| When you are looking for a wedding photographer it | | | | Believe me when I tell you that a wedding for a |
| is important to ask some key questions prior to hiring: | | | | photographer is not always easy, and there is always |
| 1. What experience do they have? | | | | the "amateur uncle" with his compact camera getting |
| 2.What areas of photography, other than weddings, | | | | in the way of the professional shoot. This has to be |
| do they cover? | | | | handled tactfully so as not to offend. |
| 3.What is included in your package? | | | | You should be advised, at the pre-shoot meeting |
| 4.Can I view the pictures online prior to purchase? | | | | with the photographer, about the range of services |
| 5. Can relatives buy online? | | | | and price options which are available to you. This |
| To answer, or help to answer these points I have | | | | should be clearly explained and you should be |
| covered them one at a time in the order they were | | | | informed of any "hidden" costs. This will ensure that |
| presented above. | | | | your relationship with your photographer is a smooth |
| The experience of the photographer you use is vital | | | | one. |
| in helping ensure that your experience is a memorable | | | | If the photographer is professional, these days he |
| one. Most time-served photographers are creative | | | | she will have a website. On this website you should |
| and offer different ideas for shots, rather than just | | | | be able to gain access to view the images taken, |
| the standard single or group shots we are used to | | | | assess which one's you prefer and which one's you |
| seeing. They should offer you the choice of black & | | | | do not wish to add to your album, and there should, |
| white or colour, or a mixture of both to "liven up" the | | | | ideally, be an area for purchasing the photography - |
| image portfolio. | | | | perhaps for distant relatives who could not make it |
| If the photographer has experience in other areas of | | | | to your big day. |
| photography, as well as weddings, this is normally a | | | | If all these factors are covered by your chosen |
| good thing, because they are used to working in | | | | photographer, then you should have a joyous |
| different environments and under trying conditions. | | | | experience and be happy with the end results. |