| The best way to preserve memories of your special | | | | 11. Can you take studio portraits? |
| day is to hire a professional photographer. Chances | | | | 12. Can you re-touch negatives? |
| are, over the course of your marriage you will look | | | | 13. 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 the | | | | 14. (If negatives can not be purchased) How long do |
| most important tasks when it comes to hiring your | | | | you keep negatives for? |
| wedding vendors. Here are some base questions you | | | | 15. How much is a bridal portrait? |
| should ask photographers when it comes time to | | | | 16. How much is a formal wedding portrait? |
| interview them. You may want to change or add to | | | | 17. What is the cost of a parent album? |
| this list depending on your needs for your wedding | | | | 18. 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 a | | | | photograph my wedding? |
| photographer? | | | | 21. What is your typical attire when performing |
| 2. What percentage of your business is dedicated to | | | | wedding photography? |
| weddings, or how many weddings have you | | | | 22. 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 interested | | | | 25. (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 or | | | | 26. 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 available | | | | 29. Do you offer a money-back guarantee? |
| to view? | | | | 30. Do you have liability insurance? |
| 9. How long after we select our photographs from | | | | 31. 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? |