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sonable range is $1,100 to
$2,250.
"It's fairly costly," Holzman
says, "but a great value com-
pared to the other costs of
putting on a party" Golden-
berg agrees: "People will spend
a lot on parties, but they're
spending it on their guests.
The only thing they're buying
for themselves is the pic-
tures."
After selecting your
photographer and/or videog-
rapher, there are several things
you can do to make the experi-
ence go smoothly.
Holzman provides his
clients "Guidelines for Great
Photography at Your Special
Occasion." But all camera
professionals are asked
similar questions.
Goldenberg says a
frequent question is,
"How much time do I
have to spend?"
"But it's not just a matter
of time. We can accomplish a
lot in four or five hours. But
we have to take 200 pictures,"
so planning helps. When pOssi-
ble, he takes family portraits
before the event so the family
has time to enjoy the party.
Clothing? Bright colors pho-
tograph best, Goldenberg says,
but not pastels. And Holzman
advises trying on all gowns and
outfits beforehand to find any
imperfections.
Goldenberg warns, "New
hairstyles and makeup should
not be tried the day of the
wedding or bar mitzvah."
Adds Holzman, "Avoid white
concealers, which may show
up as 'raccoon eyes."
He also recommends mak-
ing a list of special groups or
families you want pho-
tographed, as well as any spe-
cialty shots. And to avoid glare,
don't wear glasses; use empty

frames without lenses during
photo sessions. "And by all
means, smile!"
But Goldenberg disagrees
with that last advice. "The
hardest thing," he says, "is
convincing a client he doesn't
have to smile. It has to

come naturally —
really, it's from the eyes. A re-
laxed expression is sometimes
better."
Newman agrees that a list of
special shots is important.
"The first thing I ask is what
special moments they want
captured." He also discourages
rehearsing. "It should really
come from the heart."
Mother tip is to look and
talk into the videocamera,
"right into the lens, as if you're
talking to the people" for
whom the video is being made.
"This video is for them," he
says, "and they're going to
watch it over and over again."
If you follow these tips, you
may not even notice the cam-
eras at your event. "The biggest
compliment we get," says
Goldenberg, "is, 'When did
you take those pictures? You
were very unobtrusive.'" O