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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER CHECKLIST
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The cost of a wedding photographer can take a large part of your wedding budget. Wedding Photography is one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, so it is really important to get it right and choose the best photographer for you and your budget. There are many wedding photographers in the market and the most popular ones will get reserved early.
Start your search for a wedding photographer as soon as you have booked the venue. Visit wedding fairs where you will find a number of photographers with a portfolio to look at and ask friends and family for recommendations. Check out wedding blogs where they not only showcase some amazing photographers but will also give you great ideas for your wedding.
Make a shortlist and visit each photographer - it is important to feel comfortable with the photographer so they can get the best shots on the day. A good wedding photographer will include a pre-wedding shoot. This really helps you to understand how they work with the camera and with you as a couple, so that on the day you have built a rapport that results in beautiful and relaxed photographs that captures the day, your way. Lastly, do make sure that you feed your photographer on the day - 8 hours without food may not bring the best results!
You may find this checklist useful:
| Questions to ask | Check | | Do you belong to a professional assocation? | | | Do you have a second-shooter/assistant? | | | Is this your main profession? | | | How many weddings have you photographed? | | | Do you only book one wedding a day? | | | How would you describe your style of wedding photography? | | | What packages do you have? | | | Are there any other costs? | | | Can we look at your contract? | | | Can we amend your packages to suit us? | | | How many photographs will you take? | | | Do you work from a checklist of required photographs? | | | How many photographs in my album? | | | Does your price include a DVD of photographs? | | | What is your deposit and payment schedule? | | | How long does it take for delivery of album/DVD? | | | Who owns the copyright? | | | Can we look at examples of other weddings? | | | Can we contact clients for a reference? | | | When do you start and finish? | | | What happens if something goes wrong or you are ill? | | | Do you bring back-up equipment? | | | Do you work well with other wedding suppliers? | | | How are they dressed on the day? (are they well-groomed today?) | |
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