How to Choose a Wedding Photographer: Qualifications, Portfolio, and Experience

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer: Qualifications, Portfolio, and Experience

When it comes to wedding photography, you want to make sure you have the best of the best capturing your special day. After all, your photos will be a lasting memory of one of the most important days of your life. Here’s how to choose a wedding photographer:

  1. Start by asking people you know. Start by asking for recommendations from family, friends, or other vendors in the wedding industry.
  2. Next, do some online research. Check out reviews and portfolios. Make sure to review each photographer’s qualifications and experience. This is especially important if you are looking for a specific style like photojournalism or posed shots.
  3. Interview candidates. Once you have narrowed down your list of potential photographers, meet with them. During these meetings, you should:
    1. Make sure they understand your vision for the photos on your big day.
    2. Ask questions about their approach, packages, pricing, and payment terms.
    3. Most importantly, make sure that they include all details – such as time of day, location, and any special requests – in the contract before you sign off on anything!

Pre-Wedding Planning – Scheduling, Timelines, and Preparation

Once you’ve decided on the perfect photographer, it’s time to start thinking about pre-wedding planning. Proper pre-wedding planning will help ensure that your wedding photographer takes the photos that you want and everything goes off without a hitch.

Create a timeline

The first step in pre-wedding planning is to create a timeline for the day and make sure everyone involved is aware of it. This will help keep everyone on track and ensure that all of your planned activities are captured. Make sure to discuss the timeline with your photographer and coordinate any possible issues or delays that may occur.

“First look” photo

If you plan on doing a “first look” photo, have someone take charge of scheduling this into the day so that it doesn’t get lost in all of your planning. This will help your photographer know exactly what shots to take and when.

Know what to expect

It’s also important to ask your photographer for any advice on how to be prepared for the photos. Your photographer may have tips or tricks that can help make the process go more smoothly. Taking time to plan ahead and double check all the details will help ensure that everything goes smoothly on your wedding day. Lastly, let your photographer know if there are any special requests or poses that you would like them to capture during the shoot.

Choose the right photographer for your big day

At Blind Fox Photo, we understand how important it is to get just the right shots. We are here to provide you with all of the essential information needed to make your wedding photography experience unforgettable. Let us help you capture all of your special memories so that you can look back on them for years to come and relive the most precious day of your life. Contact us today to get started!