| It's important to remember that the photographer | | | | How will the wedding proofs be displayed for |
| you choose will be responsible for capturing the | | | | selection (e.g., electronic, proofs, contact sheets, |
| moments and memories of what may be the most | | | | online gallery, etc.)? |
| important day of your life! Your Wedding Day! With | | | | Will you help me choose the final photos for my |
| this in mind, you'll want to make an informed decision | | | | wedding album? |
| in choosing a professional wedding photographer to | | | | How will you make it easy for friends and family |
| shoot your wedding day - There are no second | | | | to order reprints? |
| chances! | | | | What are the costs of the various levels of |
| Many couples become so detailed in planning their | | | | coverage? |
| wedding day such as the obvious dress, cake, the | | | | Are there different degrees of coverage? |
| guest list, decorations, flowers etc, etc - yet they | | | | What is your photography style; |
| overlook the importance of selecting the right | | | | photo-journalistic, traditional, mixed, etc.? |
| photographer to shoot their wedding day. | | | | How much for the duplicate prints, albums, folios, |
| The Question is Where Do You Begin? | | | | enlargements, thank you cards, etc.? |
| I'm sure you have all been to a wedding in the past | | | | What's your time frame for preparing the |
| and have seen a wedding photographer at work - | | | | wedding photos for my selection? |
| Ask your friends, relatives, co-workers for | | | | Pre-wedding shoots? |
| suggestions on wedding photographers. You fill find | | | | How long do I have to make up my mind as to |
| people who have had positive experiences with | | | | which pictures I want and how many? |
| photographers are more than willing to share that | | | | How long have you been in business? |
| information. In addition, you'll already have some | | | | What kind of guarantee comes with my hiring |
| insight about the photographer's personality before | | | | you? |
| you actually meet. | | | | How many photographers will shoot the day? |
| Gather all the information and visit each | | | | Do you have travel fees? |
| photographer's web site and thoughtfully review his | | | | How much is your overtime fee? |
| or her online wedding gallery portfolio. You can also | | | | What do you plan to do at my wedding to make |
| enhance your searching by visiting Google and typing | | | | my wedding photographs unique and personal to me? |
| in wedding photographer and placing in the city with | | | | Do you have backup cameras? |
| your search to narrow down your list. An example of | | | | Will you be shooting my photos personally? |
| this may be if you are looking for a Sydney based | | | | Are the images high resolution? |
| wedding photographer, then type in " Wedding | | | | What's your payment policy? |
| Photographer Sydney" or " Sydney Wedding | | | | Do you give any guarantees on your services and |
| Photography" on the Google search tab. | | | | photographs? |
| Narrowed Down Your Wedding Photographer List? | | | | What is the possibility of the pictures fading? |
| You have viewed your list of wedding photographer's | | | | Do you need to be fed at the wedding venue? |
| galleries. Next step, call or email each photographer | | | | How Much Will It Cost? |
| on your list. Through this initial contact, you can | | | | Considering wedding venues make up the significant |
| determine the photographer's availability, the type of | | | | cost on your wedding day with typical charges in |
| work they specialize in (candid or traditional) as well | | | | excess of $130 + a head these days - From |
| as an estimate of the cost and what you'll receive | | | | experience some wedding venues are charging $250 |
| for that fee. Start scheduling appointments and then | | | | + a head so when you have a guest list of 250 and |
| visit each wedding photographer in their photographic | | | | you are hit with a $62,500 bill just for food - Then |
| studio. | | | | Paying for wedding photography is priceless and will |
| Ask each of them to show you a complete portfolio | | | | be with you for a lifetime. |
| of a single wedding--this will give you a much clearer | | | | Allocate a budget of $3000+ for wedding |
| sense of what you can expect than a collection of | | | | photography to ensure you have a professional |
| choice shots from several different events. Pay | | | | wedding photographer to document your event. |
| attention to whether the photographer is adept at | | | | Ensure you know exactly what is included in the |
| portraying individual expressions and personalities. | | | | wedding package so that there are no excess |
| Keep in mind the photographer should have a | | | | charges when picking up wedding albums, wedding |
| personality to complement your wedding day. This is | | | | enlargements etc. |
| vital that you get along with the photographer so | | | | Made Your Decision? |
| you are relaxed and assured on your wedding day. | | | | You should now be ready to leave a deposit with |
| Meeting with the Wedding Photographer! | | | | your chosen wedding photographer and reserve the |
| Before you meet the professional photographer write | | | | date. Some final last minute questions may be to find |
| down your questions prior and take thorough notes | | | | out what the photographer's policy for wedding-date |
| during the meetings. You will find that most wedding | | | | changes is and what the alternatives are if he or she |
| photographers will provide you with a clear outline of | | | | is not available on the backup date. |
| their services and fees prior to your meeting. | | | | Do not skimp on the wedding photography for your |
| Remember, the more information you have, the | | | | special day. It's the only documented evidence that |
| more confident and relaxed you'll feel on your special | | | | you really got married except for the signed marriage |
| day. | | | | certificate and testimonials from your guests. |
| Typical Wedding Questions to Ask? | | | | A great professional photographer will enjoy your |
| What are the wedding package costs and what | | | | wedding day. They will interact with your bridal party |
| do you get with it? | | | | as friends. |