Wedding Blog

When we interviewed ours, we had some questions to start with, just to get comfortable. Why did you get into photography?
What kind of camera do you use (I found that, if a photog said something like, “you wouldn’t understand” or “that really doesn’t matter” — I didn’t want to work with them — mostly because it’s such a simple, fact-based question)?
Will you work with my list of “required” photos (some prefer to do their own thing — if family shots are important, this could be an important element for you)?
How do you get your great shots (I find that a photographer who just “hangs back” and waits to see what happens misses many of the good shots)?
And… most importantly: Do we get copyrights to our photos? Please make sure to ask this, to avoid having to shell out a bundle to get copies of your photos. Many photographers today offer a disc of your images as part of the package. This disc can go to Target, Shutterfly, where ever to print your photos!

Good luck!

I second the equipment question. Find out what kind of camera they use (digital or film being key here, as well as how they treat you when you ask) and also if they use any other equipment: flash, other external lighting, a second camera, etc.

Ask if a second shooter is included or if they will have an assistant (also important if you will be serving a meal to your vendors!)

Ask about post-processing. That’s how you get the really cool effects of color-treatment, perfectly balanced black & white shots, etc. Photoshop is the industry standard. Also see if you can find out how long they’ve been editing in the software.

And last but not least–if you splurge on ANYTHING for your wedding, let this be it. You, your children, and your children’s children will have these forever, so don’t go with a lesser quality photog just because it will save you a few hundred bucks.

Good luck!

I am always pleased when clients have a lot of questions prepared. The process of establishing a raport and working relationship is much easier for both when the customers needs are well defined.

You could probably also find out how long the photographer promises to keep your images backed up and if he/she makes a change to find them again in 5 years time - I have heard of photogs doing this.

Like many of the girls said- make sure you understand the photographer’s services [examples: is DVD of full resolution images provided, if not, what size of images will you get on the DVD, what kind of post processing the photographer does{minimal or a lot of it}, what's his/her style. Talk about pricing and structure]-if something is unclear to you don’t be afraid to ask.

Talk about you vision of the wedding, your style, tell them what’s important to you during the day.

Most likely within first 5 minutes of the meeting you’ll know if the photographer might be right for you, if not - don’t be afraid to cut it short…if they are up your valley- don’t be afraid to go over EVERY single basis that will help you decide.

Also, good to have things written down but try not to print those generic internet questions word for word. Not that they’re bad, they’re awesome to give you ideas of what to ask, so make it your own, make it about you!

Hope that helps.

Do they have issues with guests taking pictures in addition to the photogs? Some like being the ONLY one taking pics.

What happens in a case of an emergency on their end (funeral, car accident…) and they are unable to shoot?