Choosing the right photographer
So you just got engaged, and your head is still spinning. Ok, maybe not, but you might be overwhelmed with all the planning and expenses that lay ahead. Well, I’m here to remind you about one of the important decisions that often gets overlooked: choosing and booking the right photographer.
Now you might be thinking to yourself, “Yeah, I got plenty of time for that”, but believe me, there have been plenty of couples who are ready to tie the knot who end up scurrying at the last minute to find any available photographer, let alone one that is right for them. I have seen this happen far too many times resulting in lackluster photos of perhaps the most important day of your life. Start looking at least 6 to 12 months ahead of time, so you can concentrate on the rest of your planning!
I’m going to help guide you through, with some pointers, finding the right guy or gal for the job:
- Book Early. Good photographers, just like good florists, good wedding planners, and the best hotels all get booked faster than you can say “I do”.
- Browse their work. Do their photographs grab you? Does their style of photography reflect the mood you want? Do the colors, or black and whites, sing to you? I always tell my clients that you can hire a hundred different photographers and you’ll get a hundred uniquely distinct set of photos of your day. They might all look amazingly professional, but you need to find the ones that reflect your personality. How? You’ll simply know that when you see the photos yourself.
- Interview, Interview, Interview. Always meet face to face with the photographer. There needs to be some chemistry between you and him or her. After all, this person is going to be a big part of your day. You might be thinking: what does it matter of the photographer isn’t social, or has a few quirks. It does. You want someone who has the charisma that everyone will open up to, and most importantly, make them smile. If your photographer just barks out orders to your guests, your photos just won’t look natural.
- Make sure or she knows her stuff. If you know a little about photography, then this is your time to grill him or her with your most difficult questions. Remember, technically competent photographers often get the sharpest, most refined photographs. Ask what kind of equipment they use and why. Ask if they have backup gear, or what type of lighting they plan to use for different situations.
- Ask about post processing. Since you’re doing your homework, make sure they do their lab-work. These days, labs are software, and a photographer who knows how to work magic on the computer will be able to turn out shots that are real works of art. While you’re on this subject, you should definitely ask if you can have all the digital negatives (RAW image files) of your wedding. Technology evolves at mind numbing speeds, and if you have your original full size image files years from now, you’ll be able to make prints, or apply post processing effects that we can’t even dream about today. Imagine your 25th, or even 50th anniversary with your original wedding photos re-done with added flare!
- Budget. There are lots of things that go into making your wedding a screaming success. Arguably the photographer is the most important. Although spending a large percentage of your budget on a rock solid photographer might not impress all your guests, it will certainly deliver joy and emotion to the most important people in your life: your parents, future in-laws, future children, and perhaps even your great-great-grand-children.
So what are you waiting for? Start browsing through photo sites, set up appointments with photographers in your area, and enjoy the process. If you go about it with the right attitude, it can actually prove to be really fun! Congrats on your upcoming wedding, and don’t forget to smile for the camera!
Salman
Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer
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