In The Frame

Choose the right photographer with these top tips:


* Ask for an informal meeting with the photographer and any assistants. You need to feel at ease with them, and they need to make you feel like an important client.


* Find a photographer that offers a sample photo shoot before you commit to a booking. A photographer who is confident in their abilities won't have any problem in providing this for you.


* Ask about post-production; are they out-sourcing to a cheaper service provider? A photographer who edits the images individually will take the time and trouble to produce a high quality finished set of pictures.


* Research online photo galleries. They will give you a good feel for style and quality of pictures.


* A good photographer will always provide references for you to follow up.


* Ask to see examples of albums that they have produced for other clients.


* Look for a photographer who will style your shots to suit your personalities, rather than shooting every wedding in the same format.


* Ask whether your photographer will have alternative arrangements for weather conditions. Are they geared up to take good quality indoor shots if you can't be outside?


* Be realistic about price. The cheapest option won't always be the best option. Choose a photographer as carefully as you would choose your wedding dress, and you'll have some wonderful memories of your day forever.


David Parr Photography www.davidparrphotography.co.uk