Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer Your wedding is a one-time event. You’re never going to be at the altar with this person making such a big decision again. It’s one of those life events that you want to document and preserve forever. It’s one that’s worth your careful attention after all is done to memorialize it in a scrapbook or photo album. It’s just that important that you get a photographer that will be able to capture the pictures you would want to memorialize for a lifetime. The key is finding a photographer that will best work with your needs: whether they be affordable quantity, quality of photo, or breadth of imagination.
Quality VS Quantity First off, some couples are working off of a limited budget and are looking for the best bang for their buck. If the choice comes down to an hour of extremely high quality pictures and one that can take decent pictures for the entire event at the same price, then this couple will choose the second one. Pictures captured throughout the event will better memorialize the occasion than a simple hour of extraordinary pictures would. When a budget is on the line, the quantity will often be a better choice than the quality (assuming that the quality of the cheaper photographer is decent). These couples might also be interested in looking into their own family for photography talent. On top of being able to provide a cheaper price for the entire event, they’ll have a good mind for what pictures to take with whom. Their vested interest could also push them to go above and beyond the call of duty for your photography session. If you can’t find someone in your family that could do it, consider looking into a wedding package. There are often wedding packages available that come with venue, decorations, photography, and food. Ask the venues you’re looking into if they offer a wedding package that could work for your needs.
Personal Preference Second, if money is less of an issue, than there are a few key considerations in the way of quality that you want to look into. How do their pictures turn out? Are the faces washed out? Are the details of the background lost?
Do the pictures appeal to you or feel substandard. In the grand scheme of things, quality comes down to your personal preference. Although a tendency for washed out faces is bad in most cases, many of the other characteristics come down to what you think looks good. These are your memories you want to see. Determine your own points of quality and make sure your photographer meets them. Even when you can’t identify specific points, you can rely on your eyes and gut to make a decision in the long run. Third, consider on the breadth of imagination of your photographer. Look at what kinds of pictures they take. Are they only focusing on the bride and groom? Did they perhaps bring an extra photographer to also memorialize the faces of those who came? Did they capture the feeling of the event? Do you feel like you are there? More than just capturing the bride and groom, the photographer you want will memorialize the occasion in its entirety. From the tiniest rose to the largest crowd, their imagination leads them to take a picture of everything. These are three great considerations to think on when making your decision. If you’re working on a budget, perhaps quantity is better than quality. If you can afford quality, rely on your own artistic eye to make a good choice. Finally, find a photographer that has imagination to capture the feeling of your entire wedding. Photo credit: ba1969 , krasmussen