Capturing every moment of your wedding day is never easy. You got to have the right people or team to do it cause you don't want to end up crying when you look at the outcome of you photos.
I know that there are many photographers around the country, you might find it hard to pick one. Don't worry as we're on the same boat. I started my search like a year ago (even before my dad knew about the date). I had around 3 choices in my hands at that time. I also know the fact that, my hometown have limited photographers with good photography skills, so that is the reason I hired an outstation photographer, therefore I have to take mileage into consideration. There are a few things to take note when choosing your photographer.
1. Budget
Be realistic about this. This is the first thing you SHOULD consider. Not the pretty photos and all. Don't just because it is a once in a lifetime event for you and your partner, that doesn't mean you get to SPLURGE on photography. The after wedding what's important.
2. What do they offer you
Find that offers 1 to 2 albums and perhaps a canvas photo for you to hang in your bedroom, because the more albums you get, the more you have to pay and c'mon, I bet you will only see your photos once, and the rest is history.
3. Between soft copies and hard ones.
Choose a package that offers you unlimited soft copies in a form of cd/dvd or pen drive perhaps. You can keep soft copies forever unlike hard copies which will fade in color. Similar to the film photos that you kept when you were in high school. The good thing of having a lot more soft copy photos is that you get to print yourself whenever and how many copies you like.
4. Ask for samples
Ask for their sample photos that they took in the previous wedding events. See whether you like their style or not. Remember , clients and photographer NEED to work together. Don't let your photographer do all the work. They're not mind reader and they won't know what kind of outcome you'll like. Assumption is a no-no thing in this case.
5. Outstation photographer.
If you wish to hire a photographer who resides in a different state, ask for their quotation FIRST before looking at their photos. Quotation SHOULD include extra charges like transportation cost, accommodation cost, etc. The final amount that they'll charge. If the cost is not within your budget, skip them and look for other one instead. This will save your time as well as the other party and speed up your process as well.
6. Give examples
As I mentioned in point 4, photographer and you NEED to work together. Not just assuming that they know what you like or what you want. Provide your photographer the style or examples of the photos you like or prefer. There are thousands of sample photos you can pick on the Internet.
Most importantly, set the right EXPECTATIONS between you and your official photographer prior to your wedding. Discuss face-to-face if possible should there be any doubt.
6. Give examples
As I mentioned in point 4, photographer and you NEED to work together. Not just assuming that they know what you like or what you want. Provide your photographer the style or examples of the photos you like or prefer. There are thousands of sample photos you can pick on the Internet.
Most importantly, set the right EXPECTATIONS between you and your official photographer prior to your wedding. Discuss face-to-face if possible should there be any doubt.
