography is not always limited to photos of the big day. If you are a bride to be, you may want to take pictures of the entire process, including when you are trying on wedding dresses. These photos can be helpful if you want to review them before making your selection or send photos to friends and family for their opinion. Each bridal salon has its own policies on photography and the polite photographer follows a few simple rules before snapping that picture.

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1. Call Ahead

   • Never assume you can take pictures while trying on wedding dresses. Many stores prohibit photography to discourage brides from trying on their expensive dresses and then using the photo to find a less expensive version. If you must get pictures of the dresses you are trying on, call ahead before visiting. Ask about the salon's photography policy and confirm that they allow photographs before making your appointment or arriving to try on dresses.

   Obey the Rules

   • Once you've learned the salon's policy on photography, make sure you follow it. Do not try to sneak pictures with a cellphone or small camera. This is not only impolite but may result in the store asking you to leave. If you are undecided about two or three different dresses, ask the sales clerk to make a note of the styles and return to try them on again with a trusted friend. If your mother, sister or closest friend lives out of town, try to schedule your visit to the bridal salon when one of them is in town so that they can give their advice without you having to sneak photos.

   When Pictures Are Allowed

   • If the store does permit photography, be respectful of the salon's other customers. Restrict your photography to pictures of you and the dresses you are trying on. Don't take lots of pictures of the entire salon or of other brides without permission. Bring a friend to take the pictures- the salon staff may not have the time to take pictures of each dress you try on and may not know operate your camera. If you are taking pictures to get ideas and do not intend to buy your dress at the salon, try to minimize the amount of time you take. The sales associates often work on commission and it's rude to waste their time for your photographs.

   After You've Bought the Dress

   • Many bridal salons that do not allow photography while shopping do allow photos once you have purchased the dress. If your salon permits post-purchase photographs, consider scheduling an appointment for your photographer to come and take your bridal portrait at your final dress fitting. This will save you time on your wedding day and also allow you to have a bridal portrait in advance for newspaper announcements. Ask the salon if there is a less busy time that would be most convenient and arrive with your hair and makeup already done, so you do not take up too much of the store's time. If your photographer would like to use special lighting or props, confirm in advance that this is okay with the bridal salon.

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