5 Things to consider
when researching wedding photographers
before you ever call one
The Internet today makes finding a professional photographer more difficult than ever. The reason being that there is more photographers to choose from. 10 years ago you only had word of mouth, the yellow pages, or bridal shows. Today you have over 440,000 web sites to look at just by typing in “Wedding Planning sites”.
What is a Bride to do?
When it comes to wedding photography 5 important considerations come to mind before you ever goggle or yahoo your first photographer.
#1- You will only know what you want in a wedding photographer after the wedding photos are already taken…
BUT ITS USUALLY TOO LATE!
Take the time to talk to your friends, mom, or co-workers not to find out who they used, but what their experience was with wedding photography in general. What kind of wedding album did they have? How many photo’s did they buy? Who did they give pictures too?
The more questions you ask the more of a “bigger picture” you will have. Most people will not have a problem telling you what they didn’t like about their wedding photography.
#2- How much do you value photography?
THE TRUE VALUE OF YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WILL COME OUT WHEN THE PHOTOGRAPHER MESSES UP
Every one has a different personal experience with portrait photography. If you grew up only having your school portrait taken and mom displayed the 4×5 to everyone, then you probably don’t know what its like to appreciate 20×24 inch canvas prints.
The value you place on your wedding photography should be personal. What kind of legacy do you want to hand your children in 50 years? Wedding Photography is the one type of portraits that has lasted years.
#3- What do you not like about yourself in pictures?
IF YOU DON’T TELL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER WHAT YOU DON’T LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK AT IT THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Be honest with yourself. If you don’t like your profile, identify that early and feel comfortable telling you Professional wedding photographer that you don’t like your profile. The more honest you are the better chance 50% of your portraits won’t be your profile.
#4 Be Real with yourself?
DONT PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE YOUR NOT, BECAUSE THAT SOMEONE WONT SHOW UP IN YOUR
WEDDING PORTRAITS
If you pretend that you want to feel like a model on your wedding day, but have never been one before. You are probably going to not look like one on your wedding day.
If you are comfortable being you, than do than plan on doing that on your wedding day and the portraits will look fabulous. There is always time after the wedding to get back in your dress and have a session with the photographer with you as a model
#5 Set your priorities early
YOU GET NOT SO BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS OF A GORGOUS WEDDING WHEN YOU CUT THE PHOTOGRAPHY BUDGET FOR CHAIR COVERS
What do you want most from your wedding day
Happy Bride or Happy Guests
If the limo is a priority to you, then book the limo, but don’t expect the money you saved on your photographer to be a good investment.
Most girls plan their weddings since they were little girls, so take the time to prioritize what is most important on or after your wedding day.
In the end you will only have a few things
remaining from your wedding day.
Portraits and a Groom
You pick which one you want to spend the rest of your life with.
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Owner of Modern Photographics
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