How to Choose the Perfect Photographer
Congratulations! You just said yes to a lifetime with your best friend and soulmate and now the fun of planning your special day begins.
One of the high priority vendors to secure in your first round of vendor choices is the photographer entrusted to capture all of the beautiful memories and moments of your day. There are so many photographers; where do you start and how do you find the one?
As a wedding photographer I am happy to share a few easy tips to start you on your way to finding the photographer who will connect with you and your significant other and create the images that will be cherished for generations.
Remember, your photographer is one of the wedding vendors you will spend the most time with – both leading up to, and including your day – so you want to make sure that you click as a team and truly “get” each other.
First step: start researching; Google-search photographers in your area as well as asking family and friends about photographers they have used. Then spend some time checking out those webpages and portfolios. Do you like the way the photographer edits the images and the way they capture the moments of their clients? I suggest creating a list of photographers you like so that you can easily return to their webpages and begin the process of narrowing down which ones really resonate with you.
Once you have narrowed the search down to two or three possibilities it is time to move onto the next step; reaching out and chatting with these photographers. Schedule your meeting for a time that both of you can attend and allow yourself time between other commitments so that you won’t feel rushed or pressured. Think about the questions you want to ask the photographer well in advance of the meeting and be prepared to answer questions about yourselves as well. Ask about the photographer’s contract; what is expected of them and what is expected of you?
After your meet ups take some time to chat with your partner about each photographer. Which photographer did you feel connected with you both? Which photographer understood your vision for your day? Which photographer do you both feel comfortable with, trusting that they will capture all of the moments and memories?
Choosing a photographer is one of the most personal decisions for your special day and if you invest the time and energy into your search; you will be rewarded by securing an incredible team member, receiving beautiful images and most likely making a new and special friend.
By Heather Doughty of Heather Doughty Photography
www.heatherdoughtyphotography.com
heatherdoughtyphotography@gmail.com
