how can I find my dream wedding photographer?
so let’s cut to the chase, here’s the breakdown of what working with your wedding photographer should be like and how you can find a solid one:
WHAT’S THEIR ATTITUDE LIKE?
Your wedding photographer should be in the frame of mind of serving you! Find someone who responds in a timely manner, with a positive attitude, who aligns with your vision for your wedding day, and who’s willing to help pitch ideas to you that can help bring your visions to a greater fruition.
WHAT’S THEIR BOOKING PROCESS?
Booking with your photographer should NOT be a long, drawn-out, complicated process! A simple booking process would be something along the lines of inquiring > scheduling a call > the call itself > sending the contract and retainer invoice > booked! If it’s frustrating for you to book, it likely won’t get easier down the road!
WHAT’S THEIR STYLE?
A major part of hiring a professional photographer is hiring their editing and shooting style. Every photographer does things a bit differently, so find someone who you click well with on a personal level and also someone whose style and creative process is something you admire. You want to be in love with the final product, so look at their portfolio!
DO YOUR PERSONALITIES MESH?
Along similar lines of knowing what their attitude is like, your personality should match with theirs! This is someone you’ll have with you all day on your wedding day and this is the person visually telling your story. Make sure you know them and work well with them!
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO THEY HAVE?
Have they shot 1 wedding or 100 weddings? If you want to help out a newer photographer, you’ll likely get a cheaper price, but sacrifice the quality of work and the smoothness of a client experience. However, if you want a seasoned professional, you’ll be paying more, but can rest calmer knowing that your photos will be clean and artistic and the experience you’ll be met with will be warm and welcoming.
HOW MUCH VARIETY IS IN THEIR PORTFOLIO?
This is so important, especially for your wedding photographer! Look at a full gallery of theirs. Have they worked in different locations? Different lighting scenarios? Have they used flash before? How does their work change in these environments? Despite these changes, do you still love their artistic style through all of them?
There are a lot of factors that play into working well with a wedding photographer and as a professional in the industry, these are important qualifications in finding a solid one! Finding and working with your dream photographer can help your day turn out better than you envisioned it.