How To Choose The Right Photographer!

A quick internet search such as 'Wedding Photographer Essex' will bring up countless pages and websites from local Essex Photographers all saying how wonderful their work is and showing you examples of their work (including our own Kliq Weddings site!). This choice can be very bewildering at first so how and where do you start?

Our first piece of advice is have a look at all the sites you can possibly look at and take the following into consideration:

• Does the photographer have photographs you actually like the look of?
• Does the photographer have a certain 'style' that you like e.g modern vs traditional.
• Does the photographer have recent testimonials on the site?
• Is there a price list? Is there a variety of options to suit different budgets?
• Do they offer a range of albums/photobooks/prints?
• Does the photographer have a qualification/experience?
• How many photographers will cover the wedding?

Once you have answered the above questions then write down a short list of 3 or 4 photographers. The next piece of advice would then be to phone or email to arrange a meeting with the photogrpaher to discuss your wedding in more detail. At the meeting it is important that you consider the following:

• As you talk to the photographer ask yourself - Do I actually like them? Do they put you at ease? Do they have a sense of humour? This may sound strange but it is really important that you get on well with your photographer as you will be spending a lot of time with them both before and during your wedding day, if you don't feel comfortable with them then this will show in the pictures!
• Do they offer you the shots you want or do they tell you what they think you should have? A good photographer will ask your opinions and will not tell you what you will get. Remember your wedding is about you and not the photographer!
• Will they negotiate a price and options with you to suit your budget?
• Make sure they show you examples of their work and any extras such as photo books. Make sure you think the quality is what you expect from the price.
• Ask if they know the venue. If they don't then make sure they are willing to visit the venue prior to the wedding day so they can find the best places for shots and get to know any rules for photography at the venue. This service should carry no extra charge!
• Make sure you find out who will be taking the photographs on the day. Some companies employ freelance photographers to cover weddings. Make sure you know who you will be getting on the day!
• Ask about the post wedding services. How long do your photographs get stored for? This is important in case you require prints later on. Do they charge for processing and photo effects work? A good comapny again should have no extra charge for this service!
• Make sure you find out what you will get for the price of a package. Does it come with an album/photobook? Do you get a CD-Rom with your images on? What is the copyright of the CD-Rom?
• Do they have a contract you need to sign or require a deposit? Remember a contract is mutually beneficial for you as well as the photographer.

A good and genuine wedding photographer will not have any problems answering these questions. If they do then we would encourage you to look elsewhere! We hope you will find this information beneficial. To look at Kliq Weddings' range of photographic options then please visit our website.

http://www.kliqweddings.co.uk/

http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk – Leading Essex/UK Wedding Photographer

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