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Courtesy
of Weddings
Perfect, MD
Experience Level - Has this person photographed
other weddings? Does he/she do this for a living or
for fun? In this industry, photographers come and go
daily. A brand new one may be pretty good, and
everyone has to start somewhere, but do you want to
trust your once in a lifetime event to a newcomer?
Photographic Style - Are the images that you
are shown, what you would like to see? Can you picture
yourself photographed the same way? Is there a
satisfactory mix in different styles? There are "buzz"
words flying about everywhere about photojournalism,
formal, classic contemporary, and so on. All colorful
adjectives aside; do YOU like it?
Truth in Advertising - Is this the photographer
that will be photographing your wedding or will they
send in whom ever is available. Don't be shocked, this
happens more often than you can imagine. Be certain
that you know which photographer is going to be there
and see HIS/HER work and meet them.
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Personality - Is
the photographer that you meet someone that you can
get along with? Is the "chemistry" there? People have
walked away from hairstylists and tailors for less.
This is a person that you are going to spend most of
the day with; the most important day. Could you handle
it? Does he or she seem service oriented?
Appearance - Ask the photographer how he/she intends
to dress. The last thing that you want is a conflict
at the wedding about the photographer wearing a
sweatshirt and jeans with sneakers at your favorite
country club. Is this person well groomed?
Price Range - Although, the last thing you want
to do is shop by price, is this person within your
budget? If not, is he or she worth the difference? A
lot of times we tend to surpass our budget constraints
to get what we really want. If you see and like it,
you'll find a way. In any case, make sure you
understand what everything costs, including reorders.
Delivery - How long does it take to get your
proofs back, your finished album, your bridal
portrait, etc.? Go ahead and ask. Some photographers
take months to deliver your proofs. Be sure of how
long things take to turn around.
Offering - Whether it's a la Carte or packages,
do you understand what you get? Is there any room for
changes and will it cost to do so? Sometimes the
packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customized,
in any case, ask. How much time will he spend? What if
you need more time? Make sure that you know what's
coming.
Contract - Do you understand the contract. Is
it fair? Is everything spelled out? When it comes down
going to court, only what is WRITTEN really counts,
not what was promised. Make sure that you have no
doubts before signing. Read it ALL.
References - A personal reference is always the
best and people love to talk. Get a list of references
from the photographer and check them out personally. A
photographer who doesn't have references or is afraid
to give them to you may not be the person that you
need to hire.
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