Signing for a wedding photography package can set you back at least $2000 if you go with a professional so the decision is a mighty big one. In fact, like what lilostitch12 has advised, shop around smartly and know what you want.
Photography is such a subjective thing. What other people rave about may not be your cuppa so don't just make your decision based on the photographer's online portfolio. Make an appointment with the photographer for an in-depth discussion of your wedding needs. If your gut feeling tells you otherwise despite good reviews from other brides, pay attention. Especially when you don't feel comfortable with the photographer.
An expensive package doesn't automatically denote world-class standard photos, nor does a dirt cheap package means poor skills. It all depends on the type of photographer you engage. Just be sure to do your homework and treat the advice you read on forums with a pinch of salt. With the increasing anonymity of the internet nowadays, it's so easy to sign up on a forum and leave fake positive reviews. In other words, if you want happy photogenic memories of your wedding day, be smart.
Here are some questions you can ask your photographer when interviewing him/her. :-) They may cater to foreign brides but hey, these questions can work equally well here too. Good luck!
- Questions to ask a wedding photographer
- What you need to ask yourself and the wedding photographer
- 10 questions to ask your wedding photographer
- How many photos am I entitled to?
- If I wish to choose more than I'm entitled to, how much do I need to top up?
- Will my photos be touched up with special effects such as black&white, antique etc?
- What kind of albums will I be entitled to?
- How many outdoor photo-shoot locations will the package have?
- Who will be the photographer for my wedding shoot (if you approach a studio with more than one photographer on the staff)?
Picture by Arvind Balaraman
Love,
Lilian
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