Start early
Good actual day wedding photographers are hard to come by
and they are usually booked months in advance. You can start
searching by asking your friends for recommendation. You can
also call up the photographers listed here.
Check out their on-line portfolio. If they don't have a website,
arrange for an appointment with the photographers and look
at their portfolio.
Things to look out
When you look at the photographer's portfolio, check the
sharpness, colour tones and whether the photos were well-lit.
See if you like the style of the photographer by looking at
the photos of indoor, outdoor, tea ceremony and wedding banquet.
Years of experience
Five or more years of experience in wedding photography is
best. An experienced photographer can even help advise you
on your schedule and help you plan. However, an experienced
photographer will usually cost more. Get a less experienced
photographer if you are budget conscious provided you like
the portfolio.
People skills
Talk to the photographer. It is important that he has good
people skills as he'll be with you the whole day. He'll also
be taking pictures of your friends, relatives and guests. You
don't want to have an extra headache on your wedding day.
Know the package
There isn't a standard way of charging by the photographers.
Some charge you one flat rate and you buy and develop the films.
Some charge you a service rate and a predetermined price for
every roll of film used and they do everything for you. The
film will be developed by professional labs and the developer
will pay extra attention since the photographer is a regular.
Sometimes, the results just aren't the same if you are the
one who brings for development at the labs. They'll treat you
like a novice and will not take extra TLC (tender, loving,
care).
Before you book the photographer,
- Check the rate
- Ask about the camera and lens
- Is professional film used (yes, there are many kinds of
films out there)
- How is the film developed? By professional labs?
- Are the negatives returned to you
- Are complimentary wedding albums provided and will the
photos be arranged for you
If you have any queries, you can post them in the forum and
get them answered.
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