| Finding a Hawaii photographer for a destination | | | | or reviews on other wedding websites. Wedding |
| wedding can be stressful when you don't have the | | | | forums can be useful but these are also not |
| opportunity to interview photographers in person. But | | | | foolproof as there could be photographers or their |
| you can find a great local photographer if you follow | | | | friends posing as former brides. Your best bet is to |
| these tips. | | | | speak or email your photographer's former clients. |
| Assuming you've gone through online wedding | | | | Although it is tempting to go with suggestions |
| portfolios and narrowed your list, it's time to contact | | | | provided by your hotel wedding coordinator or |
| the photographers. How a photographer responds to | | | | consultant, it is important to remember that these |
| your inquiry over the email or phone often speaks | | | | people will recommend photographers who have |
| volumes about him or her. | | | | contracts with the hotel or photographers who |
| Did he or she answer your inquiries promptly (usually | | | | provide kickbacks to the wedding planner. If you |
| within 48 hours), politely, and completely? If you | | | | have booked a wedding package, you can decline the |
| asked for wedding photography prices, did the | | | | photographer that comes with the package (as |
| photographer detail everything the packages include | | | | these photographers often do a volume business). |
| such as coverage time, print credit and/or disc with | | | | Take the time to find a photographer whose work |
| high-resolution files, photo books or albums. Did the | | | | you love. Don't compromise if wedding photography |
| photographer specify that he or she will be the | | | | is important to you. |
| person photographing your wedding that day? If a | | | | There are many advantages, other than saving over |
| second shooter is part of the package, did you get | | | | $1000 on travel fees, to hiring a wedding |
| to see samples of the second photographer's work? | | | | photographer based in Hawaii. Most Hawaii wedding |
| Did the photographer ask to meet you when you | | | | photographers are very familiar with local wedding |
| arrive in Hawaii? If at all possible, you should arrive a | | | | venues and have worked with the other local |
| few days early to meet with your photographer and | | | | wedding vendors in the past. They know the best |
| do a site visit. This is also a good opportunity to see | | | | places for photography at your wedding venue. You |
| the albums or photo books that are provided with | | | | will find several destination wedding photographers |
| the package if applicable. | | | | who will jump at the chance for a trip to Hawaii and |
| Ask to speak with your Hawaii photographer's | | | | may even waive the travel fee, but remember that |
| former destination wedding clients. Don't rely solely | | | | local knowledge is priceless. |
| on testimonials posted on the photographer's website | | | | |