I was interviewed today for a feature on a wedding website (more to come on this later!), and one of the questions they asked really got me thinking. They wanted to know what wisdom I would give to a couple as they plan for their wedding and begin the process of selecting a photographer. Here was my answer:
There are three main pieces of advice I would give to any
couple preparing and planning for their wedding day:
1. Personality.
Get to know the photographer's personality and style. They will be with you throughout the
most important day of your life and you want them to add to, or enhance your
day, not only by capturing it beautifully, but by shaping a great relationship
and knowing how to work with everyone from your 101 year old great-grandma to your one year old flower girl. You want to
really 'click' with them on every level- and that includes both photography
services and personality.
2. Style & References. Look
at their style, peruse their website and Facebook page, and ask for references
from past couples they have photographed.
This way, you will have a great grasp of what style they have not only
in their work, but also the experience you can expect to have in working with
them.
3. They say you get what you pay for and this statement is
never more true then when it comes to wedding photography. If people are doing well with both
their photography and their client relations skills, they will be busy and
booked- thus, able to price their services accordingly. This is one aspect of your day that you
don't want to 'skimp' on as it is one of the only aspects that will remain in
10, 20 and 50 years from the day you say 'I do." Whoever you select for your photographer, make sure they are a professional.
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