Wedding Photography Checklist - 32 Questions To Ask Wedding Photographers

The best way to preserve memories of your special11. Can you take studio portraits?
day is to hire a professional photographer. Chances12. Can you re-touch negatives?
are, over the course of your marriage you will look13. Can negatives be purchased? If so, how much do
at your wedding photos many, many times.they cost?
Therefore hiring a good photographer is one of the14. (If negatives can not be purchased) How long do
most important tasks when it comes to hiring youryou keep negatives for?
wedding vendors. Here are some base questions you15. How much is a bridal portrait?
should ask photographers when it comes time to16. How much is a formal wedding portrait?
interview them. You may want to change or add to17. What is the cost of a parent album?
this list depending on your needs for your wedding18. What is the cost of reprints? (5"x7", 8"x10",
photography.11"x14")
Name and Address of Photographer:19. Are you the person who will photograph my
Contact Person and Phone Number:wedding?
20. Will you have an assistant with you when you
1. How many years experience do you have as aphotograph my wedding?
photographer?21. What is your typical attire when performing
2. What percentage of your business is dedicated towedding photography?
weddings, or how many weddings have you22. What type of equipment do you use?
photographed?23. Do you bring back up equipment with you when
3. What is your wedding photography style? (ex -you photograph weddings?
formal or more candid shots?)24. Are you familiar with our ceremony and reception
4. What types of packages do you offer?location?
5. What is the cost of the package I am interested25. (If No to above) Do you visit the ceremony and
in?reception sites before the actual wedding date?
6. Do you use proofs? Are they printed proofs or26. How is overtime calculated?
digital proofs?27. What is your payment policy?
7. How many proofs will I receive?28. What is your cancellation policy?
8. How long after the wedding will proofs be available29. Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
to view?30. Do you have liability insurance?
9. How long after we select our photographs from31. Can we see samples of your work?
our proofs does it take to receive the final photos?32. Can we have references from recent weddings
10. (If applicable) Do you have a professional studio?you have performed?