Whether it be the AMAZING images you will receive from Sloan Images Photographers, or another here are some things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer.
- Has this person photographed other weddings?
- Does he/she do this for a living or for fun?
- Do you want your once in a lifetime day to be trusted to a once in a while photographer?
Photographic Style
- Are the images that you are shown, what you would like to see?
- There are “buzz” words flying about everywhere about photojournalism, formal, classic candid, and so on. Do you know and understand the difference?
Truth in Advertising
- Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding or will they send in whomever is available.
- Don’t be shocked, this happens more often than you can imagine.
- Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and that you see HIS/HER work and meet with that individually face to face.
Personality
- Is the photographer that you meet someone that you can get along with? Is the “chemistry” there?
Price Range
- Although, the last thing you want to do is shop by price, is this person within your budget?
- If not, is he or she worth the price difference?
- Make sure you understand what everything costs, including reprints and albums.
Delivery
- How long does it take to get your proofs back, thank you cards, your finished album, your bridal portrait, etc.?
Offering
- Whether it’s a la carte or a package, do you understand what you are getting?
- Is there any room for changes and will it cost to do so?
- Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customized, in any case, ask.
- How much time will he/she spend? What if you need more time? Make sure that you know what’s coming.
References – A personal reference is always the best and people love to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A photographer who doesn’t have references or is afraid to give them to you may not be the person that you need to hire.
Other Questions: (some questions may be repeated from the list above)
- Have you shot a wedding at my location before?
- Do you have an assistant?
- Do you have backup equipment and is it the same quality as the primary equipment?
- What time will you begin and how long will you stay until?
- When will the proofs be ready?
- How long do you keep the negatives and will you sell them to us?
- Do you have tele-photo and wide-angle lenses?
- Do you work well with the other vendors? i.e.: coordinators, caterers, videographers.
- How will you be dressed?
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- This article was taken in part from an article found at Frugal Bride.com
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