Wedding Photography

Fabulous Wedding Photography Tips

To preserve the memories of your special day, you want the best wedding photography possible. Before selecting a photographer, consider these tips.

First, choose a photographer who is a wedding specialist. Uncle Ralph may take terrific pictures at family gatherings, but unless he shoots weddings for a living, gracefully decline his offer to do your wedding. Settle for nothing less than a first-rate wedding photographer.

Next, make sure you feel comfortable with your photographer. Some professional photographers are in the habit of demanding certain poses. It isn’t personal, it’s just the way they work. If this is the style you prefer, great, but be aware that it can result in stilted-looking photographs. If it’s not a style you’re comfortable with, search until you find a photographer that makes you feel completely at ease. Unbelievably, this relaxed feeling will make a huge difference in the quality of your wedding photography.

Now, you want to see some of the photographer’s most recent work. Examine it for candid, creative shots versus more formal, traditional poses. Here again, the photographer’s style and your own should be in sync. Also look at the number of indoor and outdoor shots, pre-, during and after wedding shots, as well as reception and going away photographs. An expert wedding photographer’s portfolio will have a broad range of shots from the very beginning of the wedding through to the last grain of rice being thrown.

Also, ask for references. Again, these should be for the photographer’s most recent clients. Styles vary over years, so it won’t help you a lot to talk to someone who was happy with their wedding photography from 10 or even 5 years ago. Ask if the photographer was professional in his or her behavior, courteous, on time, and most important, if he or she delivered what they promised. Getting this information now can prevent major embarrassment and headaches that could mar the memories of your special day.

Finally, do some comparative shopping when it comes to pricing. Prices may appear to be similar, but look closely at what the photographer is providing. Choose the one who provides the most proofs. The greater the number of proofs, the greater your selection is, helping ensure you get the wedding photographs you want. After all, that’s what it’s all about!