Pointers for Picking the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Marriages are made in heaven they say. For a photographer, re-creation of this heaven on a photo-album is a herculean task; let alone satisfying your expectations. For your wedding photography, you want someone who is capable of producing images that you will love for a lifetime; someone who takes care of everything from lighting to composition to capturing true emotions.

Picking a wedding photographer isn’t a big deal these days, but handpicking the perfect one is. Here are some guidelines to help you select the photographer that is right for you:

Nail down on a particular style – Before you start researching on photographers in your city’s yellow pages, figure out what style of photography you require. Is it traditional, portraiture, candid wedding photography or the very graceful black and white? This will in-turn help you select the photographer, specializing in a particular type of photography.

Do your homework- Browse local listings, go through portfolios and reviews of photographers on different websites and get a basic idea about their work, pricing and your rights as a customer. Explore and evaluate potential wedding photographers’ websites and blogs to find out about their working style. Finally, connect with the ones you think will fit your requisites and budget.

Set up appointments- Arrange face to face meetings with the photographers or at least have a telephonic/skype conversation with those who respond to you. View their wedding portfolios and discuss your expectations from them at length.

Compare packages- It is important to be aware of what all is included in the basic package. Find out the cost of any extra service that you may require. Ask questions like their working hours, usual number of people associated with each shoot and whether they provide guarantees for their services and photographs. Also ask about their payment policy and if they would charge a travel expense.

Make an informed decision- Trust your inner gut and intuition and choose someone you are comfortable dealing with. A photographer with a relaxed and friendly personality can help you get rid of camera-shyness. As a result, you can have the reflection of true you on your precious photobook.

Finally, don’t forget to relax and enjoy yourself on your big day to get the most beautiful images. After all, you’ve made a well informed and smart decision as far as your wedding photographer is concerned. Remember, your emotions will only get captured by the lens if you have them on your face.