Things To Keep In Mind Before Booking A Wedding Photographer

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Last Updated on April 11, 2022 by

A wedding photographer is someone who will capture the most memorable day of your life and will make it look more dreamy. Once the date is finalized, it is essential that you start looking for a suitable wedding photographer. Shortlisting a photographer can be a tiresome task, especially when there are big names in the industry with impressive portfolios. Here, we are to make the task easier for you and help you pick the right wedding photographer. 

Wedding Photographer: Things to keep in mind before finalizing

Considering the current situation, there are plenty of things that you must consider while finalizing the wedding photographer. We have curated a guide to help you decide how to hire the best wedding photographer for yourself. Scroll down and add these to your checklist.

1. The style of photography you want

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Many couples prefer romantic and pretty candid shots whereas there are couples who like more traditional and posed types of photography. Candid photography is more spontaneous and captures raw emotions in a better way. When finalizing the photographers, you must consider their style of photography. Candid shots require more skills and maybe more pricey than the traditional ones. 

2. Portfolio and Sample

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Spend some time on Instagram and browse through wedding pages. It will help you understand what are the latest trends in wedding photography and will make it easier for you to find a suitable photographer. Skim through their profile, website and try to understand the quality of the work. You can even ask them to meet them in person to view their portfolio. 

3. Your Budget 

Your overall budget is the most crucial and deciding factor. You may be impressed by the quality of a photographer’s work and may want to hire them. But, if you have a tight budget, you will have to look for another suitable wedding photographer. What you can do is hire different wedding photographers for different occasions. Or you can finalize a photographer who is willing to provide some complementary deliverables. It can be anything, let’s say, a bridesmaid shoot, a performance reel, or a post-wedding shoot. 

4. Discuss your expectations

Whether you want candid shots, drone photography, a coffee table book, or anything else, you must discuss that with the photographer beforehand. They may charge you extra for additional services. Therefore, it is better to discuss these things in advance before finalizing. 

5. Take quotes from at least 3-4 photographers

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Finalizing a wedding photographer takes time, and availability is one of the factors that may affect your choice of photographer. Therefore, you should finalize at least 3-4 photographers and take quotes from them. Compare their work and check their availability to see what suits you best. 

6. Personality and communication

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It all comes down to the way they communicate, behave, and handle things. You will be able to communicate freely only when the wedding photographer possesses the right attitude and personality. Therefore, you must consider these aspects before finalizing one. 

7. A little background check

The photography needs will vary depending on the venue and the guests’ limit. Therefore, you must ask them if they have shot weddings that have a similar size or venue. Many couples are switching to an intimate wedding these days because that’s the need of the hour. So, if you are having a lockdown wedding, you can ask them if they have shot weddings or not. In case they have a shot, you can rest assured that their team understands how to work under the restrictions. 

8. The right time to book a photographer

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When your wedding date is during the wedding season, it may get a little difficult to find the slot. There are chances that your dream photographer may not be available. Therefore, you should start planning and searching for a photographer as soon as your venue is finalized. 

Things you need when you start searching for a wedding photographer

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• Finalized wedding dates
• A defined budget
• An estimated guest list
• Details about the venue
• Ceremonies you want a photographer to cover, or you are looking for different photographers for different occasions

The charges of well-known photographers can be expensive. Couples these days are even hiring a combined photographer who will cover both the groom and bride’s side. Consider these factors and pick the right wedding photographer. Don’t be overwhelmed, and get in touch with our wedding experts. Pamper yourself before your special day and let our experts handle the critical task of wedding shopping. Book a consultation and learn how we can help you. 

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