For a wedding in Oviedo, it pays to look for someone with two things: they know the city well, and their way of working suits you. The first is easy to check. Some photographers work regularly in Oviedo and the surrounding area and know the churches, country estates and wedding venues, both in the city and in the nearby municipalities. That helps a great deal on the wedding day. They know where the light comes in, where to stand and how long it takes to get from one place to another.
All-round studios or wedding specialists
The second takes a little more time. In Oviedo there are studios that do a bit of everything: graduation class photos, ID photos, family portraits, first communions, christenings and weddings too. Others put weddings at the centre of their work. One example is Caliq | Carlos Quiros Estudio, which works in Asturias and combines documentary coverage of the wedding with more creative sessions. Neither option is better in itself. It depends on what you want.
What documentary photography means
And what does documentary mean? It means photographing without posing, without directing and without interrupting what is happening. The photographer watches, waits and captures what really happens. The idea is simple: on the day, you shouldn't have to think about the photos. If you don't want a directed wedding, this approach usually works best. Other photographers have a more cheerful, warmer style. They aim to make you laugh, cry with joy and forget they are there. Both approaches tell the story of the day, but they are not alike.
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What to ask before booking
There are other things worth asking. Whether they do photography and video, or only one of the two. Some offer wedding videos with a cinematic, emotional approach. Whether they do pre-wedding or post-wedding sessions. How they deliver the photos: some upload them, already edited, to a private gallery, so you can choose them from home on your computer or tablet. And how long they take to deliver them. One couple mentions in their review that they received the photos just 3 days after the wedding.
Other couples' reviews
Reviews from other couples help a lot. Read them calmly. Pay attention to how they describe the way they were treated, not just the result. One couple explained that they searched for a long time before finding photo coverage full of colour and fun, not just art and effects. Another highlighted a photographer who was friendly and efficient from the very start. Details like these say a lot about what the day will be like.
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Real weddings, from start to finish
And look at real weddings in Oviedo, shown in full, not just the ten best photos. A wedding told from start to finish shows how someone works when nobody is posing. That is where you see whether they pay close attention and wait for the right moment.
The next step
The next step is simple. Think about your wedding and write down three things: where you are getting married, what time the ceremony is and which part of the day you want captured. It could run from getting dressed, through the ceremony, to a little of the meal. With that, you can already talk to any photographer. Evan & Natalia Simon work in photography and video in Oviedo, in Asturias and across the rest of Spain, with couples and also with brands. If you would like to tell them your idea, write to them with those three details. Talking commits you to nothing. And that way you will know whether they are right for you.
Links
More information, not yet independently confirmed: unir.net.
