Picture Perfect Moments
How To Choose Your Photographer

Featuring the engagement shoot of LG and Anel by Lens & light Photography.

And just like that it’s wedding season again! It’s time to find the perfect match – and now I am not talking about Mr. Right, but about your vendors for your special day.  Most important of them all will be your wedding photographer, as you will spend more time with him or her on your big day, than with your maid of honour. I’m here to give you a few tips on choosing the right one to capture your big day.

1. Do an online hunt. Look at different photographers and decide if their photography style is working for you. Have a look at their website’s ‘About’ page – as this will give you a sense of who they are.Make sure you find someone that you jive with and whose work makes you feel happy inside.
2. Check out their reviews and recommendations. It’s very important to know the strengths and weaknesses of your photographer and to decide if you will be able to live with them. Are they good with time management and will they stick to your timeline? Do they offer good client communication and will they deliver your photos in an acceptable period of time? Are they social personalities that will make you and your bridal party feel comfortable in front of the lens?
3. Make sure they have solid experience in photographing weddings. Remember that weddings are very different to any other shoots, as they are dynamic and live events.An experienced wedding photographer will know the flow of the day and will know where to be at the right time to get those stunning shots.
4. Request their packages to see what they offer and at what rate.Will they fit your budget?
5. Now it’s time to get personal: set-up a coffee date, give them a call, or set-up a Skype session. Figure out whether you like them or not.If you don’t, please don’t hire them. You are going to spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day and it is of utmost importance that you are very comfortable with them.