Are you still looking for your wedding photographer?
Choose wisely and have the BEST photos from your Wedding Day
When it comes to choosing a wedding photographer, sometimes people think that because their friend has a nice camera they can just ask him to take the photos so they can save some money. Oh, and what about that photographer down the street who takes the cutest baby pictures of her kids? Or that cousin who posts amazing pictures on his Instagram from all the travel he does? People don’t actually stop to really think that the ONLY thing they will have left to remember their wedding for the rest of their lives is their PHOTOS and VIDEO.
By being in the industry for so many years, we’ve heard so many horror stories about how photographers with no experience did not capture the most important moments and didn’t have enough experience to handle different situations that can happen on a wedding day. We, as professional photographers, agree that everyone deserves a chance and must start somewhere and build their portfolio and experience. But the question is, are you willing to actually sacrifice the memories of one of the most important days of your life just to save more money?
Here are 3 tips to help you choose a photographer or videographer for your wedding:
1- Do not hire your friend just to save money.
Nothing against friends, but having a nice camera and occasionally taking family and landscape pictures doesn’t turn a person into a professional wedding photographer. There is a lot more that goes into it.
2- Review the Photographer’s portfolio
Now, I know this might sound obvious, duh! But have you thought about asking the photographer to send you a full wedding so you can view all their photos from beginning to end? Most photographers post on Social Media their best shots, and that’s how businesses run. But, professional photographers won’t be afraid of showing their work. You should look into how do they capture details? Do they capture candid moments? Do they know how to pose? And how about reception photos, do they know how to use flash and light everything properly? You don’t need to be an expert to notice when pictures don’t look good.
3- Do an engagement session.
This is one of the most important things when it comes to choosing a photographer! A lot of people don’t understand how crucial this step is. When you decide to do an engagement photo session you will get to know your photographer and how they work/pose/interact with you; you will learn how to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and you will determine if you like their pictures BEFORE your wedding day.
