Top Ways to Find the Best Wedding Photographer For Your Next Big Day
Nov 20, 2021
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Section 1: Consider the style of photo you want
No matter what the occasion is, there are so many different ways to go about taking photos. Some may want a more intimate photo, others may want a group photo, and some want a breathtaking close-up or sweeping landscape photo. Your choice will be made by your style, of course, but no matter what kind of photographer you choose, you can always work with them to find what best matches your style.
You can hire a Wedding Photographer in Surrey to go the distance and capture as many different types of photo's you can think of, or you can hire a part-time photographer with one key role in mind.
Know your budget
Before you even start looking for a wedding photographer, it’s important that you know what you’re spending and getting yourself into. Having a general idea of the costs of your wedding in the first place can help you decide what you can or can’t do. From a point where you have no idea about how much a photographer will cost, to the very last minute of choosing the right one, taking into consideration the costs can really help you out with choosing the right wedding photographer for your big day. With so many photographers out there, it may seem very difficult to figure out what you want from a wedding photographer, but there are a lot of places you can go for advice and help.
Do your research and make a list
Find out as much information as you can before meeting with someone and hiring them to take photos. It's not wise to just jump right in, head first. You should have all the facts at your fingertips and feel confident in your choices. That's part of the reason for this article. Find out what you can before booking, then go into the meeting with your goal of hiring the best possible person to capture your perfect day.
Now, this is no simple task. Especially if you're a bride or groom who has just been told that you're getting married. Planning and logistics for this one day, with all the details, the must-haves, the conditions, the requirements, and so on are difficult to handle. Add in a photographer and this event becomes next to impossible.
Look for reviews and check out portfolios
This is definitely a huge issue for wedding photographers. It’s not the photographer’s fault that many people judge before they even meet with them, however many Wedding Photographer in Surrey spend a good portion of their time on social media, where they get to know their followers. When someone likes their work enough to leave a review, they also probably spend time visiting their other social media accounts, checking out their portfolio, and interviewing them on your photographer profile. So make sure that when you’re at your wedding, you are focusing on the photographer. If the photographer doesn’t inspire you, then they probably won’t be the best fit for your wedding. If you look at their pictures and you’re not inspired, that probably means that they don’t inspire you, either.
Choose a photographer with experience in your area
“We try and go with a group of photographers that have been doing weddings in the area for several years,” says Brandi Blalock, a wedding and event coordinator with Happy Endings Events in Portland, Oregon.
This also gives the couple the best chance to decide who will be capturing their big day in person.
2. Try Your Wedding Photographer First
Check out your photographer's website for free reviews.
When you meet, ask questions
Natalie had a great deal of questions. With each question she asked, our meeting came to an end.
These were some of the questions Natalie asked:
What is the best way to approach clients?
When should I send out my "waiting for clients" emails?
Are there fees?
If I hire you, what happens if my husband cheats?
What does a wedding photo shoot cost?
What can I do to stand out from the other photographers out there?
And I could’ve added more, but she was just starting out, so I'll keep it to the top 5.
Ask the questions you think you should ask, and the right questions you think you'll want answered after you're hired.
When you start asking your questions, have the attitude that you are here to learn.
Check the photographer's equipment and packages
Before considering the length of your wedding photography, make sure that the studio is able to provide you with the proper gear. Ask them to show you photos of their best work, and ask if their camera and lenses are up to date, and if the photographers that they will be employing have their own equipment.
Check their portfolios, if you like what you see, it may be time to arrange a booking. If it doesn’t, ask them to show you their equipment, they will most likely have a slide show of their past work with their gear. If you like what you see, then it’s a great time to book the photographer for your big day.
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