Improving Communication
The best way to avoid problems down the road is to have an open and honest discussion about your expectations in your wedding photographer and their expectations in you. To do this you need to establish a great relationship and communication with each other. |
"Make sure you have a relative, friend, or possibly your coordinator available to the photographer during posed shots so that he/she can point out close family members needed for those important photographs."- Bayer Photography Hamburg, AR Wedding Photographer 
"Define your personal style:I always encourage my brides to collect samples of photos that they love - and photos that they don't like... when I see these images, it gives me a clear idea of their style!" - Covenant Photo Studio Fullerton, CA Wedding Photographer 
"Spend time with your photographer before your wedding day. Sit down for coffee, or chat with them during your engagement and/or bridal sessions. As a photographer, I will not just show up at the wedding completely unaware of what the couple likes, their personality and ideas. As a bride or groom you should expect the same!"- Mandy Smith Photography Birmingham AL Wedding Photographer
"I encourage all of my brides to tear out images from magazines that they LOVE and that they don't. These images communicate to me what style the bride truly is."- Covenant Photo Studio California Wedding Photographer 
"In many cases it is unlikely that, as a new couple, you have not had the opportunity to work with a professional photographer. Many couples feel nervous about being photographed with watchful eyes. Working with your photographer will allow you both to become comfortable in front of the camera, and with each other. Your engagement session gives you the opportunity to discover the best ways to be photographed together as well as becoming familiar with your photographers style and give a better understanding of your personalities, expressions and reactions.
Along with the benefit of seeing how your photographer performs, you will also be able to view your engagement photographs long before your wedding day, seeing how great you can really look and begin to anticipate your wedding day photographs even more. Don't forget...your engagement session needs to be all about you! You may choose to meet where you had your first date or where you as a couple spend most of your time. Your session can be fun, sassy or romantic the possibilities are limitless. " - Schreckhise Wedding Photography Rogers, Arkansas Wedding Photographer 
"Don't avoid the engagement session your photographer is offering before the wedding, this is actually the best way to get to know the way he/she works.
Look for wedding photo ideas in bridal magazines and show them to your photographer so he/she knows your style."- Unique Visions Studio New York Wedding Photographer 
"My advice for every bride and groom would be to make time for an engagement session. This is the time to really get to know the photographer and to feel comfortable with him/her."- Eric Greer Photo Gilbert, Arizona Wedding Photographer 
"Think of the engagement session as a moment to get to know the photographer and enjoy each other. Relax and have fun so that your romantic story is captured."- Temeka of Ringer Photography Decatur, GA Wedding Photographer 
"Create a personality questionnaire and have the bride and groom complete it a few months before the wedding. It helps you get to know what kind of pictures the couple will enjoy, what their comfort level will be, and it lets the couple know that you care enough to ask!"- Michael of Desert Trends Photography Arizona Wedding Photographer 
"Be sure to make a list of the photographs that you want taken of your family & friends. Hand it in to the photographer prior to the event to make sure that no one gets missed."- Aurora of Aurora De Luca Photography Boston Area Wedding Photographer 
"Clip photos you like from wedding magazines and bring them to your photographer so they can understand the style and feel you are looking for in your wedding photography."
- Nick of Drew Brashler Photography Phoenix, AZ Wedding Photographer 
"When booking a photographer, be sure to communicate the style of photography that you want. If you only want traditional pictures, make sure your photographer knows that. If you want photojournalistic pictures, make sure your photographer knows how to capture those candid moments. Communication with your photographer about the style of pictures you want is key!!"
- Nick of Nick Corona Photography Norco, CA Wedding Photographer 
"Know what type of photos you want for your wedding day. Look in wedding & fashion magazines - cut a photo out if you really love it and show it to your photographer. This will give him/her an idea about the type of photos you are looking for your special day."- Syed of SYPhotography, New York Wedding Photographer 
"Communication with your photographer is so important. Let them know any special circumstances so no one is put in an uncomfortable situation."- Linda of Candid Photos by Linda, Bridgewater MA Wedding Photographer 
"Communicate often with your photographer before the wedding day. Make sure that your photographer understands the photos that are the most important to you and your family. It is helpful to write out a family tree for your photographer so they will know who the important family members are and who they should focus on when taking pictures throughout the day."- Lisa of Bella Rose Photography Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer 
"Always make sure your photographer knows what kind of style you want for your wedding photos. Some brides prefer B&W, others want all photojournalistic, and some want purely traditional. Your photos should be done 'your way'. Its your wedding!"- Jessica of Jessica Nigro Photography, Hollywood, FL Wedding Photographer 
"Don't forget to discuss your own unique interests with your wedding photographer, he or she can usually come up with some really great ideas to incorporate your individual style into your pictures!"- Heather of Gigglesnaps Photography, McCalla, AL Wedding Photographer 
"I would recommend writing down your desires so that your photographer can make sure they capture everything that you have envisioned."
- Stacey of Your Life PhotographyNewport News VA Wedding Photographer 
"After you have chosen your photographer, keep in contact with them
periodically until the wedding day. By doing so, your photographer will
get to know you a little better and be able to photograph more of what you
envision of your wedding day photographs."- Stacy of Restoring Memories PhotographyTucson AZ Wedding Photographer 
"Your photographer's personality will come through in their images so
take every advantage to spend time with your photographer. Make sure they
are going to give you every ounce of personal attention that you and your
wedding deserve."- Janet of Hudson Schroeder Freelance Photography Fayetteville AR Wedding Photographer 
"Make sure you spend PLENTY of time with your photographer. Get to
know them as a person. Send lots of emails. Let them take you out to
dinner! It is ultimately through their personality and unique vantage
point that they will photograph your wedding. Make sure that you like not
only their work, but also their personality. If your photographer is your
friend and not just a hired hand, they will be MUCH more passionate about
capturing every moment of your wedding!"- Andrew of VISION Photography Santa Barbara CA Wedding Photographer 
"Ask if your photographer is available to come to your wedding
rehearsal. At Copeland Wedding Photography we always go to the rehearsals
to get acquainted with the facility and also get a chance to know the
bridal party. We go to all locations ahead of time to make sure we scope
out all the best locations for shooting as well as knowing what challenges
we may encounter. A professional photographer will be well prepared ahead
of time.
"- Orlando of Copeland Wedding Photography, Darien IL 
"Request the studio you choose uses film rather then digital, all film and pictures can be digitized and film is better quality. Request proofs, this way you can hold and look at the pictures rather than a CD. If you have any questions please feel free to ask."- John Franco of ArtistePhotography Union NJ Wedding Photographer 
"Invite your wedding photographer to your wedding rehearsal. It will give him or her a chance to meet the wedding party and get familiar with the location and also to pass along some information to the wedding party about photos the day of the wedding. It will help things run more smoothly, regarding photos, the day of the wedding."-Chris of Carolina Bridal Images, West Columbia SC |
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