What To Look For When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer4974826
I remember back to when I got married and the sheer frustration of browsing through all the photographers in my region led me to almost give up totally! Of course, that was not possible and seeing as it was the one "job" I had to total in the planning of my wedding, I decided to make certain I did it right. I want to share my tips on what to look for when choosing your wedding photographer to spare you the aggravation I went through 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 prices to force you call them. This in turn allows them to start the "hard sell" on you. It's also most likely they will have other hidden extras someplace down the line too... be it additional charges for printing photographs or additional to cover your reception at evening. Make sure 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 instead of the hand picked "very best of the very best" you will see on their website. This gives you a great chance to see if the photographer can seamlessly blend all the parts of your big day together to produce a set of memories you can cherish forever. It would also be sensible to ask to see photographs from weddings where the climate was poor or where the reception hall was particularly dark to ensure the photographer can deal with all types of circumstances.
3. Meet Your Shortlisted Photographers
A big component of wedding photography is personality and how well the photographer and pleased couple get on in every other's company. That's why I usually advocate meeting your potential photographers in person before you book them on their photographs alone. This enables you to see if you can work with each other, if your photographer has great "individuals skills" to be in a position to handle your wedding party and to see overall if the photographer has what it requires or just talks a good game on his or her website!
4. Word Of Mouth
This is the one time exactly where that constant nattering on the street corner can actually pay off! Most individuals get married and practically each wedding has a photographer! So ask your buddies if they have any suggestions for you or indeed if they know of any photographers to avoid. The business revolves about word of mouth and if a photographers has a bad reputation in your local area then you can bet that there is a purpose for it. Also check on internet forums for reviews of wedding photographers and you'll be sure to find either good 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 want from your photography. When you are considering photographers, it's sensible to trust your gut and give more thought to these who catch your attention when you reach their website. Only you can make the choice so after all said and done, trust your instincts!
I hope this article has been helpful in your search for a wedding photographer. You are planning for one of the greatest days of your life and you should be so excited! Try to relax and appreciate the process even at these times you really feel like calling it all off!
