Wednesday, November 28, 2012

How to get the perfect wedding photographer

By Audra Hobgood


With a million and one items on your plate, interviewing the wedding ceremony photographer might well seem like something that you can actually delegate. As it turns out this is one of the things that will really matter later on. Producing and cherishing memories regarding the most important day of your life is very vital. Here are some ideas that will help you choose a great wedding photographer so that your memories turn up pristine, beautiful and dazzling.

When you hunt for a photographer, make sure you locate one with experience, not one who is an unknown and amateurish. Interview wedding ceremony photographers by posing questions about his experience in wedding photography, and his degrees in photography, if they exist.

Inquire about his major style. Ask the photographer if he has earlier covered weddings such as yours. Recommendationsare important.. Get in touch with the people he has shot for earlier and ask them how they found the photographer. Ask him for samples of his previous photos so that you get an excellent idea as to what you will be getting.

Inquire about what type of equipment he uses. Make sure you do your research so that you will not be duped when he uses specialized terms. Occasionally working with flash spoils the natural ambience and mood. Communicate with the photographer regarding what he thinks about flash photography.

Ensure you discuss the type of decor, ensemble and make-up you are thinking about, and what its impact will be on the pictures. Inform him about the locale of your wedding ceremony and reception. Talk about the lighting and ask him if the pictures will turn out well in that light.

Ask him how will he be able to catch all the action with his digicam. In other words, what is his action plan for capturing the best pictures? Will he have a second photographer with him?

Make sure the photographer is apprised of all your plans - no surprises for him please!

Ask him if he needs any help shifting the equipment. Will the photographer be bringing his assistant?. Make sure that the photographer carries insurance. Also, discuss if you have to pay some money in advance to book his services.

All kinds of situations should be covered in your contract with the wedding photographer - that is what you are going to fall back upon if there is a discrepancy of any kind. Ask him if he has backups. What happens if he cannot make it that day

When will he show up for the photo shoot? How long will he stay? What events will he cover? Ask him if he will accept a list of must have shots.

Make sure you know all about post-processing the captured photographs. Ask the photographer about the strategy he will be utilizing in treatment and album styling. Ask him whether he will permit you to choose a particular type for capturing and editing the images.

Make sure you are at ease with the photographer you hire. Get to know him well and make sure you do a trial run before the big day.




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