BUDGET
Choosing a Budget may prove to be one of the trickiest challenges of your event planning. However, it can also be very helpful in narrowing down potential photographers. When looking at pricing, it is important to remember that many photographers offer a variety of different packages. These can range from basic right through to “luxury or premium” packages. Many photographers are also more than happy to offer side packages or extra add ons that may be better suited to you – so make sure to ask! Budgets can be extremely daunting. It is so easy to settle for a lower priced photographer because of cost. However, it is important to remember that price does not always determine quality. So make sure you do your research and understand what photographers’ styles work best for your needs!
STYLE
Your wedding day is one of the biggest day of your life. Photographs are the keys to not only capture the present energy but also reproduce memories and feelings of nostalgia in your future years to come. It is extremely important to choose the right photographer for you. Each photographer has a different style ranging from very spontaneous and candid shots right through to classical and traditional “photo shoot” type portraits. There are also a variety of styles including documentary, portraiture, fine art and many more. Theses all aim to capture different emotion, setting and aim to portray your big event in a specific light.
MEETING THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA
Remember photography is an Art. It is therefore extremely important to choose a professional who has the ability to retouch images in the right way, correct lighting and colour errors, and has the passion to go after and capture those great moments of your big day! Get an idea of the style you are after and shortlist a few photographers. Then it is necessary to meet your photographer face to face to see if your personalities mesh. You want a photographer who is equally as excited about your big day as you are and has the confidence to make sure that not a single moment is missed.
WORD OF MOUTH
Don’t be afraid to ask around! Sometimes you’ll find your perfect photographer purely from recommendations through the grapevine. Speak with friends, colleagues and family about their previous experiences with photographers. This will help you to gather a better understanding of what you may or may not be looking for in a photographer. You will generally find that many people are more than willing to share their albums and photos of their wedding day. This will allow you to better envision your big day! Remember a good photographer should always be able to provide you with testimonials from previous customers and occasionally even contact details. Speaking with others about their experiences should provide you with comfort and security during your decision process.
TRUST YOUR GUT
Once you have established what exactly you are after and have met with a few potential favourites, it is time to make your final decision. Remember you will be spending your entire day with this person so it is extremely important to have a good connection with your photographer. At the end of the day you have to focus on your overall happiness and comfort and only then will your photographer be able to capture the most true and best version of both yourself and your partner on your big day.
