5 tips for choosing a GREAT wedding photographer!
1. Wedding photographer schedules fill up fast, so book early
Once you’ve settled on a wedding date, waste no time in searching for your photographer. The best ones are booked heavily in advance, so make photographer shopping one of your first priorities.
2. Personality matters
A good, professional photographer is patient, friendly, and organized. He should not yell at guests who don’t pose quickly enough or who get in his way.
3. Review portfolios
When looking at a photographer’s portfolio, concentrate on the photos, not fancy web design or photo presentation. When you’ve narrowed your list to one or two photographers, ask each of them to show you complete coverage of a single wedding. This will give you a much better idea as to what you can expect than a collection of the best shots from several different weddings. Most photographers will show you 2 or 3 of their best albums. Ask to see something recent, waiting to be picked up.
4. Take bride, groom and anyone else who will be paying to the appointments
Very important so no one gets upset later on.
5. Have a contract
Do not give a deposit without a written contract. In 10 months, do you think the photographer will remember what he promised you? Make sure the contract says everything that you expect the photographer to deliver, from the amount of pictures, items included in the plan, and how many hours the photographer will be at your wedding for. It should also name the photographer who will be shooting your wedding. If you interviewed the owner and you want the owner, then the owner better be listed. Overtime charges should be listed, as well as location, date, time, and size of the wedding party. Make sure all costs are clearly defined, and your deposit and balance amounts.
The professionals at Jamie Levine Photography do exactly what you need to ensure amazing wedding photos for years to come.
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