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Wedding photography advice
There are a lot of wedding photographers to select from. Meet with a few and you should have no problem picking the right one for you. Some specialize in black and white photography; most have digital pictures; others devote the entire day freezing every moment.
Some things you'll need to consider are prices, quality and care. Your choice of photographer should be within your budget, produce excellent images, proofs and enlargements, and care sincerely about gifting you with photographs that will serve as memories for a lifetime. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when interviewing and selecting a photographer. Here are the most important ones.
Plan on spending at least 1,200 dollars for your photography. In this field, perhaps more than any other, you can count on getting what you pay for. Top wedding photographers can charge as much as 5,500 dollars.
Talk to the photographer in person. Check out his/her wedding albums and portfolio. Ask for references from the photographer's last two weddings. Call the brides and inquire about their experience with the photographers.
Book a photographer that you like. Personality matters and you need to be certain you get along well and can picture yourself spending your wedding day with this person as he/she directs you where to stand and when to smile.
If there's a need to save money, have the photographer shoot the marriage ceremony and wedding party and have friends or family shoot candids of the reception.
Finally, you need more than just an oral agreement. Have all the expected services and conditions in writing and make sure both you and the photographer sign the contract as soon as you lock in the date.
