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The wedding photographer you choose is just as important as choosing the right wedding gown. Can you imagine having to look at badly done wedding photographs for the rest of your life? Believe me, it has happened before. It is so easy to be misled by the photographer you choose, so it is very important that you understand how to go about choosing the correct person.
Experience Level
Ask yourself, has this person photographed other weddings? Does he/she do this for a living or for fun? Photographers come and go daily and a new photographer may be pretty good, but do you want to trust your once in a lifetime event to a newcomer?
Photographic Style
Are the sample images that you are shown similar to what you would like to see? More importantly, can you picture yourself photographed the same way? Does the photographer offer a satisfactory mix in different styles?
Truth in Advertising
Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding, or will they send in whom ever is available? Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and see their work and meet with them.
Personality
It is important that the photographer you choose is someone you feel you can get along with. This is a person that you are going to spend most of the day with - the most important day. So be sure that you are comfortable with them being around.
Appearance
Ask the photographer how they intend to dress. After all, the last thing that you want is a conflict at the wedding about the photographer wearing a sweatshirt and jeans with sneakers at your favourite country club.
Price Range
The last thing you want to do is shop by price, but you will also want someone who fits in with your budget. If they don't fit in with your budget, then you must ask if he or she is worth the difference? If you see and like them, you'll find a way to adjust your budget.
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Delivery
Some photographers take months to deliver your proofs. Be sure of how long things take to turn around.
Offering
Make sure you understand exactly what is or isn't included in the packages on offer. Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customized and if they can be customized, find out how much extra cost will be involved.
Contract
Do you understand the contract? Is it fair and is everything spelled out clearly? It is extremely important that you make sure that you have no doubts before signing and that you understand everything in the contract.
Deposits and Payments
What does the contract say about cancellations and the photographer not being there? When are deposits required to be paid and what % of the total amount needs to be paid.
References
A personal reference is always the best and people love to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A photographer who doesn't have references or is afraid to give them to you may not be the person that you will want to hire.
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