Your photographs will be your most treasured wedding keepsake. You’ll immediately want to share them when your photographer gives them to you, and you’ll look back at them many years from now, reminiscing about the whole event.
Choosing the right photographer to capture those special moments is an important decision and it’s important you find a professional who understands your vision for your wedding day and can document it with style. But you’ll also want someone you trust and feel comfortable with since he or she will be by your side the entire wedding day.
The following are the important guide to finding the perfect wedding photographer
Check your social network for recommendations.
Ask your recently married friends whose wedding photos you loved and solicit recommendations from your wedding planner or the manager of your reception site.
Figure out the style of photography you like.
Do your homework and spend some time getting a sense of the style of photography you like. Once you’ve found a handful of photographers whose aesthetic jives with yours, email each person and inquire about if they’re available on your wedding date and the cost of their photography. If the ones you’re interested in are available on your wedding date and if their fees are within your budget, then you can schedule initial meetings.
Interview the photographers.
Most photographers will email you a link to their portfolio of images before your first meeting. Be sure the collection includes recent weddings he or she has shot from start to finish, not just a “best of” highlight reel from dozens of different weddings. This is a more accurate way to gauge the photographer’s work. Also, ask if the photographer has shot at your venue and if so, request to see those photos.
During the meeting, find out who exactly will shoot on your wedding day. Some larger studios employ several photographers, and even with single-person operations, it’s not unusual for the photographer to have an assistant handle shots of the groom getting ready while he focuses on the bride and bridesmaids. In all cases, request to see the work of the photographer (or photographers) who will be handling your wedding.
Discuss the fee.
Some photographers’ fees include everything including albums, prints, and high-resolution images (saved on a disc or thumb drive); others have a flat or hourly rate. Many photographers offer a price list that details several different packages they offer at different price points. Make sure that you understand what’s included. Ask how long the photographer will spend with you (seven to nine hours is ideal) and whether there will be a second shooter, as you’ll get more detail shots this way.
Make a decision.
Once you’ve evaluated each photographer’s work and fees, and narrowed down the options, it’s time to make your decision. Don’t forget that you’ll be spending the entire wedding day with this person, so you want to make sure you feel completely comfortable with the photographer. Do you and your fiancé genuinely like this person? Do you feel like the three of you click?
Schedule a test run.
An engagement photoshoot is always a good idea, it’s a great opportunity to get to know your photographer and begin to feel comfortable having your photo taken, especially if you or your groom are camera-shy.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a wedding photographer that will capture your wedding day perfectly, don’t worry yourself so much, we have one or two recommendations that can help save the day. We do photoshoot from time to time so we know one or two good photographers
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