Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer

The wedding of Taylor & Robert.
Photo credit: Tulsa Wedding Photographer @andibravo_photography

Your wedding is a special day, you want to be able to share it with family and friends for years to come. A photographer is a crucial piece of your wedding. Just think, you have spent so much money on venues, decorations, wedding gown, etc. you want to have quality photos to remember this occasion. Finding a good photographer takes time, you want to make sure you do research and find someone who can capture your vision the way you want.

Some wedding venues have photographers included in the base packages, which can save you time and money. But don’t just hire these photographers without looking at their work. It is in your best interest to go through the portfolios and talk/interview every photographer that you may potentially hire.

You will likely spend a significant amount of time with your photographer, especially if you want bridal, engagement, rehearsal/reception photos. Make sure the they are someone that will give you the photos you want without adding any stress—ideally they will eliminate stress.

Regardless of someone’s experience behind the camera, they need to know what you want to see in your photos.

Pro-Tips

• Already have a photography style picked out. (Ex: Classic, Film, Artistic, etc.)

• Ask to see wedding albums. Review them, be critical, and pay attention to detail.

• On a budget? Ask about packages. When picking a package, make sure it includes everything you want.

• Contract. Review contract to see if there are any stipulations. Ex: Some contracts state that the photographer or company owns your photos. That could mean you can just post pictures to your social media without doing something specific. You may also have to pay the photographer for every print you want made, which can be an unexpected cost.