Your wedding day is one of your life’s greatest milestones. You will look back at treasured moments reminiscing about your first kiss as husband and wife, your first dance, vows, and the love from family and friends. This special day deserves to be captured to last forever. These captures will be your most treasured wedding keepsake.
Choosing the right photographer to capture these moments is an important decision. You want to have someone that you trust completely!
Below are some tips to help guide you when choosing your wedding photographer.
Photography Style
What is your desired Photography style? Spend the time collecting inspiration of your favourite type of wedding photography aesthetic. Once you have a handful of photographs with similar aesthetics, start contacting.
Meet with Photographers
After emailing the photographers you’re interested in, book a meeting to meet with them in person. It is important to get to know your photographer before the wedding. You want to make sure you are 100% comfortable with them as they will be by your side the entire day.
Ask for most Recent Work
When meeting with photographers, ask for their most recent work. Be sure to ask for a collection of recent weddings that they have shot from start to end, not just the highlights/preview. This will allow you to have a more accurate understanding of your photographers work. It is also great to ask if they have shot at your venue, and if so, request to see those photographs.
Test Run
A test run is always a great opportunity to get to know your photographer and start developing a comfortable and trusting relationship. This always makes for incredible photos as you loosen up when having your photo taken, especially if you and your partner are camera shy. A test run can be your engagement photoshoot.
