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How To Select A Wedding Photographer?

Selecting a wedding photographer can be a daunting task.

Not only does the photographer need to be able to produce outstanding memories of your wedding day but also Read More...

How to Select a Wedding Photographer

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Firstly you need to decide whether or not your will be hiring a professional photographer or if have a close friend who can take the pictures for you.

If a budget permits, we recommend hiring a professional photographer, who is experienced in weddings. This way you can almost guarantee that your shots will come out looking stunning, without having to worry that your friend will do a good job.

If budget does not permit, remember to not pressure your friend who it ultimately doing you a favor. The more at ease and relaxed the photographer is, the higher the guarantee that the shots will look great.

Research various photographers online. Most will have up to date portfolios of recent weddings. You can then gather there photographic style. Are you looking for traditional posed shots or more natural candid photos?

Once you've decided on about three, make appointments to meet. Be sure not to get swayed into spending more than you can afford. Only ask to see what is within your price range.

Wedding Photo Checklist

As your wedding day is a busy one, here is a guide of photos you won't want to miss.

Before Ceremony
  • Bride and Bridesmaids getting ready
  • Bride and Maid of honor
  • Bride and Mother
  • Bride and Father
  • Bride and Parents
  • Bride and Family Members
  • Bride and Bridesmaids
  • Bride arrives at ceremony location
  • Groomsmen get ready
  • Groom and Groomsmen chatting
  • Groom and Mother
  • Groom and Father
  • Groom and Parents
  • Groom and Best Man
  • Groom and Groomsmen
  • Groom arriving at ceremony
During Ceremony
  • Groom and Groomsmen waiting
  • Ceremony location shot
  • Ceremony with guests
  • Guests Arriving
  • Officiant
  • Bridesmaids enter
  • Bride enters
  • Bride walks down isle
  • Bride and father
  • Father gives away bride
  • Bride and groom together
  • Exchange of vows
  • Giving of Rings
  • Special music
  • Man and wife
  • Leave ceremony together
After Ceremony
  • Newlyweds and bride's family
  • Newlyweds and groom's family
  • Newlyweds and grandparents
  • Newlyweds and honor attendants
  • Newlyweds and wedding party
  • Newlyweds and officiant
Reception
  • Guests arrive at reception
  • Reception site shot
  • Wedding party arrives
  • Bride and groom enter
  • Guest shots
  • Father dances with bride
  • Mother dances with groom
  • Bride and groom first dance
  • Guests dance
  • Cutting of the cake
  • Throwing the bouquet
  • Best man toasts
  • Bride and groom exit
  • Guests cheer bride and groom
  • Car drives away