8 Crucial Tips You Need To Know When Choosing A Wedding Photographer by Unknown |
| Posted on Apr 03 2008 |
risky wary of photographers who are unwilling to meet with you at their place of business. An established, reputable photographer will have a studio or home studio so they can show you as many examples as you wish, including large wall prints. Meeting photographers at a bookstore or coffee shop is risky—you may not be able to find them later. 2. Choose a wedding photographer who does this as afull-timee job. Part time photographers may be hobbyists, or may be too involved with their real job to focus on your wedding. Afull-timee wedding photographer is more likely to be passionate about weddings and committed to providing excellent products and service. Her or she should have a structured schedule allowing you to receive your photos quickly. Afull-timee photographer will most likely be concerned about future business and will strive to keep current clients happy. 3. Low pricing should not be your only criteria for selecting a wedding photographer. Reputable wedding photographers cannot offer you rock bottom prices without cutting down on quality. Ask to see examples of album types, proof books, and wall prints. 4. Insist on viewing entire weddings. If photographers show you only their best image or two from a wedding, you will not be able to judge how often they get a good image. Viewing whole weddings will allow you to gauge their consistency. Ask to see images from your venue, if possible. 5. Get real customer testimonials. Feedback from other customers is crucial for such an important decision as selecting your wedding photographer. Ask for referrals or browse her website or blog for testimonials. 6. Choose a photographer who has experience and training. He or she should have at least three years experience as a lead photographer (not just an assistant). Ideally, your photographer should have a degree in photography or be able to show you proof of training. 7. Ask to see proof of liability insurance. Reputable photographers carry liability insurance that allows them to work in all the venues (some hotels insist on this). The more expensive policies provide full liability, and will protect you much further than regular liability. 8. Choose a photographer you connect with. Your photographer will be with you for a large portion of your wedding day and you need to feel relaxed and comfortable with him or her. During your initial meeting, she should make notes about your day and be willing to customize her shot list to meet your needs.
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