Finding the right photographer for your wedding should be a
high priority. You'll be spending countless hours planning
and creating your dream wedding - you want to be sure you
have the photos to look back on in years to come. We've got
tips on finding the right photographer and what to ask
when interviewing photographers.
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An experienced photographer should be selected.
Ask friends for recommendations and take a look at their
wedding albums to get a sense of what you like or
dislike about their wedding photography style. |
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When meeting with a wedding photographer, take the time
to review their photography work and make sure you are
reviewing the work of the photographer that would actually
be at your wedding. Check the compositions and sharpness of
the pictures. Are these pictures what you'd like to see in
your own wedding album? |
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Concerning the wedding photographer: |
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How many years have you been taking wedding photos?
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Do you have a backup, in case of an emergency?
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May I have a list of recent customers to call?
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What does the photography package price include?
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Do you have an assistant?
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What will you be wearing?
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Concerning Coverage: |
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How many hours of coverage will we have?
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How long will it take for posed photos - before the
reception begins?
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Are you familiar with both our ceremony and reception
sites?
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Concerning the Photos: |
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What type of camera do you use?
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Can we give you a list of wedding photographs we'd like?
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How many photos will you take?
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When will we get the proofs? Will they be available
on-line?
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Can you do retouching? If so, at what charge?
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Do you do any special effects? If so, what?
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How long are the images kept on file?
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Concerning Albums: |
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What types of albums do you have?
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How long after selecting proofs, can I expect to receive
the album?
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Photographer's Contract |
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When you've selected your photographer and
you're ready to sign the contract, make sure that it
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Number of posed and candid shots
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Number of proofs
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The schedule
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The photographer's cancellation policy
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Whether you get to keep the negatives/CD of images
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How long will the prices be in effect?
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Do all the reprints have to be ordered at the same time?
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Delivery times
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Rights of ownership and reproduction
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Find a wedding photographer.
Tips on posing for the camera. |
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This
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I've decided to hire a wedding consultant. What is a
fair price to pay? |
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If you are hiring a wedding consultant to plan your
whole wedding, expect to pay between 10 to 15 percent of
your total budget. For example, if your wedding costs
are $20,000, expect to pay anywhere from $2,000 -
$3,000. Definitely shop around for price. Most
importantly, be sure that you have a great rapport with
the consultant. You want someone who is going to work
with you to create the wedding of your dreams. |
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Find a local wedding consultant.
Learn more about wedding consultants. |
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