- Patrick White
5 Tips to Finding a Great Wedding Photographer
Updated: Mar 14
Step 1: Ask around A good way to find a wedding photographer you’ll like and can trust is to ask your friends and maybe even some strangers. If you need some help, check out what these brides are saying.
Step 2: Budget
Do your research and find out what sort of budget you are going to need to spend to get the quality of photographer you are looking for. Every diligent bride should know whether her photography budget is set in stone or open for interpretation. Knowing your limits can also help you eliminate the choices that are too expensive right off the bat. There is a strong variance in price between the well known professional and the entry level photographer, before you set your heart on the best make sure you have (or can find) the funds to hire them.
Step 3: Read reviews
Some of the sites mentioned above also have forums where you can exchange ideas and advice with couples who have gone through the wedding planning process. Again, this advice is golden! If you come across a photographer that sparks your interest make sure to check for any reviews they might have online. This way you’ll be able to see what kind of track record they have and if they are worth pursuing.
Step 4: Use the engagement photo session as a trial run
Some of the sites mentioned above also have forums where you can exchange ideas and advice with couples who have gone through the wedding planning process. Again, this advice is golden! If you come across a photographer that sparks your interest make sure to check for any reviews they might have online. This way you’ll be able to see what kind of track record they have and if they are worth pursuing.
Step 5: Turn Around Time
Although I offer NEXT DAY EDIT on wedding photos most photographers take around six to deliver photos to couples. That is totally normal. Why? Your photographer is shooting a great deal of photos and it takes time to back up files and edit them . If turn is important to you make sure you ask your photographer about their turn around policies .