3/08/2011

Choosing The Best Wedding Photographer!

By Pierre Mardaga


So much has to work together to make your wedding the day you want it to be. There are so many considerations such as culture, tradition, location, diet, and family. One key element is your wedding photographer. Your wedding photographer would capture the lasting record of your day. You would have your photographer present, usually, from start to end so you have to be certain you would be able to work with them.

You would be wondering how you would be able to choose the correct individual for your wedding photography. Below are few tips from a Sydney photographer on how to choose the right wedding photographer.

You should never underestimate the impact which could be made by your photographer. The wedding photographer is usually present with the bride, her bridesmaids and family before the wedding. You want the right individual who would put everyone at ease. Who can capture the excitement without exacerbating any anxiety. The same individual would be there through your ceremony and you want to know they'll not be a distraction to your guests in their quest for a 'hero' shoot wedding photo. Your photographer will even be capturing special moments through the reception so you have to know that you would be able to trust them to work with and be sympathetic to guests while understanding and taking the photos you want.

Secondly you have to ensure you have the peace of mind gained through their level of wedding photography experience and the viewing of their portfolio. Wedding photos are a specialty which not every photographer can produce or even feel passionate about. You have to know that your photographer is an experienced professional you could trust your wedding photography too. Few questions to ask are how long they have been photographing weddings. How many weddings have they shot so far? Do they only do weddings or do they do other parties and activities?

Once you're reassured that they have the experience and qualifications to shoot your wedding you have to know about their style. View their portfolio and see if it is the style you want for your wedding. Remember you would be living with your wedding photos for a very long time. You have to be proud to display them and show them off, not leave them sitting dusty in an album on a shelf.

The next thing to check when choosing your wedding photographer is references. Several would be able to show you photos from a particular wedding and provide contact details for that couple. Not everyone wants to check references or cold call a photographer's clientele so bridal forums are one more place to check. Most brides would happily share experiences both good and bad on forums.

See what people have got to say about your prospective wedding photography choices. Look on-line, ask your friends, ask your family. See if any of them have had experiences with this wedding photographer and what they have to say about them.

It may not seem like an important factor, but it's a good idea to consider their appearance. If they're wearing an old grungy shirt and ripped jeans they might not show the proper care you expect or present well enough for your wedding. Do they respond quickly and sensitively to your needs?

Lots of the wedding photographers in Sydney will actually dress to the attire you want; casual, white tie, black tie, lounge, cocktail, so do not be afraid to ask.

Finally, its crucial that you select a person that's an AIPP wedding photographer. The AIPP is The Australian Institute Of Professional Photography.

AIPP membership means that this person comes from an association with accredited members. You're afforded the confidence that an AIPP member knows what they are doing, could be entrusted with, and would do the job the best.




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