What To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Choosing the right photographer for your wedding is no easy task.  You want someone that understand what you are expecting in your photos and someone that has a personality that you click with.  Your planner will have a suggested list based on your budget and know all the right questions to ask, however, they may come a time when you visit a photographer without your planner and you need to know what to ask.

• How much experience have they had shooting weddings?  Indoor or outdoor weddings?
• What is their photography style? In the consultation the bride must be as specific as possible about what you like and/or dislike.
• Is the photographer familiar with your venue or venues that are similar?
• How long have you been in business?
• Will the photographer that's doing the consultation be the photographer? If not, which photographer and ask to see that photographer's work.
• Will there be another shooter? Depending on what's going on many photographers will have another shooter photographing from a different angle, this will ensure they catch everything.
• How many events will you be shooting that day?
• Will the proofs be online?
• How long after the wedding will the proofs be available then the final product?
• What happens if there is an emergency and the photographer can not show up?
• If your wedding runs longer than expected will the photographer stay? If so, is there an additional cost?

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Should I Have An Engagement Photo Shoot?

Yes, Yes, and Yes. 

This may be the first time you and your fiancé are having professional photos taken, so please take advantage of this opportunity as soon as you select your photographer.  You may feel you cannot take the time out of your busy schedule, however, your engagement photo session is a valuable tool that I think all engaged couples should utilize.  

An engagement session helps you loosen up when taking photos.  This should be a time where you can show your personality and have fun.

Your engagement session allows you and the photographer to get to know one another, Its important!  Make sure that the photographer for your engagement session is going to be the same photographer on the wedding day.  

Choose a location that has meaning to the both of you.  It could be where you got engaged, a place where you always wanted to be photographed, or even the museum.  Just make sure it’s a place where you both will have fun.

Your photographer will have fun with you.  He/She will give you tips on how to pose and how not to pose.  It gives him the opportunity to see what light works best for your skin color.

 Taking your engagement photos early allows you to use them for save the dates, or wedding favors.  

         

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Creative Wedding Photography

Photography is not just pictures of family, friends, and events; photography is visual art. 

Your wedding is an important celebratory event where the pictures are meant to last for a lifetime.  Depending on your taste, you want to make it a priority to discuss with your photographer and coordinator the style of photography you want to see in your photos.  Whatever your style, creativity is the key to getting the most out of your photos.

Start to think outside the box.  Something that you may think is silly, your photographer will capture as fun.  Visit your venue and the surrounding area and begin to create ideas that will make you want to look at your photos over and over.  Remember this is your wedding and you want your memories to last a lifetime. 

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