How NOT to Choose your Bridal Wedding Photographer
We have many articles helping guide you through searching, finding, meeting and picking your perfect bridal wedding photography, but how about the things NOT to do!
1. They are Cheap
When choosing your bridal wedding photography don’t just pick them based on value and what is included, don’t just go with the photographer that includes a free engagement shoot, printed album, online gallery, USB pen, photo frames and printed t-shirts just because of the extra bits, they are secondary to the photos that will be captured. It is very important you find and hire a photographer that you like. Their work matches your style, you know you can trust them, you feel relaxed and at ease with them, all these things will make for an easier day and also better and more natural photos. Many photographers will offer packages with bits mentioned before, including an engagement shoot is becoming more and more popular, if they match your style, you love their work and you ‘click’ with them then this is great, however, don’t just pick a photographer purely based on value and what is included.
2. They ‘will do’
When planning your wedding there are a million and one things to think about, the list seems endless and sometimes you may just think that ‘will do’. You may be looking at lots of photographers and struggling to find the time to meet up with them to view their work and see how you get on. It is important not to pick a photographer just because it is taking some time and seeming like an endless task, take your time and ensure you not only find a wedding photographers work that you love but also a person behind the camera you love too. When you find them you will walk away feeling like you have just been speaking to a close friend, it is so important and makes a real difference to how you feel and come across in front of the camera.
Wedding photographers love what they do, they have a passion for the industry and a passion for capturing beautiful weddings, you may be feeling stressed and many photographers will understand and be able to relate. Just ensure you find the right photographer for you, one that matches your style and one that you can trust and feel relaxed with, go with your gut, if you have no doubts then get them booked! But don’t just say ‘they will do’.
3. They have ‘some’ stunning photos
Where ever you see a wedding photographer be it here on this site or online you will see lots of beautiful photos, a range of stunning shots that will catch your eye and make you go wow. This is great and you should find a photographer whose work you love and makes you go wow, however it is so important to remember that it is great having photos that make you go wooow , however you want a wedding story that makes you go speechless, the point here is consistency.
When viewing a photographers work to ensure you see full and completed albums, this may be online or a hard copy, you want to ensure that all photos are stunning and the quality is very special throughout, and not just one or two photos that look great. A good photographer can take extraordinary photos, a great wedding photographer can tell a story through gorgeous photos.
4. They are recommended by the Venue
So you have picked your wedding venue and booked the date, depending on the venue they may have a list of recommended suppliers, from catering, florists, planners and photographers. This is a great starting place however it is important not to just go off this list and not open your eyes to other alternatives. Check out the article the double-edged sword of being a venue ‘preferred’ wedding photographer. You may choose styles of other photographers you may have seen on here for example that are not on their list, you may have met a photographer from their list but not felt completely happy. Don’t compromise on your wedding photographer by just reviewing ones recommended by the venue, ensure you get the best photographer you can afford and the one you want.
Final thoughts
All this planning is for one day only, one day you marry the partner you wish to spend the rest of your life with, one day you share this beautiful moment with all your family and friends that you love. Make sure you hold onto those memories and don’t look back and wish you had hired a photographer.
Photography isn’t about an expensive camera, it is about capturing a story.
Remember you only get one chance when it comes to your wedding photos and after it is all over the photos are the one thing that will stay with you forever, ensure you hire the best wedding photographer you can afford and hire the best person to capture your wedding day. It is an investment that you will be glad you made years down the road when you look back through your wedding album reliving those special moments and emotions.
Wedding Photography is about unique moments, it’s about being able to relive the day through beautiful photos, this is smiling at moments you didn’t even know happened, seeing the excitement and emotion on the faces of the your family and friends, and, above all, having a story that you shall take with you forever…
Here’s what you’re paying!
How important is wedding photography for you? Have you maximized your budget to get the best photographer you can?
Calypso Wedding Photography 