Wedding Day Essentials: A Shopping List for Photographers
It can be surprising how professional or amateur shutterbugs may need more than a reliable camera and excellent lenses to shoot a special occasion with much success. It is a daunting undertaking that may be one’s first and last chance to prove something if not fully geared up for it.
Considering the various situations you may encounter as you spend time with the soon-to-be-wed couple, it helps to buy essential items that will save the day for you and your clients. Here is a checklist to guide you in putting together your very own kit.
Wipes
Whether huge or modest in size, a stained white dress has the potential for ruining what could be a flawless event. So be sure to put these absolute lifesavers in your shopping cart. You will never know. Perhaps, you could spare the bride some tears on her big day.
Folding Scissors or Swiss Card
Obviously, because weddings also mean lots of clothes everywhere, you will likely need this item at some point. If you can purchase a small-sized gadget that comes with many other accessories, so much better.
Sticky Roller Brush
Aside from pleasing your customer with your preparedness, buying this product will save you from having to Photoshop tons of loose materials on a suit or dress.
Tylenol
It seems that there is always someone needing this medicine during special events. With this in the shopping bag, it is not far-fetched that you will come to the rescue of a potential client.
Granola Bars
Amidst all the excitement, the lovely pair tends to overlook if they have eaten anything yet. So, grab these products at the grocer’s to keep their energy up throughout the celebration.
Bottled Water
Because the couple has many other important matters to attend, they might forget to stay hydrated on their wedding day. If you happen to drop by the supermarket or a convenience store, buy a bottle or two for them.
Energy Bars and Beverages
Occasions such as this will definitely consume much of one’s body fuel, especially that the entourage and organisers may have breakfast, lunch, or dinner at some ungodly hour. So, include this in your grocery as much as possible.
Miscellaneous Stuff
There are many other useful items you can get in a corner shop that the bride and groom will definitely thank you for in case of emergencies, such as an extra pair of cuff links, mirror, Kleenex, hand sanitiser, hair spray, breath mints, Band-Aids, safety and bobby pins, sewing kit, etc.
So, try to win plenty of awesome points by being prepared with these handy goodies. If you have anything to add, feel free to do so. Good luck, mate!