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Things to Consider When Hiring a Wedding Photographer or Videographer

Posted: 10 Mar 2015 01:40 PM PDT

Your wedding day is a one day affair that flies by like any other day. This is despite the fact that you have spent days on end for the past half year plus going through every detail. You have wanted the day to be perfect as it is in your head. If all goes well, it will be perfect. One detail that you will need to pay real close attention to is the photography. With the flurry of activity through the day you will not be able to take in many of the magical moments going on around you. Here are some important things to consider when hiring a wedding photographer or wedding videographer.

To get started here is a wonderful video put together by BridalMentor on YouTube.com

The Type of Photographer / Videographer

Capturing all those magical moments requires a definite finesse and not every guy with a camera out there possesses it. On your golden day you do not want anything to be ruined. The photographs will just help you relive that day and share it over and over again with your loved ones. So the first thing you need to note is what kind of photographer you are looking for. There are three basic kinds; the traditional, the classic and the photojournalist. The traditional photographer will do the all known poses while the classic one will do a blend of styles between the traditional and spontaneous photography. The photojournalist on the other hand, will simply capture the moment when he feels appropriate. Get to know what exactly you want so that you can know if the photographer you want to hire is qualified to deliver the style of photography you desire.

Professionalism

This is another key aspect that you need to look into. Again, as previously mentioned, you cannot get any guy with a camera who does it as a hobby. Photography is a profession that takes a lot of time and practice to perfect. You therefore need to make sure your potential photographer is certified. In this time you should also check how long they've been in practice and since practice makes perfect, the longer, the better. While a long practicing photographer is safe, make sure they are not in the relic ages but have also embraced technology.

Covering the Fundamentals

Among other things to consider when hiring a wedding photographer, inquire as to how they will do the shoot. If it will only be one photographer covering the whole shoot, who it is and how long it will take to deliver the finished work. Inclusive of this, you should check in what format they will deliver the work. These memories are priceless and should be delivered in the best format possible. Getting a photographer who delivers hard and soft copy and compiles an album for you would be ideal. At this point in time, getting to see their portfolio is a very good idea. You should be shown a complete work that depicts what you desire to have done for you. Settle for nothing less than a signed contract of all the details that you deem important to you. Don't take anything for granted as this person has the power to either make or break your memories.

The Candidates

Once you have gone through the things to consider when hiring a wedding photographer, prepare a short list of possible photographers. Take your time getting referrals from friends and relative who've been down that road. You can also check online but be careful to get them from credible sources checking their reviews for verification. Once you get the possible candidates be sure to ask to meet them in their offices as you want a physical address you can go to in case of anything. Once there, consider if you mesh together. This is very important as it will reflect in the feelings on shoot. Get someone who you are comfortable being around you in your intimate moments. Lastly, get to know the total cost and the payment plans they have. Be very thorough so you can have specific figures. And be sure they have contingency plans in case of failure on any of their parts.

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