Weddings are one of the most important and sacred occasions where two people vow to be with each other for the rest of their lives. This day stands as the testimony of their love and pureness.
Hiring the right wedding photographer to capture one of the most important days of your life is very important as he/she is tasked with preserving a once-in-a-lifetime event. You want wedding photographs that are stunning and timeless, photographs that you can look back on and have nostalgia years later.When the wedding gets over, the festooned banquet hall gets evacuated, the wedding dresses are taken away but what remains is the memory that’s captured in the form of photographs.
The relationship between a wedding photographer and the wedding is very important, and it is also the responsibility of a wedding planner to share every detail with the team of wedding photographers. From sharing the timeline of the shoot with the bride/groom to lighting, it’s highly important that both the wedding planner and the wedding photographer are on the same page so that what’s planned with the families is captured in a way that even the couple’s grandchildren relive the memories captured in wedding photography and see the beauty of all of it.
Some tips to keep in mind while hiring your wedding photographer are:
Select someone that has a similar style to the aesthetic of your wedding – There are many different styles of wedding photography. There isn’t a right or wrong style. It just depends on what you are looking for. Your wedding planner can help you out to choose the best wedding photographer that can match up to the aesthetic of your wedding.
Choose someone that has a personality that you can connect with – Your wedding photographer will probably spend more time with you than anyone else on your wedding day. If your wedding photographer is someone that you don’t enjoy being around, it is going to make for an awkward experience. Awkward is not what you want on your wedding day. Find someone that you can relax with, be comfortable with, and just enjoy their presence.
Remember you get what you pay for – You pay for the experience. If you are looking for high-end, professional wedding photos, it will cost you. This doesn’t mean everyone that charges a lot is a safe hire. Not at all. What we are saying is the cost of the wedding photography generally goes along with their experience level. Wedding Photography is an investment.
Take the time to read through their reviews – Now, since we have the internet, reviews are easily accessible. Most wedding photographers have reviews on their website from real clients. You can also check with your wedding planning professional, since no one is better than them to review your wedding photographer.
What’s included with the packages? Not all wedding photographers give digital images. Some wedding photographers require you to purchase prints directly from them, some offer a print release that gives you the ability to print wherever you choose. Is having two wedding photographers important to you? Add that to your list of things you want. And then what about the amount of coverage? Most offer hourly coverage, while some offer full-day coverage.
The wedding planner and the wedding photographer are the two most important people on any wedding day, second to the bride and the groom. The wedding planner is tasked with planning and orchestrating a seamless, gorgeous event — and the wedding photographer is responsible for capturing the beauty and emotions of the day. In order to pull off a successful event, it’s essential that the wedding photographer and wedding planner have a solid working relationship before, during, and after the wedding day itself.