Your wedding photos are a tangible memory of your
big day, so it’s only natural to want them to be perfect. That’s why picking
the right photographer for you is a must.
Top-quality
photographers are usually booked well in advance, so as soon as you have booked
your venue, you should begin your search for one.
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Before
you sign on the dotted line, ask your photographer the following:
•
Do you shoot on digital or film? These days, most people shoot to digital,
which means you’ll be able to flick through a disc of images quickly and
easily.
•
How many pictures will you take? The beauty with photographers who shoot
digitally is that they can snap away, whereas film usually limits the amount of
images a photographer can capture.
•
Who will edit the pictures? Find a photographer who takes time to edit them professionally
•
How long does the photographer intend to stay around on the big day?
•
Who owns the copyright? Check that you get all the high-res images otherwise
you will have to keep contacting your photographer every time you want an
image.
•
When will you get your photographs?
Have a think about
the style of photography you want and how you imagine your finished wedding
album looking. When browsing through wedding magazines, cut out the wedding
shots you like so that you can show your chosen photographer the sort of styles
that appeal to you.
Many photographers
have a distinctive style that’s unique to them, and your pictures can be as
traditional or as quirky as you like. Before you make a definitive decision
make sure you look at the photographer’s portfolio. It’s also extremely
important to check his or her credentials: what qualifications do they have?
And are they a member of the MPA (Master Photographers Association) and BIPP
(British Institute Professional Photographers) or The Guild of Wedding
photographers?
Make sure you
understand what everything – including reprints and albums – will cost, and
ask, too, about deposits and payments. What happens if there is a cancellation,
or if the photographer can’t make it on the actual day? You need to be sure
there are suitable contingency plans in place if required.
David Parr is a member of the BIPP and the MPA
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