Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Choosing a Wedding Photographer
By Steve Whiting

When choosing a wedding photographer it is important to choose someone who you feel happy and comfortable with. Ask friends or relatives for recommendations from couples who have recently been married or from the venue itself and obtain a number of quotes. Make sure you see some samples of the photographers work and that the style of photography is one you are confident with. This is important as some couples can feel uncomfortable with some poses the photographer may request. Some photographers take candid shots whist others have a more traditional style.

If possible ask the photographer to visit your home or where you will be leaving from, and also the wedding venue prior to the day .This way you can discuss settings and any unusual shots you may wish and it will give the photographer the opportunity to see the lighting conditions and settings for themselves. This may not be necessary if the photographer has already worked at the venue before.

Traditionally if a church wedding, shots will be taken of the bride at her home, in the car, entrance to the church, in the vestry, leaving the church and then various group photos of the bridal party, family and friends. A wedding held at a different venue may well depend on what that venue itself allows. The reception photographs are usually of the bridal party at the top table, cake cutting and the couples first dance, throwing the bouquet and the couples departure. It may be whilst at the reception you would like some no traditional photographs taken, for example of individual couples or families (without the bride and groom ) that they may purchase for themselves. This can be quite a nice idea that people have a memento of the day of themselves in their finery.

Your wedding photographs will be your cherished reminder of your big day so it is important to choose the best photographer that funds allow.

Some couples chose to have a video recording of their special day. Specialized videographers will take into account lighting and positioning so as to be unobtrusive to obtain the best video as opposed to one done may be by a friend or family. The reception venue or church may be able to recommend one to you who will be used to the venue. Ask to see a demonstration tape and make sure you are aware of what pieces of the wedding day they will they will record and let them know if you have any special requests.

Looking for a wedding Photographer then try the Wedding Photographers section of our Wedding directory. We also have a useful information guide for would be brides.

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