{ Choosing the Right Photographer }

For a wedding photographer, the goal is to capture all the important moments in the biggest day of your life.  From the first kiss as a married couple, to the wedding cake itself, it is important to record the day as accurately as possible.  Which is why choosing the right photographer is important.  

Before deciding on anything, you must first determine the style of photography you would like for your wedding - Photojournalistic, Posed/Traditional or Candid Styles or a combination of all three.  Photojournalistic style of photography is similar to the candid style, where images are captured spontaneously, but it also tells a story through its images.  You see a lot of this style in magazines.  Posed/Traditional style provides a more classic and posed style of images.  Finally, the candid style of photography are images captured spontaneously to emphasize moments and emotion. 

Once you have decided on the style, then researching the right photographer is essential – whether it be from word of mouth or simply by conducting your own searches.  Look at their portfolio and all their previous work, as well as ensure that it is the photographer’s actual work and not a mass-produced promotional package.  Is it the style you want?  Also look at the packages they offer.  Do you want printouts or albums or just a collection of the pictures on a CD?  Is the price within your budget?  How many hours will they be at your wedding? These are all important questions to ask before choosing the right photographer for you.  

Each photographer’s style is also different from one another and so it is prudent that you meet with them first to discuss your vision as well as determine whether or not they are a “good fit”.  Before you meet with them, however, it is recommended that you have a photo wish list prepared.  That is, what poses would you like, where would you like the photos taken and with whom.  

Deciding on which vendors to choose from for your wedding can be overwhelming and I hope I’ve simplified things for you on choosing the right photographer.

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