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BRINGING YOU GREAT INFORMATION ON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM

Experience Level
Has this person photographed other weddings? Does he/she do this for a living or for fun?

Photographic Style
Are the images that you are shown, what you would like to see? There are "buzz" words flying about everywhere about photojournalism weddings, formal photography, classic photography, candid wedding photography, and so on. Do you want a mixture of black and white or only colour photos?

Truth in Advertising
Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding or will they send in whomever 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 that you see his/her work and meet with that individual face to face.

Personality
Is the photographer that you meet someone that you can get along with? Is the "chemistry" there?

Appearance
Ask the photographer how he/she intends to dress. 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 price difference? Make sure you understand what everything costs, including reprints and albums.

Delivery
How long does it take to get your proofs back, thank you cards, your finished album, your bridal portrait, etc.?

Offering
Whether it's a la carte or a package, do you understand what you are getting? Is there any room for changes and will it cost to do so? Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customised, in any case, ask. How much time will he/she 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.

What about deposits and payments?
What does it say about deposit payments when booking a photographer? When is the remaining payment required by the photographer? If you require additional services after the full payment, such as extra prints or extra albums, can this be catered for?

What about travel and accommodation?
Is the travel cost included? If travelling outside London what is the fee? A photographer may need to take into account travelling cost and overnight stay if the wedding is shooting outside normal hours and far from his/her base.