How
to Choose a Photographer
The first words out of a bride's
mouth when she calls our studio are usually, "Hi, what are
your packages?" or "Hi, how much do you charge for wedding
photography?" While this is understandable (what else is she
going to ask, "Are you any good?"), you should realize
that price comparisons only go so far, especially when there is
such a variety of styles and ability levels on the market.
You need to educate yourself
as to what's out there, by meeting with a lot of photographers and
looking at their work. Don't just meet with the ones who seem affordable;
meet with photographers in all price ranges, from the very cheap
to very expensive. As you meet with them, consider two factors:
the photographs, and the personality of the person who took the
photographs.
Where many brides experience
problems evaluating a photographer's samples is in trusting their
own instincts. Photography often seems like such a new world, you
may feel the need for guidance on what you should like. My advice
is to trust yourself. You will know what pictures move you, which
ones make you feel like saying, "Yes! This is what I want my
wedding pictures to be like!" That's all you need.
The other major factor, the photographer's
personality, is often overlooked. Simply put, the photographer will
be with you all day, and so you need to be careful to hire someone
you like, or who at least doesn't drive you up a wall. A photographer
with a bad personality can ruin a wedding day, no matter how good
his photographs are.
Once you've found a photographer
who satisfies these criteria, then start working the budget back
into the equation. Be open to the whole range of possibilities,
you may surprise yourself and find the photographer of your dreams.
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