4.30.2014

How to Find the Perfect Photographer for Your Wedding?

A memorable wedding day is everyone’s dream. Although you need to arrange several things so as to make this big day special and etch every moment of this occasion into your mind, the two most important matters are the wedding venue and wedding photographer that should be selected carefully and exactly right. When it comes to hiring a wedding photographer, there are certain points you should consider to make an ideal choice.

Search and Shortlist. Create a list of favorite photographers in your region by undertaking an extensive research. Various sources to find potential photographers include local wedding pages, online customer reviews, search engines, suggestions from family, friends and colleagues, etc.

Face-to-face meeting is the key. Fix a time to discuss with each shortlisted photographer personally. It is necessary to directly talk with the person who will be actually taking pictures at your venue and not with a salesperson, studio owner or any other representative. Since this professional is going to spend the whole day with you, it makes sense to understand, trust and establish a rapport with the photographer beforehand.

Photographic style matters. If you’ve a specific photographic style in mind for your marriage, then look for professionals specializing in that style which may be traditional, documentary, portrait, candid, fine art or anything else. Ask your shortlisted photographers about the styles they’ve expertise and experience in. It would also be better if they can showcase you some of their past works for review.

Judge the editing style. Different photographers make use of different means to edit their pictures through computer software. Some render their images with a clean and natural look, some deliver a matte finish with soft and pastel colors like an old movie and some others create a high-contrast, vibrant appearance with rich colors. So, you have to decide how your photos will appear in the end and ask for the same from the photographer.

More the wedding packages, the better. Wedding photographers should offer many different packages to accommodate the varying budget and requirements of their clients. A package usually includes a photographer along with assistants, creative photo session, professional photo editing and retouching, slideshow, online photo gallery, photo prints or photo album. So, compare all the packages available before hiring a professional. A wedding photographer must be able to provide you with a tailor-made package meeting your specific needs and budget.


Act early to get what you want. Many sought after wedding photographers accept bookings for events over one year away. So, if you don’t make the booking a lot earlier, it will be harder to hire your most favorite photographer.     

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