What To Look For When Selecting Your Wedding Photographer8137162
I remember back to when I got married and the sheer aggravation of browsing through all the photographers in my region led me to nearly 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 sure I did it right. I want to share my tips on what to look for when choosing your wedding photographer to spare you the frustration 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 enables them to start the "hard sell" on you. It is 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 sure any photographer you are considering has a transparent pricing structure in location 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 recent wedding instead of the hand picked "best of the best" you will see on their website. This provides you a fantastic opportunity to see if the photographer can seamlessly blend all the components of your big day together to produce a set of memories you can cherish forever. It would also be wise to ask to see photographs from weddings exactly where the weather was poor or where the reception hall was particularly dark to make sure the photographer can deal with all types of situations.
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 is why I always advocate meeting your possible photographers in person before you book them on their photographs alone. This allows you to see if you can work together, if your photographer has good "people skills" to be able to manage your wedding party and to see general if the photographer has what it requires or just talks a great 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 people get married and virtually each wedding has a photographer! So ask your friends if they have any recommendations for you or indeed if they know of any photographers to avoid. The industry revolves around word of mouth and if a photographers has a poor reputation in your local region 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 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 want from your photography. When you are contemplating photographers, it's wise to trust your gut and give more thought to those who catch your attention when you reach their website. Only you can make the choice so after all stated 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 must be so excited! Try to unwind and appreciate the procedure even at those occasions you really feel like calling it all off!
