Hints and Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
As a wedding photographer I shoot lots of weddings every year mainly in Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny but I’ve also shot in the UK and last year, was commissioned to shoot a wedding in Tuscany, Italy. Needless to say, every wedding I shoot has a very different brief and subsequently the weddings have a varied and diverse range of vibes. It is therefore imperative that each album I create can mirror and represent the unique memories of each special day with a photographic style that embraces the ambience of the location and personality of the guests.
People often contact me with queries to ensure they choose the wedding photographer that is right for them. The truth is that it’s a very personal choice and what works for you might not always work for the next person. However I have compiled a list of hints and tips for choosing your wedding photographer which I think will help you to make a decision that is right for you.
Tip 1: Always view a wedding photographers work before making the decision! This might seem obvious but when looking at the photographs ask yourself, is the wedding photographer displaying moments of genuine emotion? These moments are happening all the time spontaneously but a skilled photographer will be trained to spot these moments and craft them into moving photographs. The facial expressions in the photographs can be an indication of the ambience and mood captured or in some cases created by the wedding photographer.
Tip 2: I recommend viewing at least 2 or 3 wedding albums in their entirety. A good wedding album will take you on a journey and will give you an instinctive understanding for the feel of the day. You should like the variety in the images and remember that at enquiry stage, it is very easy for a photographer to show you 4 or 5 dazzling images but it is very different to capture 200 excellent images at every wedding.
Tip 3: Check to make sure that the presentation of the wedding album is of excellent quality.
Tip 4: A silly as this may sound ensure to the best of their ability that the photographer has suitable transport to make sure he/she can travel to the venue in suitable time. Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny may be close for me to travel to but occasionally the journeys to other areas in Ireland can take many hours and the roads can be unpredictable.
Tip 5: Communication is the key! Discuss with your wedding photographer what you want from them on your day. Here at Infokus Studios we always have a briefing which gives the clients and I a chance to sit and be clear on exactly what is to be covered on the day. At this point, the client has the chance to provide a list of essential shots but also to discuss photographic styles to ensure that the approach is right. Good wedding photographers will listen to what you want and try to accommodate your brief as best they can. It is also important that good wedding photographers can provide advice and ideas as often they will have an insight into how to create something special which will tailor to your needs.
Tip 6: Choose a wedding photographer that you can trust. You must be able to relate to the photographer you choose and have belief that he/she will be there for you on your big day. An experienced and committed photographer will have the ability to capture the special moments of your wedding without being invasive and by blending into the day with integrity.
I hope these Hints and Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Photographer come in handy when you’re making your decision. So whether you be from Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny or Tuscany please don’t hesitate to give me a call at Infokus Studios with your wedding enquiry.
