Top 10 Tips when choosing a wedding photographer


  1. 1.Cost / Budget

Ensure that the photographer is within your budget and that there are no hidden extras that are not highlighted. ask if the packages can be tailor made to suit your needs as opposed to being set in stone, this way you will ensure that you are getting good value for money.

  1. 2.Meet the photographer

it is very important that you meet the photographer who is going to be photographing your big day, as some companies use freelance photographers and so you wont know until the day who your official photographer is.

  1. 3.Personality of the photographer

When choosing your wedding photographer it is imperative that you feel relaxed with them and to think of them almost as one of your guests. it is good for to have a friendly, professional yet relaxed photographer as it will mean that you can relax and enjoy your wedding day with your guests.

  1. 4.Experience

Always ask a photographer how experienced they are. How many years they have been doing photography? are they full time? how many wedding they do a year?

  1. 5.Are they insured?

Its a question that you should definitely ask your photographer. Any professional wedding photographer should have professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. Always ask to see copies of these certificates don’t just go by their word.

  1. 6.What equipment do they use?

Ask your photographer what models and make of camera / lenses and back up cameras they use. do your research. most professional wedding photographers will use the Nikon or Canon pro cameras with fast aperture lenses f2.8 minimum. These play a key part of capturing the available light especially inside churches. A true professional photographer will only use natural light and using a bounce flash if needs be for night photography.

  1. 7.Visiting the venue

Any professional photographer will ask to visit the venue at least once with you before your big day, this is a good time for you to build up your rappor with them along with seeing how they work and judge lighting conditions. it is not necessary for the photographer to have covered a wedding at your chosen venue as a true professional will adapt to their surroundings.

  1. 8.Testimonials

Ensure that your photographer has good feedback from previous clients, ask them for references and check things like, punctuality, appearance, manner and most important the quality of the service provided.

  1. 9.Second Opinion

Its always good to get a second opinion on things, ask a friend or close relative to meet up with the photographer  along with you and your partner.

  1. 10.First Impressions vs a proper look

In photography first impressions matter a great deal. Don't just look at a photographers best of galleries, ask them to show you a full showcase of entire wedding collections this way you make sure that the photographer is consistent throughout all the work they produce.