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.
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