Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. You likely want to preserve the memory of this amazing occasion with beautiful photographs and perhaps a video, but finding the perfect wedding photographer can be tricky business. You want a photographer and videographer who charges a reasonable amount, but you do not want to compromise on quality. Additionally, you want a photographer or videographer whose work meets your expectations and suits your personal taste.
Once your special day has come and gone, photographs and videos are what remain. Photographs and videos of your wedding day last a lifetime so you should not take the task of selecting a photographer and videographer lightly. Follow these simple tips to finding the perfect wedding photographer and videographer and ensure you have stunning images and videos you can share and cherish for the rest of your life.
1. Trust referrals
Your greatest reference is your friends and family who have recently gotten married. Ask to see their photos and videos and ask them if they had a pleasant experience working with their photographer or videographer.
2. Explore Your Options
Compare what different photographers are offering in terms of final product, price and packages.
3. Ask to see their work
When you look at a photographer or videographer’s work, you are looking for image quality and personal style. Remember that images look different on a computer than when they are printed, so ask to see both variations. If you do not know much about image quality, ask a friend or family member with some photography knowledge to give you a second opinion. Think about what style of images you want. Do you want classic posed photos, candid photos, funny photos or something completely unique and different? Consider how closely the photographer’s work suits your style preferences.
4. Ask what happens next
Be sure to ask the photographer how the photographs will be edited and retouched and what the editing process is for videos. Different editing techniques can drastically affect the final product for both photographs and videos.
5. Find out their terms
Ask roughly how many photographs they will take and how many hours of video they will shoot. You should also ask if they will allow you to have the raw photograph files and unedited video footage. Some photographers and videographers only let you see the photographs they select as being the best but many couples like to see all the photographs and video footage.
6. Plan in advance
Popular photographers and videographers get booked months in advance. Avoid disappointment and ensure you get the photographer and videographer of your dreams.
