Here are some questions to ask your wedding photographer.
When planning your wedding, you need to hire a photographer who sees your vision and matches your style. For instance, do you prefer perfectly posed or natural? Do you want more traditional pictures or a candid photography style? It is important to ask potential photographers questions about their work before hiring. Remember, every photographer will have a different answer, so be sure to ask questions and compare answers to find the perfect fit for your special day. Here are some questions to ask your wedding photographer.
Can I View Your Previous Work?
Viewing completed albums allows you to see a story instead of seeing one or two shots. You want to see consistency, amazing photos throughout, and their style within all the photos. You want to feel like you are reliving the wedding and that it’s a fantastic story of the day and not a set of images. Each photo should be a collection of moments throughout the day, and each scene should be beautifully captured in its own right.
What Happens if There’s an Emergency?
Most photographers have layers of backup plans. For peace of mind, ask them about this. Photographers with years of experience will have a plan. They may also have a list of trusted photographers they can call upon if they cannot make it. By asking this, you will also feel more relaxed and be able to trust them. If you ask this and your photographer doesn’t have a plan or ignores the question, it could be a red flag as this is one day and one chance to capture, so they should have a backup plan.
Do You Have Insurance?
When hiring a wedding photographer, ensure they have public liability insurance. This ensures they are covered in an accident, such as bumping into a guest with their lens or someone tripping over their tripod. A professional wedding photographer should have this as well as equipment insurance. If they are a part-time photographer or do it as a hobby, they may not have insurance to save money. Some wedding venues require all photographers to provide proof of their insurance before working on their premises.
When Will I Receive My Photos?
Your wedding photographer will likely take hundreds of photos during the day, which will need editing. Some will be removed to ensure you receive the best photos that tell the story of your wedding day. This can take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks, and it may take longer at peak season. If you need or want some photos before then, speak to your photographer and see if they can give you a few sneak peek photos earlier.
How Will I Receive My Photos?
When you hire your wedding photographer, you should know how you will get your photos. While the standard way is on a USB or a download link, many photographers will also send you photo versions designed for social media. They may also give you access to a web gallery where you and your guests can log in and view the photos from the day.
If you want them printed or an album made for you, speak to your photographer and see what options they have and the cost for this. What better way to see your wedding photos than in a beautifully presented album that tells the story of your beautiful wedding day?
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