| Selecting a wedding photographer is possibly one of | | | | also critical for shooting wedding. Many times off |
| the most important decisions you can make during | | | | camera lighting or specialty lenses are needed that |
| your wedding planning. Your wedding photos should | | | | most amateurs just don't have. |
| last a lifetime and be a direct reflection of your | | | | * Chemistry |
| special day. A good wedding photographer will | | | | It really is all about chemistry. Make sure you take |
| capture the essence of your wedding and convey | | | | the time to interview the photographer you are |
| that emotion through the images. Here are five | | | | considering. This is a very common and acceptable |
| simple tips to follow when searching for your perfect | | | | practice and if the photographer is not happy to |
| wedding photographer. | | | | meet with you before hand, move on. Your wedding |
| * The Internet is Your Buddy | | | | day should be fun and relaxing. If your photographer |
| Most brides (and the occasional groom) know that | | | | doesn't "click" with you it will only create stress. After |
| the internet is a very valuable tool when researching | | | | booking your photographer you should feel confident |
| vendors and looking for wedding inspiration. Directory | | | | that they are reliable, trustworthy, and can deliver |
| and search engine sites like Google are great for | | | | the photos you expect. |
| searching through a ton of resources all in the same | | | | * Product Overload |
| place. This saves you time and puts great vendors | | | | Your first encounter with a photographer might seem |
| right in front of you. Once you have developed a | | | | a little overwhelming. There are literally hundreds of |
| short list of photographers whose work you love | | | | available products and services for you to choose |
| based on your initial impression then you can really dig | | | | from. My advice is to select a photographer based |
| into each site individually. Many successful | | | | primarily on their skills and images. Products can |
| photographers operate blogs. Checking out a | | | | usually be added at any time after the wedding. Don't |
| photographers blog is a great way to learn a little | | | | choose a less talented photography simply because |
| more about them, find some more recent work, and | | | | they offer a free print or promotional product. |
| even peak into their personality. These days if a | | | | * Background Check |
| photographer doesn't have a website my suggestion | | | | A few questions you might want to ask your |
| would be to skip them. If they aren't using the web | | | | prospective photographer are: |
| they are most likely extremely outdated or not | | | | 1. Are you a full time photographer or part-time? |
| serious about their profession. | | | | 2. May we see a completed wedding (all images.) |
| * Your Cousin/Sister/Aunt/Friend | | | | 3. May we have a few references to contact? |
| You might be tempted to skip the expensive | | | | 4. Are you insured and is your business registered? |
| professional wedding photographer and use your best | | | | These questions will give you a better idea about |
| friend who has a great camera. Please don't make | | | | your photographers background and whether or not |
| this mistake. Wedding photography requires | | | | they are legitimate. If the photographer acts |
| experience to do it right. There are a hundred things | | | | offended or defensive it may be a sign that they are |
| that go on during a wedding that you must capture, | | | | hiding something. |
| correctly, the first time. A professional knows where | | | | Just remember, go with your instinct and the |
| to be, what to look for, and how to capture an | | | | selection process should be a fun and enjoyable |
| image unobtrusively. Professional photography gear is | | | | experience. Happy hunting! |