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How To Find A Good Wedding Photographer

Synka | Aug 15, 2009 | 0 comments

Picking the right Hampshire wedding photographer is essential to a successful 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. This will help you know if the wedding photographer will give you what you want.

Never book a photographer over the phone. It is a necessity to see the wedding photographer’s portfolio. Talking with them will help them know what you want and help you understand what kind of work they do. Ask a friend or family member to speak with the wedding photographer with you. Show them your list of guidelines so they can follow them with you. When considering the type of photography you want, think about casual shots versus formal shots. Know the groups you want photographed, including photographs that might not include the wedding party or family. Are all your old work friends coming who you haven’t seen since you left? Is your college roommate coming? These special pictures are important to keep in mind.

When looking at the photos, try to imagine yourself in the photographs. If these were one your wall, would you be happy? Look for variety. Look for shots far away and close up. Are all the photos far away? Check the edges and background in the photographs and make sure the set ups are clean even. Take in examples of photographs you like and talk to the photographer about their ideas.

Ask the wedding photographer for their qualifications and how much experience they have doing wedding photography. If the wedding photographer has LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after their name then they are professionally qualified. Ask about the unexpected. How will they handle your photographs if it snows? Are you okay with their ideas? Check to see if your wedding photographer has Professional Indemnity insurance cover in the event that your photos need to be retaken.