Selecting the right photographer is very important. The wedding pictures are what you will use in future to remind you of that beautiful day. Therefore, you need to be sure that your photographer is a professional that can capture every moment and deliver beautiful pictures. Below are questions to ask your potential photographer to help you make the right decision.
#1. Will you be available for the entire event?
You will need the photographer to be around to take important shots from the start to the end of the wedding. So you will need a photographer that is willing to stay for the entire event. If this cannot be assured, then look for another photographer
#2. What is your payment method like?
Ask how the photographer calculates service costs as different planners have different billing methods. Some photographers charge clients for the time it takes to do the job, plus the direct costs that is incurred to complete the work, while others charge based only on the pictures they took. Find out if there are payment options- for instance, if it can be paid in installments or if it’s a down payment before the wedding. It is always important to get all the services with their costs in writing to avoid any misunderstandings.
#3. Do you have an assistant?
It is important to know this especially if the wedding is going to be a big one. Two shooters can cover more ground than one and can give you more perspectives on major moments. However, you will need to find out if this will cost you extra.
#4. Do you have other wedding pictures I can see?
Seeing a sample is always a good idea. It gives you the chance to see the work of the photographer and to see if his style matches what you are looking for. Pay attention to the angles he shoots from.
#5. How many photographs will be taken?
Even though you might not need all the pictures taken, you still need a lot to choose from. The more photos you have the more you have to choose from in compiling your wedding album. So it is important to ask your photographer how many pictures he is ready to take. If your photographer charges per roll of film, then you might want to give him or her a limit.
#6. What type of cameras do you use?
If you need excellent pictures, hire someone with excellent equipment. Ask them to also bring back up in case one gets faulty. If you also want your pictures to be edited later, then the camera must be digital.
#7. How long will you take to deliver pictures?
After the wedding the next thing you want to do is see your pictures as soon as possible. You should find out how long it takes for the photographer to deliver. Usually it takes a month since a lot needs to be done like printing, selection, editing and finally compiling them. However the time can vary depending on the photographer. Knowing in advance will help reduce the anticipation. Make sure that the time frame is included in the contract.
If, after meeting with them and running through your questions, you decide they’re a good fit, then you can go ahead and hire them; otherwise you might want to look elsewhere if you don’t want your wedding messed up.
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