Selecting Your Photographer To Shoot Your Most Important Day
One of the most important choices a couple will make is the selection of their wedding photographer.
There are so many things to decide like the dress, decor, food, music, location, etc. But the choice of a photographer is one of the most important since your pictures are often one of the most lasting and cherished memories from one of life’s major milestones.
We’ve all heard horror stories about studios delivering poor quality images, or not producing anything at all. By taking the time to do some research you can be assured of choosing someone who will not only deliver great pictures, but who can make you feel great and remove at least one worry from an event filled with stresses.
You may know someone who has gotten married in recent years , so find out who shot their wedding and if they were happy with the results. You’ll probably get some good references this way, so contact the photographers who did a great job for your friends.
It also pays to check out several photographers. Do an internet search for photographers in your area – here in the capital city of Alberta Canada, you’d want to search for Edmonton Wedding Photographers. You can also do a search for something like Edmonton photography. You’ll get hundreds of results, but look at those shown on the first few pages. When you visit the different websites, you’ll get a feel for each photographer’s style. Contact those who stand out. How they answer is a good indication of how professional they are. Are the replies professional and clearly written? Have they provided any other examples or references?
Next, make appointments with those who create the sytle of photography you want and who are in your budget. When you meet with the photographer, they’ll show you sample pictures and albums. How they treat you during this interview (when they are trying to sell you on their services) is a good example of what you can expect if you hire them. Are they friendly, or are they condescending? Do they seem warm, or are you uncomfortable working with them?
The photographer will have an agreement for you to review. Take your time to read it, because it outlines what is expected of both parties. The agreement is for your protection, too. While it commits you to pay them, it also commits the photographer to provide the services you have agreed to.
Here are a few other thoughts that will help your photographer get the best photographs during your wedding:
1. Create a list of the must-have photos you want and provide it to the photographer before the wedding.
2. Make sure you know WHO is going to photograph your wedding. If the main photographer isn’t going to be the actual photographer at your wedding, find out who will – and ask to see their personal portfolio before you commit to hiring them.
3. Assign a family member or close friend to be the photographer’s liason who can point out all the important family members who you want to be sure to get pictures of.
4. Ask the photographer to attend the rehearsal so they will be familiar with where they can get the best shots without getting in the way.
5. Pre-plan where the formal and informal photographs will be taken.
6. Find out if the photographer provides finished prints, albums, thank-you cards and similar services after the wedding. These can be valuable extras that will enhance your wedding day memories and many photographers have excellent resources for these items that are of higher quality than the public can get.
By following these suggestions you won’t need to worry about your photographer. Just enjoy your wedding day with the knowledge that you’ll have many wonderful photographs to enjoy for the rest of your life.
The author is an accomplished professional photographer who specializes in wedding and portrait photography in Edmonton, Alberta.
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