Choosing your wedding photographerPosted by Nick Niesen on October 27th, 2010 The most important thing to remember is, Photographs are your lasting reminder of your wedding day. They will remind you of the atmosphere of your wedding, your dress, family, and guests. They will be on display in your home, and are a record of the most special day of your life for you to look back on. Find your photographer It is vital to find a photographer who is experienced and aware of the requirements for your special day. You need to feel sure that the photographer you choose will take photographs showing the heart and soul of your wedding and be able to make you and your guests look fantatstic. Making contact Once a firm date for your wedding is decided, you can begin contacting photographers to see if they are available. It is worth starting your search for a photographer early, as the better ones are booked up quickly. It is vitally important that you view a photographer's work before you book. Never book over the phone. You need to have a clear idea in your minds of what you expect your wedding photographs to be like, or at least some idea of style or specific shots required. Would you like traditional or more journalistic style of photographs? Do you want exclusively formal shots? Would you like portraits of special people taken at home on the morning of the wedding, Would you like a confetti in the air shot, and do you mind if this is staged rather than spontaneous? Know what to ask for. There are a number of things to look for when you examine the work of a photographer. Ask to see complete albums of photographs from two or three weddings. Do you feel that the album tells the story of the whole wedding? Do the pictures of the couple differ from each other: some close up, some mid distance, some full length? Are the groups shots group shots well organised? Ensure that the person is the centre of focus in the picture rather than the background. Make sure you can detail in the pictures: of the dress, the cake and the flowers Questions to ask Remember, it is important to discuss all of your needs with your photographer. They will do a better job of your wedding photographs if they are conscious of your hopes for the final outcome. Make a list of your wants and likes. Ask if the person you are meeting will be the person there on your wedding day. Ask how long they have been a photographer, and how long they have been taking photographs of weddings.
Ask how the photographer copes if the weather is not good.. Here it will help if the photographer has worked at your wedding and reception venues previously and knows the local area. When making a booking Having found a photographer that suits your requirements you need to discuss a price for the job. You will find that you generally get what you pay for and the more experienced photographers are likely to charge more, but this is not always the case. Like it? Share it!More by this author |