Wedding Photographer
- Keeping memories of your event and therefore, one of the most beautiful days
of your life is obviously indispensable. The important thing is not to know if
your photographer will be able to do it, but in what way. We recommend that you
hire a true professional wedding photographer who will listen to you and
understand your expectations. If this sounds obvious, it is easy to find a poor
provider. Here are some answers to select the one who will be able to
immortalize your marriage.
3 things to consider
Before you head down, you have to make a rigorous selection.
For this, there are, in my opinion, 3 main elements to observe before selecting
his wedding photographer. Online photo books provide a clear idea of the
level and creativity of each of the pre-selected photographers. On the
different websites that you visit, check if the rates are present easily or if
the provider practices at the head of the customer. Finally, once the desired
photographer is chosen, be aware that a prior reservation, sometimes up to 6
months before the event is necessary. This can even go up to 12 months for the
most requested photographers. It all depends on when your wedding will take
place.
If you have entrusted the organization of your wedding to a
wedding planner, he can certainly make you enjoy his address book.
How to choose your wedding photographer?
The first step you should take before hiring a wedding
photographer is to ask your friends or newly married friends if they know of
any photographers that might be recommended. Make an initial selection on the
Internet, visit the photo galleries of the selected wedding photographer sites
in your area, and start by making a ranking of the ones you prefer.
The second step is to inform you about the work of the
photographers in your list. Do not hesitate to get in touch with each and every
one of them, to ask them questions and explain your project. Ask to see many of
these achievements and even a portfolio of wedding photographs from start to
finish. Photographers often only put a small sample online, because of the
preservation of the image rights of their clients. You can also ask him for the
contract, in order to access the clauses and know for example, if he allows
himself to use your photos on his site. Some families do not want to see their
wedding photos public. This is an important point to discuss at the time of the
discussion.
Shooting the bride and groom, guests, setting up a photo
booth: a professional wedding photographer can give you many options for your
wedding photos ...
Set the style of photographs you want with your spouse. Do
you like photojournalism style photos? Pictures of the traditional style? or
black and white? The style is important, the more details you will give and
your desires, and the more your wedding photographer will know what artistic
line to hold. It is important to consider the photographer's personality. He
will be your shadow throughout the day. The feeling must be present obviously.
Ask the rates and the options he can offer you. Also ask about the conditions
of development of the photos, how many rolls of films will be included, and
above all, make sure that the photographer you hire will be the one who will
take the photos during your wedding. Finally, it may be important to discuss
the risks with your provider: if he ever gets sick or if he has a car accident
on the trip: who will replace him?
The little tips and more to know
In some studios where several photographers collaborate, you
will see many pictures on the walls but it is important to see the work of the
photographer who will be assigned to your wedding. You must like what you see
in the pictures, you must like the style, the angles, the precision. You must
also agree with the photographer, which photos will be taken during the ceremony
and reception.
Do you only want photos with the family? Do you want group
photos with your friends? It is important to provide a list of the people you
want so that the photographer can go about their business during this day.
It may be wise to ask who will fix the photos, change the
colors and edit your wedding photos? Some photo studios do it directly on site,
while others will give the contract to another company, and this may incur
additional costs. It is therefore important to know who will take care of this
work, because if the quality of the shots is important, the quality of the
tools and the paper used to print your photos are equally important.
Finally, during your interview with the selected
photographers, do not hesitate to ask as many questions as possible. You are
not professional, there is no shame in asking bad questions. This is also where
you can judge the professionalism of your wedding photographer
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