How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

Your photography is one of the most important services for your wedding. But how do you choose a good one?

Places you can start looking are;

• Searching the internet.

• Purchase some Bridal Magazines (local magazines are most relevant).

• Talk to some friends who recently married.

• Phone some photographers and  have them send you some information (post or email).

• Visit some photographers (about 3-6 is helpful. More can start to get confusing).

When you visit a photographer, questions to ask are;

• How much experience do you have? Years as a full-time professional, number of weddings, etc.

• Do you have any industry qualifications?

• How much should we realistically budget for the type of coverage we're after.

• Are you the photographer who'll attend our wedding?

• Do you have an assistant.

• Is the work you are showing us your photography?

• Are you an accredited member of a professional association (such as the AIPP - Australian Institute of Professional Photography).

The necessary business stuff that all good photographers need to have is;

• Insurance (public liability).
• back-up cameras/equipment.
• highest quality equipment.
• Industry membership (AIPP).
• Reasonable experience and/or qualifications.
• Commitment to being in business for the future.

For a whole lot more information - see here; Choosing a Wedding Photographer (extended version).