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How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Photographer

Synka | Aug 07, 2009 | 0 comments

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important parts of planning a wedding. Unlike the flowers which will wilt and the dresses that will be tucked away, the photographs will last forever. Before you meet with the wedding photographer you should have a set of guidelines that you are looking for. These guidelines will help you know if a wedding photographer is a good pick for you.

Do not book a photographer over the phone; you must see the wedding photographer’s portfolio. The portfolio will help you see what kind of work they do compared to what you want. Talking with them will help them know what you want and help you understand what kind of work they do. Talk to a friend or family member about what you are looking for and invite them to the meeting. Show them your list of guidelines so they can follow them with you. When choosing the type of photography you want, consider if you want casual shots of friends and family, or if you want only formal shots. Think of everyone in the wedding party and who needs to be photographed together. Is an old friend coming from overseas? Do you want a photograph of only your cousins together? These are all pictures to keep in mind.

When looking at the photos, try to imagine yourself in the photographs. If these were the photos you took home, would you be happy? Make sure you see variety in their photos. If all the shots the wedding photographer shows you are close up this is a bad sign. Look at the edges and background in the photographs to see if the wedding photographer has done a sloppy set up or if the set ups are clean and even. Take photographs you like in to show your photographer and see how they compare to their portfolio.

Ask the wedding photographer for their qualifications and how much experience they have doing hampshire wedding photography. The letters LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after their name means they are BIPP qualified and considered a professional photographer. Ask about the unexpected. How will they handle your photographs if it snows? Are you okay with their ideas? Ask about the event of your photographs being ruined and see if they have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.