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Level of Experience – Has this individual snapped other weddings? Do they take photographs professionally or just as a hobby?

Photographic stylistics – Are the pictures that you are presented, what you would like to see? There are “buzz” words flying about everywhere about photojournalism, formal, classic candid, and so on. Would you want a mixture of black and white or only colour photos?

Accuracy in Advertizing – Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding ceremony or will they send in whomever is available. Don’t be outraged, this passes off more often than you can conceive of. Be confident that you know which lensman is actually going to be there and that you see THAT CAMERAMAN’S work and meet with that individual in individual.

Character – Is the lensman that you take on someone that you can both get along with? Do you trust them?

Appearance – Ask the photographer how he intends to come dressed. Is this individual well groomed?

Cost – Although, the last thing you want to do is shop by cost, is this person within your budget? If not, is he or she worth the price difference? Make sure that you understand what all the hidden extras costs, including reprints and albums.

Delivery – When will you get your proofs back, thank you cards, your completed album, your bridal portraiture, etc.?

Offer – Whether it’s a la carte or a package, do you comprehend what you are getting? Is there any room for changes and will it cost to do so? Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be tailor-made, in any case, ask. How much time will he spend? What if you call for more time? Ensure that you understand what’s coming.

Contract – Do you comprehend the contract. Is it fair? Is everything spelled out? When it comes down going to court, only what is WRITTEN really counts, not what was promised. Ensure that you have no questions ahead of signing. Read it ALL.

What about deposits and payments? What does it say about cancellations and the lensman not being there? If the photographer protests, ask him why? This is one area you must never take lightly. You could be disappointed for a long time.

References – A personal reference is always the best and other brides love to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A lensman who doesn’t have references or is scared to give them to you may not be the person that you need to hire.

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