Someone has popped the question, and the engagement is here. You are well on your way to planning out your dream wedding, on a quest to leave no stone unturned – after all, they say this is the best day of your life, which means naturally you must have the best of everything - the best cake, the best dress or suit, and of course, the best photographer.
Otherwise, how will
you put up some of the best wedding photos of your big day on Instagram the
moment you are back from your honeymoon? As with many wedding services, though,
it can be difficult to wade through the sheer volume of options, and for those
running on a strict schedule, you want to know what to be looking for right off
the bat.
So, with that in mind, this piece takes a look at how you can find the right
wedding photographer for you.
Ask Friends and Family for
Recommendations
There is a good chance
that your friends or family will have a photographer in mind when you broach
the subject of searching for one for the perfect fit for your wedding. It might
be that they had wonderful wedding photos and could not recommend their
photographer enough, or maybe your friends might have an idea of someone who is
a fantastic photographer but only does non-traditional weddings. Ask to look at their photos and their videos
if you haven’t seen them already, so you can decide if that photographer’s style
is for you, and then you can ask for a casual chat. If you are lucky enough to
have a plethora of friends and family, you will probably get a lot of different
recommendations, especially if you ask on social media; So, don’t overwhelm
yourself and do not choose someone just to keep someone else happy! While your
nephew means well wanting your wedding to be his first gig, maybe don’t take
that risk.
Choose A Photographer That Knows the Area
You will not want a
photographer that is out of their depth as much as you are on your special day.
Ideally, photographers will know many of the staple wedding locations and the
surrounding areas like the back of their hand, which is also great for when it
comes to showing you unique and hidden spots to get that special shot! For
example, if you are based in Chicago, choosing a Chicago Wedding Photographer should certainly mean they know the area very
well and will have past happy couples and clients to prove it!
