What To Look For When Selecting Your Wedding Photographer3599890
I remember back to when I got married and the sheer frustration of browsing via all the photographers in my area led me to almost give up totally! Of course, that was not possible and seeing as it was the one "task" I had to complete in the planning of my wedding, I decided to make certain I did it correct. I want to share my tips on what to look for when choosing your wedding photographer to spare you the frustration I went via and to separate the wheat from the chaff.
1. Transparent Pricing
Yes, pricing is number one on my list! Many photographers like to hide their costs to force you call them. This in turn enables them to start the "hard sell" on you. It's also most likely they will have other hidden extras somewhere down the line as well... be it extra charges for printing photographs or extra to cover your reception at night. Make certain any photographer you are considering has a transparent pricing structure in place and has a "no hidden extras" clause in his or her contract.
2. A Portfolio From A Full Wedding
Ask your photographer to show you an album from a current wedding rather of the hand picked "best of the best" you will see on their website. This gives you a great opportunity to see if the photographer can seamlessly blend all the components of your big day with each other to create a set of memories you can cherish forever. It would also be sensible to ask to see photographs from weddings where the weather was bad or where the reception hall was especially dark to make sure the photographer can deal with all types of circumstances.
3. Meet Your Shortlisted Photographers
A big part of wedding photography is personality and how nicely the photographer and happy couple get on in each other's company. That's why I always advocate meeting your possible photographers in person before you book them on their photographs alone. This enables you to see if you can work together, if your photographer has great "people skills" to be able to handle your wedding party and to see overall if the photographer has what it takes or just talks a good game on his or her website!
4. Word Of Mouth
This is the one time where that continuous nattering on the street corner can actually pay off! Most individuals get married and virtually every wedding has a photographer! So ask your buddies if they have any recommendations for you or certainly if they know of any photographers to steer clear of. The industry revolves about word of mouth and if a photographers has a bad reputation in your local region then you can bet that there is a reason for it. Also verify on internet forums for reviews of wedding photographers and you will be certain to find either positive or negative reinforcements.
5. Trust YOUR Gut
You know the wedding photography style you are looking for. You know the types of people you like to be around. You know exactly what you desire from your photography. When you are contemplating photographers, it's sensible to trust your gut and give more believed to these who catch your attention when you reach their website. Only you can make the decision so following all stated and carried out, trust your instincts!
I hope this article has been helpful in your search for a wedding photographer. You are planning for one of the biggest days of your life and you must be so excited! Try to unwind and enjoy the process even at those times you really feel like calling it all off!
