If
you are a professional wedding photographer, you may wish to be considered
for PWPN membership. 
The first step is to enter your wedding date and your county into our Availability Checker above, and click on the ' SEARCH ' button. You will then be presented with a list of local, professional wedding photographers, who are currently available on your wedding date. By clicking on the links next to their name, you will be able to visit their website and be assured that the PWPN has already verified their professional status, leaving you to get on with the more important decisions like the style of photography, packages on offer, and prices etc.
Please read our 'Choosing a wedding photographer' guidance below where you will find useful information about what to consider before you book your photographer. If you want to get straight on with the search, please use our ‘Availability Checker’ now, and find your professional wedding photographer today.
Selecting the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make as you plan your wedding. This website will enable you to choose someone who will capture your memories with expertise and with your style in mind.
Here is a short list of tips.
- Look at websites and contact photographers that are available for your date to see sample albums that include an entire wedding from start to finish, rather than just a few select shots. Try to view two or three weddings in this way.
- Look for consistent, technical quality (composition, lighting, exposure, etc.) and good variety, as well as whether the people in the photos seem at ease. Do the photos capture the excitement and emotion of the occasion and tell a good story?
- Be sure the same person you are considering hiring as your photographer did the sample work you see. Many studios have more than one photographer and the sample work doesn't always indicate this. The PWPN only promotes individual photographers so there will be no chance of someone else turning up to photograph your wedding.
- Learn the differences between photojournalistic and traditional styles, candid and formal posed shots and select a photographer who specializes in the style you want or will do a mix of styles. The same goes for black and white versus colour photos.
- Consider both your personal taste and the type of wedding you are planning when deciding.
- Do you click? Personality is as important as anything else. The last thing you need on your wedding day is someone you and your guests don't feel comfortable with. Make sure the person you're speaking with is actually your photographer.
- Ask for references and call them. Past customers can give you insights you won't get from the photo studio.
- Understanding how the photographer works and charges in detail, is essential to effective comparison-shopping. How long will the photographer stay? Is back-up equipment available? Can you provide a list of specific photos you want taken? What exactly is included in the costs quoted? What about proofs and can you view your photographs online? How long will it take to get your proofs and album back after the wedding?
All members of the PWPN meet the above criteria, so by inserting the date of your wedding into the online date checking facility, you will have direct links to all the members that are available to capture your special day.