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deecy

Some questions you may like to consider asking any prospective wedding photographer before you book them. Hope someone finds it useful.

Has this person photographed other weddings? Does he/she do this for a living or for fun?

Are the images they show you, what you would like to see from your own wedding?

Do you want a mixture of black and white or only colour photos? Is there an extra charge for this?

Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding or will they send in whomever is available? Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and that you see HIS/HER work

Is the photographer someone that you can get along with? Is the "chemistry" there? Speak to & email them as often as you need to they shouldn't mind, or be hard to get hold of.

Ask the photographer how he/she intends to dress. Is this person well groomed?

Is this person within your budget? If not, is he or she worth the price difference? Make sure you understand what everything costs, including reprints, CDs and albums.

How long does it take to get your proofs back, your finished album, your bridal portrait, etc.?

Whether it's a la carte or a package, do you understand what you are getting? Is there any room for changes and will it cost to do so? Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can be customized, in any case, ask.

Do you understand the contract/written confirmation. Is it fair? Is everything spelled out? Make sure that you have no doubts. Read it.

What does it say about cancellations and the photographer not being there? If the photographer protests, ask him why? This is one area NOT to take lightly. You could be disappointed for a long time.

A personal reference is always the best. Get a list of references from the photographer and check them out personally. A photographer who doesn't have references or is afraid to give them to you may not be the person that you need to hire.

Have they shot a wedding at my location before? Do they research the venue for the best places to take photos?

Do they have an assistant / 2nd Photographer?

Do they have back-up equipment and is it the same quality as the primary equipment?

WMake sure you know what time will they begin and how long will they stay until?

Do they attend all your venues?

Is there a limit to the amount of photographs they take? If so why?

What if the weather precludes outdoor photos, what will they do and what equipment do they have to make sure the photography is not ruined by bad weather

When will the proofs be ready?

Do we get to keep the proofs?

Do they mark your proofs?

How many proofs do we get?

Do you get to keep our negatives? or if digital can you aquire the copyright? Is the cost included in the price or an extra?

Do they have tele-photo, wide-angle lenses, tripod, flash gun - pro equipment?

Can they work from a photo checklist that you create?

Do they print their own photos? Make sure the prices are reasonable.

How long do they keep the negatives or image files?

Will they offer a discount for payment in full? Or if you book well in advance?

When do they want the deposit & the balance?

Will they use you images for promotion?

Make sure you have a mobile or personal number to contact them on the day if you need to.

Do they supply professional wedding albums? These can be added to at a later date for anniversaries etc

Can you see the photos online? Can guests order online?

Rachie_B

thats so sad agutka id have eloped by now

Becles

An idea for place cards:

We had a toddler at my first wedding who requested a high chair. Instead of just putting his place card on the tray, I bought a small teddy bear and wedged the card between his arms. His parents and the toddler were thrilled with it!

VickyA_2

Agutka wrote:

It's just like reading my own words! Except it's my Mother running the show. I don't know some of the guests and I had no input on the menu, cake or the whole wedding order - although most of this was already dreamed up by the venue's chef, and Mother just agreed.

Being grateful? I am so past that phase. I am at a point where I don't want to turn up to the whole thing - just to show Mother, who had told me, in these exact words, that the wedding has nothing to do with me.

Sorry to rant, I am just so angry and disappointed. Being a bride to be, thanks to my family is nothing like I thought it would be - my special day, my a*se.

And as it is turning out I am spending more money on it than she is.

Total £6000, but going a long way as we're doing it abroad.

Oh gosh, you poor thing. (((((hugs)))))

Dora_the_Explorer_5

What a terrific checklist. This made me laugh

Is this the photographer that will be photographing your wedding or will they send in whomever is available? Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and that you see HIS/HER work

I never thought to ask this question and my wedding photos were so awful we couldn't do anything other than laugh - and not pay a penny. Luckily we had lots of the day on cine film (long time ago!) and rellys took lots of lovely informal pics so we finished up with a highly prized, unusual but unique to us album.

amazon_spice

Have they got a camera :rotfl:

amazon_spice

........ sorry!

skystar

Rachie_B wrote:

wow £1200 ! what maggie did you g for ?

anyone looking for memory boxes give https://www.emmas-memories.com a try she is fab ,ive had many things made by her now and its always of a high quality and nothing is too much trouble for her

It was the "Monica" dress i got.

Here is a link from a webpage I found showing pics:
http://www.1stcallforweddings.co.uk/showroom/gowns/cl-2504.html

Bunnie1982

We are getting married 26th August 2006, have money put away in the ISA to pay for everything, although my parents and O/H's parents are helping out.

I think total wedding is coming to £4000

talkshop

I will never get married

Having said that, probably will when I am 108