Questions To Ask A Potential Wedding Photographer
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- Are you the photographer who will shoot my wedding? If so, will you have any assistants with you on that day? If not, who will be taking the pictures and can I meet them before my wedding? NOTE: You should ask the questions on this list of whoever is going to be the primary photographer at your event, and that photographer’s name should be on your contract.
- Do you have backup equipment? What about a backup plan if you (or my scheduled photographer) are unable to shoot my wedding for some reason?
- If my wedding site is out of your area, do you charge a travel fee and what does that cover?
- Are you photographing other events on the same day as mine?
- How will you (and your assistants) be dressed? NOTE: The photographer and his/her staff should look professional and fit in with the style of your event.
- Is it okay if other people take photos while you’re taking photos?
- Have you ever worked at my wedding site before? If not, do you plan to check it out in advance? NOTE: Photographers who familiarize themselves with a location ahead of time will be prepared for any lighting issues or restrictions, and will know how best to incorporate the site’s architectural elements into the photos.
- What time will you arrive at the site and for how long will you shoot?
- If my event lasts longer than expected, will you stay? Is there an additional charge?
Packages, Proofs and Prints
- What packages do you offer?
- Can I customize a package based on my needs?
- Do you include engagement photos in your packages?
- What type of album designs do you offer? Do you provide any assistance in creating an album?
- Do you provide retouching, color adjustment or other corrective services?
- How long after the wedding will I get the proofs? Will they be viewable online? On a CD?
- What is the ordering process?
- How long after I order my photos/album will I get them?
- Will you give me the negatives or the digital images, and is there a fee for that?
Contracts and Policies
- When will I receive a written contract? TIP: Don’t book a photographer—or any vendor—who won’t provide a written contract.
- How much of a deposit do you require and when is it due? Do you offer a payment plan?
- What is your refund/cancellation policy?
- Do you have liability insurance?
Questions to ask yourself:
- Do I feel a connection with this photographer as well as his/her photos? Are our personalities a good match?
- Am I comfortable with this person’s work and communication styles?
- Has this photographer listened well and addressed all my concerns?
Check references. Ask the photographer for at least 5 references, preferably of couples whose wedding was similar to yours in size and/or style. Getting feedback from several people who have actually hired the photographer in question can really help you decide if that person is right for you.
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