One of the most important tasks once you are engaged is to choose a hedsor house wedding photographer. It’s an important decision. You are responsible for documenting your #bestdayever, and providing images that you can look back on for many years. Are you unsure where to start or what to look for in a wedding photographer? Here are five tips that will help you get started.
Be aware of what you are willing to spend.
You shouldn’t skimp on quality wedding photography. Photography (and videography) are often the biggest expenses in a wedding. An experienced professional wedding photographer can charge between $2500 and $10000. Although prices vary between photographers, they all include their creativity and the honing of their craft. They also include travel costs and many hours of editing and preparation.
Choose the style that you are most attracted to.
Like any other art, photography can be very different from one artist to the next. You and your fiancé can decide what artistic style you prefer, and let that influence your final decision.
Do you find fine art photography appealing? These photos are more muted in color, have less contrast and more cool tones. These photos are more “still life” and artistic. Fine art photographers often use film to achieve this unique look. These photos are timeless because film has been around for generations. However, film is more costly to shoot and requires different skills than digital photography. You can expect to pay more if you include film in your work.
Many couples prefer a more adventurous and photographicjournalistic style. This is because they are less interested in capturing the perfect shots but rather documenting the day as it unfolds. These photos are more saturated with contrast, warmth, and saturation. These photos can capture more emotion through candid shots or shots that capture movement.
However, not all photographers’ work falls into any of these categories. These and other elements will be seen in photos. Photography is subjective. It’s up to you to identify photos that provoke a strong emotional response.
Are you unsure how to find your style? Consider gathering a few of your most favorite wedding photos and looking at what you have in common. What about the lighting? The emotion and movement What type of photos would best reflect your personality?
Do your research.
You can rely on word-of-mouth to narrow down your list of photographers. Who have your friends used? What are the reviews? ), Instagram (be sure to use location-based hashtags to maximize your advantage) as well as local photographer listings on sites like Brides of Austin.
You should narrow down your choices to three to six photographers. You can browse their Instagrams and websites to get a sense of their personalities. This person will be with you for the entire day. You want to be able to have fun with them!
Send inquiries now and complete those contact forms. Find out what is included in their packages. What is the time commitment? Are you including an engagement session? A bridal session? Do you need a second photographer? Consider all the questions and make sure you ask. You can ask for a full gallery to get a better idea of the images that aren’t shared often. This will allow you to compare styles and see how they look at family shots, cocktail hour shots, and reception shots. You can also request an in-person meeting.
Once you are ready to sign, carefully read the contract and answer any questions . What happens if the photographer is ill? What costs will you be responsible for if the photographer has to travel to your wedding? Are you allowed to print the release or do you have to buy digitals through the photographer? This decision is important.
Be clear about your goals.
Are you happy for these photos to appear in a magazine? Are you against them being published or shared? Your photographer should know this information in advance. It is also important to tell your photographer what types of shots you are looking for.
Your photographer should be able to explain any family issues to you. Are you close to a grandparent? Are you a family member who travels from far away? Please let them know so that you can make sure you get photos with them while you still have the chance.
Your photographer’s vision and creative instinct should be trusted.
This person was hired for a reason. Listen to their advice and allow them to work with you to plan the day. They are the lighting experts and great photos depend on great light. Time of day factors into this, as well as artificial lighting and the structure/directional orientation of your venue. To help you celebrate your engagement, your photographer can use all these factors to create a timeline that captures the best photos.
Remember: Once you have made a decision to hire a photographer, you can reach out to other photographers that you inquired with to let them know that you are now working with another photographer. There won’t be any difficult feelings, but it’s okay. They will appreciate your kindness and be open to allowing you to join other couples who are interested.
Although choosing a wedding photographer is a daunting task it can also be one of the most rewarding. Beautiful images are one of the best parts about this season.
