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Selecting A Wedding Photographer

By Autumn Lockwood

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Weddings are among the most important events in our personal lives. They represent the joining of families, the promise of commitment, and new beginnings. One of the most important parts of a wedding are the pictures, so you want to make sure your photographer is up to the job. So, here is a quick guide to finding a good wedding photographer so you can enjoy your pictures for years to come.

Budget it Out

Unfortunately, cost is going to play a large part in your ability to select a wedding photographer. Weddings are expensive affairs, and a well-rounded and experienced photographer isn't likely to come cheap. Create a budget so you include the cost of shooting the event along with the cost of prints, picture frames, albums and other incidentals. When you have a dollar figure in mind, you'll be better prepared in selecting a wedding photographer in your price range. Just remember that photographers that work for less often do so for a reason, so buyer beware.

Find Your Style

What kind of style do you like? Classic portraiture, wedding photo-journalism or candid shots? Every photographer has their own style of shooting so get familiar with their work and style before you agree to anything. Always meet with each photographer and ask to see examples of their work. Meeting with the photographer will help you understand their personality and artistic style to ultimately see if they're a good fit. Remember that a wedding photographer is going to be present throughout your wedding - it is important you and your guests will be comfortable with them.

Check for Experience

Choosing a wedding photographer is not something you should leave to the roll of a dice. Once you find a photographer who matches your personal style and shoots in a manner that you like, make sure to get at least 3 references of previous clients so you can speak with them about the service they received. Find out how the photographer worked at the wedding- were they responsive, were they on time and how did they respond to any problems?. Credentials are important, but nothing is more telling than the stories of former clients.

Ask Around, Now

Speak with your friends and family about wedding photographers they may have used. Wedding photography is a specific niche so often the best wedding photographers have worked for someone you know. You should start looking for a photographer as soon as you have a wedding date - top-notch wedding photographers often book their schedule months or a year in advance. There's nothing worse than finding the perfect shooter only to discover they're booked for another wedding on the same day.

Get it in Writing

As stated above, a wedding is a once in a lifetime experience. No matter how amazing the photographer may be, you are putting a lot of faith in their ability to show up and shoot the photographs you want. To make sure the photographer delivers on their promises, you're going to want a contract detailing the agreement. The agreement should include what you're paying, the time they're expected to arrive on the wedding day, how long they'll stay and what they're expected to do. If your photographer can't back up his or her promises in writing, find someone else.

Finding a wedding photographer can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding, but if you start early and cover your bases you should have no trouble finding the perfect shooter for your style and budget. With the wedding photographer selected, you'll be able to focus on all the other wedding details!

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