Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
"Probably one of the biggest dilemmas a bride has to make is who will be her photographer. Sometimes a picture doesn't tell it all. Looking at the website of a photographer is actually in many cases very deceptive. Over a photographer's career they photograph hundreds if not thousands of weddings, and finding 200-300 great shots from those weddings is quite easy even if you were an amateur. Always make sure you look at the proofs of the last three weddings that the photographer has shot. I would also ask for the numbers of the last three brides that the photographer worked with to find out how interruptive the photographer was, was he snooty, did he make the sessions fun and part of the festivities or was it the worst part of the wedding? How a photographer interacts with the guests as well as the bride and groom makes a huge difference in the feel of a wedding, and is as important as catching the right moments. Don't use the proof albums as your only resource when it comes time to making your decision."
- Jennifer of Beck and Call Photography,
Fredericksburg VA Wedding Photographer
"Personality. Above all else, make sure you're comfortable with your photographer. This cannot be stressed enough. If you don't enjoy him or her, your experience will probably be a negative one." ...MORE
- Cameron of Cameron Rautmann Photography
Holt MI Wedding Photographer
"Above and beyond the regular logics of choosing a photographer, make sure to choose one you gel really well with. There will be a HUGE difference in the final images you receive if you connect on the same wavelength. You'll know when you've made that connection!
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- Larry of Larry Perez Photography, Nationwide & Destination Weddings
"1) Meet with multiple photographers
2) Check the quality of the album you'll receive (no thin, cheap pages)
3) View an entire wedding they've photographed (not just highlights)
4) Make sure packages are flexible."
- Dale of Benfield Photography, Fayetteville AR Wedding Photographer
"Brides, look for a photographer that fits your personality. Someone that will not only take the types of pictures you want, but is GOOD at those types of photographs.
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- Steve of Steve Austin Photography, Alabaster AL Wedding Photographer
"Make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your photographer. They are a huge part of your wedding and will be there for most of the day. Talk to them, meet them if you can, before your big day.
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- Jeanne of Vibe Photography Elkhart IN Wedding Photographer
"When selecting your photographer, take into consideration a non-traditional approach to photography. The candid moments are the memories that you will cherish forever.
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- Rick of Cowboy UP Photos, New Orleans LA Wedding Photographer
"Wedding Photojournalist" seems to be a trendy statement these days. When you're interviewing photographers for your occasion and they mention this term, ask to see examples of their magazine, newspaper or wire service work.
- Michael Cope of Michael Cope Photography, Chesterfield VA
"Book early! Profesisonals book 12-18 months in advance!"
-Jason of Hudson Photography Arkansas Wedding Photographer
"Meet your photographer and see if you like their personality. You
will be speding your most special day with this person, make you like
him/her and not just the work."
- Kristie of kp studios Birmingham AL Wedding Photographer
"Consider booking your photographer as soon as you set you wedding
date and location. This will assure you get an excellent photographer
before they are booked."
- Michael of Michael J. Bain Photography Tucson AZ Wedding Photographer
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