How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer for You (Part 1)
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If you’re planning a wedding, or even thinking about having a wedding in the distant future, there’s a good chance you already have a Pinterest board for it. Pinterest is a great place to get decoration ideas, creative photo poses, bridal shower themes, and just about anything else you could need short of a physical wedding planner. As you can see in this photo, I've used it quite a bit myself. Too bad it wasn't around when I had my own wedding to plan!
An infographic about wedding photography has been popping up on Pinterest lately. Take a look at it here: http://visual.ly/complete-guide-choosing-wedding-photographer# Now, I don’t think any of this information is bad. It raises some very good points, and is great for setting realistic expectations for things like cost. However, there are a lot of points that simply can’t be explained in an infographic and deserve more space. Starting with the listed questions, I’d like to go through this infographic in the next couple of blog posts and give you the bigger picture. In the end, I hope you’ll feel more confident about choosing the best photographer for you!
· “What do you consider your photography style to be?”: To be honest, most photographers will tell you they have a photojournalistic style. It’s the way modern photographers are trained; this is great for those couples who want photography to capture the events of the day. However, not all photographers know how to pose, and your parents will probably want a nice posed photo with their favorite couple clearly visible. So a better question might be, “Do you know how to do both photojournalistic and posed photos well?”And remember, the best way to know a person’s style is to look at their work.
· “Do you shoot color, black and white, or both?”: This question is a throwback to the days of film, when photographers actually did shoot in color of black and white. Because of the rise in digital photography, film is very, very expensive now, and most photographers can’t afford to shoot weddings in it. If you find a photographer you like who shoots with film, then this question is great. However, digital photographers mostly convert photos to black and white after they’re taken, so they can do however much black and white they see fit. You may want to say instead, “I really like/don’t like black and white photos. Can you make sure we get a lot/few black and whites?” A good pro will really appreciate knowing your preferences before the wedding.
· “Do you bring an assistant or second photographer?”: This is an excellent question! Not all photography packages include two photographers. As a general rule, though, you’ll get a better variety of photos and a better chance at the most stunning photos if you have more than one photographer. Think about it: if you have only one shooter, he or she can be getting photos of the bride getting dressed, but not of the groomsmen getting dressed. If you have two, you get both covered. This is why three out of our four packages include two photographers.
· “Do you work well with videographers?”: This is another good question! If your photographer says no, you should thank them for their time and run away. Part of his or her job is knowing how to work with other professionals to make your wedding the best it can be. Artist drama is the last thing you need!
This takes care of the first four questions of the infographic. Check in next week as I talk about Photoshop, discs, and bridal input!
~Hannah
~Hannah
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