Carol's Photography-Dauphin Manitoba Photographer -Tips for Fabulous Wedding Day Photos!

How To Find The Right Wedding Photographer For You.
by www.carolsphotography.net

- Wedding photographs are so very important. That's why you're hiring a professional and not asking your friend or
aunty to do it . When the wedding is all said and done with, it's all you have left. You'll look at your photos to re-live
one of the most precious days of your life. There are many things to consider.

- Find a photographer whose images you find yourself in, do they move you? The photographs are heirlooms of
your wedding day and become works of art for your walls .

- The first thing to look for when hiring a photographer is quality & value , not the cheapest price. As with most
things in life, "you get what you pay for."   There are no "second chances"   to do re-takes , so it's very important to
find the right photographer who you can trust to capture those beautiful moments of your wedding .

- You don't have to hire the most expensive photographer, but don't just go for the "cheapest" photographer
either. Ask several photographers to send you their prices & then compare them to see which packages offer the
most "bang" for your buck.

- Do you like the photographers personality, do you feel a ease with them, your going to be spending one of the
most important days of your life with her or him. Talent is important. Being a people person is important and should
be a huge consideration when deciding who is right for you. After all, having fun with your photographer will
produce some of those amazing moments!.Your wedding day will be recorded through their eyes.

- Another important consideration in choosing a photographer is deciding what style you want. Traditional
photography consists of posed formals of the couple & their immediate families. Journalistic styles is more candid
photography. Many photographers offer a combination of traditional and candid coverage. Look at the
photographers style, ask to view a whole wedding album. Is that what you want your wedding photos to look like.
How unique will your wedding photos be...... ?

- What is included in the package price. Many times a price which looks higher actually turns out to be a better value
in the long run, because it includes more hours of coverage, mileage fees and more enlargements. Ask them if the
wedding is running late - what is their policy. Many photographers charge overtime. You should also find out if the
they will be available if you need them to stay later than you original thought. This is not uncommon, as weddings do
tend to run late. You may have to pay the them extra for the additional time, but it's nice to know that the
photographer would be there, if you need him.

- Remember that photographers are not mind readers. While we do our best to photograph your wedding, if there
are specific poses , or particular family members you want photographed, be sure to let them know ahead of time!

- Book wedding photographer early - The best ones are hard to get and may have bookings over a year in advance.
(book 6-12 month prior to wedding)

Here are questions that you should ask the photographer.

- Who is actually photographing your wedding?
Is it the person your talking to, or is it going to be some assistant with little experience.

- What type of equipment will they be using?
Quality photography equipment is expensive, but together with the most important piece of equipment....the
photographers eye, good equipment (cameras, lighting & backup equipment, ) does make a difference.

- If they shoot digital - how many megapixels are their camera's.
With digital photos, the more "megapixels" you have, the better your image turns out. This is especially true with
enlargements. Most professionals use SLR's with 10 megapixel or more. Beware of point & shoot camera's... they
are great for snap shots but not for wedding portraits.

- What type of lighting do they bring to the wedding?
Having good lighting is important because the lighting at most reception halls is too dark for good photography, a
powerful external flash is a necessity.

- What's included in the photo package?
What exactly are you getting for your money? Some photographers offer smaller proofs for a cheaper price, some
give you or sell you the negatives but leave you in charge of enlarging the prints; while other offer higher priced
packages which may include 8 x 10 , 11 x 14 enlargements, and fancy albums. Many photographers also offer
parent albums, with additional photos for the parents, or grandparents at prices far below what it would cost to have
the same pictures reprinted separately.
If all you want is one set of small pictures, then the less expensive “proof” package are probably ideal, but if you
truly want a beautiful album with portrait quality prints and larger enlargements to hang up on your wall, then the
larger packages will usually pay for itself both in time & money, compared with doing it all yourself.




            I hope this will be of help in your search for a wedding photographer.
            Congratulations , I hope your wedding day is wonderful

            If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask
            E-MAIL     carol@carolsphotography.net
            Phone      1-204-638-7607
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