How to pick a wedding photographer?
Two aspects are especially important when picking a wedding photographer: his or her skills and your personal compatibility. If you are sure that this person will match your mood and ambiance, do book him or her.
If the above-mentioned piece of advice doesn't seem enough for you, please feel free to follow these recommendations:
- Talk to your friends, colleagues and relatives about the photographers they hired for their weddings. How satisfied were they? Which mistakes did they make? Would they recommend you to hire the same talent or maybe not? Why?
- Look for wedding photographers in your area offering their services online. Check the information they provide in their profiles and portfolios. Try to compare them in an unbiased and objective manner.
- Discuss the issue with your partner and listen attentively to his or her opinion. Normally, it would be one person in the couple who takes the responsibility of choosing the photographer, and the other expresses his or her agreement or disagreement.
- Get in touch with all the photographers who managed to produce a favourable impression on both of you and discuss with them your job offer in every detail. The aim of this step is not only to coordinate the technical and financial aspects of the job, but also to get to know the person better and to establish friendly relations. Make sure to save the result of your conversations in written form, so that later you can compare them with your conversations with other talents.
- Choose the photographer you like the most and compile a legal contract. Or, maybe, the photographer already has a contract that he or she normally offers to the clients. If both sides agree on the terms and conditions, it's time to sign the paper.
Picking a wedding photographer is a responsible and a highly entertaining process. For sure, it will deliver you plenty of positive emotions and sincere fun.
