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How To Select A Good Wedding Photographer

Synka | Aug 10, 2009 | 0 comments

Choosing a wedding photographer in Hampshire 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. It might be helpful to invite another friend or family member to meet the wedding photographer as well. They can help you make sure you are getting what you want. 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. Keep in mind photographs of family and special photographs of friends that might be visiting or that you simply want pictures with. Is your college roommate coming? These are all pictures to keep in mind.

Place yourself in the photographs you see in the wedding photographer’s portfolio. If these were one your wall, would you be happy? Make sure you see variety in their photos. Look for shots far away and close up. Are all the photos far away? 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. If you have photographs you like, take them in to show the photographer.

Ask the wedding photographer for their credentials and how long the have been doing hampshire wedding photography. Find out if the wedding photographer is professionally qualified by looking for the letters LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after their name. 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.