Wedding Photography: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring the Right Photographer
Wedding Photography
Wedding photography is primarily focused on events related to weddings. Practicing wedding photography started with Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826 through photographic art. The earliest wedding photography might be of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s wedding. From then to now, wedding photography has attracted a significant number of people around the world. Wedding photography is an important part of the wedding to create unforgettable memories of the special day between two hearts.
There are many wedding photographers everywhere. I have been practicing wedding photography since 2015. I have covered 450+ wedding events and received some awards for my work in wedding photography. I love to shoot moments. At a wedding event, I always focus on capturing emotions and moments.
From my personal experience, I will share with you how you can choose your wedding photographer before the big day. It doesn’t matter where you are from. I hope this article will help you select the best wedding photographer near you to capture your priceless moments.
What a wedding photographer does?
As a wedding photographer, I am responsible for the day that my clients hire me for. Basically, after getting booked for an event, I try to set a meeting with the Bride & Groom to give them a friendly attachment with my team. This helps every Bride and Groom feel comfortable on their wedding day and briefly gives them an idea about our work plan and also [allows us to] hear what they want.
So, if you are looking for a wedding photographer, my suggestion for you is to give your photographer a hello meetup to put yourself at ease on your day.
Actually, during the wedding shoot, we focus on capturing moments, emotions, and details, which is important for those people and their families as well.
How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer:
Before choosing your wedding photographer, you need to look at some points.
First of all, you need to generate wedding photography ideas. What kind of photography do you want captured on your special day? There are different kinds of categories in the wedding photography industry. Look below to find yours:
- Candid
- Documentary
- Vintage
- Traditional
- Fine Art photography
- Black and white photography
After choosing the category, next find wedding photographers near you [who specialize in] your selected category. (search “wedding photographer near me”).
Choose the Package and Consider Your Budget First
Select your budget for your wedding photography before choosing any packages, which is important. Ask the photographer to send you their package list or you can look at it on their website. You can ask them for some flexibility. My preference is to make sure to have at least two photographers photographing with a partner. You won’t miss any moments of your day.
Read Reviews
After choosing the package, now it is an important task you have to do: look for reviews on their site from previous clients. This will give you a clear idea about the photographer and the team as well as their services.
See a Portfolio
Don’t forget to see the portfolio of the photographer and team. Seeing their work will give you a clear idea about them. Don’t look at only a couple of images or profile images; look at a full album from a wedding so that you will get a clear idea.
Arrange a Meeting
As I mentioned earlier, I arranged a meeting for my clients. You can ask your photographer to arrange a meeting to get a clear understanding with the photographer. If you have any special interests, tell them about your interests. Listen to them carefully; every photographer has their style of shooting. If you don’t understand something, ask them to be more clear about their concept of shooting.
Book a Pre-wedding Shoot or Engagement Shoot
It is not mandatory to book a pre-wedding shoot, but it will help you get more comfortable on the special day. You will get direction from photographers before the day, which is important to understand the photographer’s concept. Understanding the photographer will give you a priceless output of your photos.
Give Them Your Location
Make sure you give them a proper location and timing for your wedding day.
Remember
“Photographer is not capturing You,
A photographer is Capturing your Memories and emotions”
Photo by me
On your day, before the click:
- Close your eyes.
- Take a deep breath through your nose.
- Hold your breath for a moment.
- Exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Open your eyes.
- Smile.
Choosing the right wedding photographer is crucial for preserving the memories of your special day. Take your time to research, view portfolios, and communicate your vision clearly to potential photographers. Happy planning!
