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Searching for the right wedding photographer can be a lengthy and arduous process. After all, you want the photographs of your special day to be spectacular. Examining several aspects in advance of hiring a wedding photographer will help you choose the best professional who will hopefully, also be someone who understands your ideas and desires. 1. Availability of Outdoor Photography Equipment Experienced wedding photographers are capable of working in all kinds of conditions. This is especially important if you want to capture those “natural” moments. Does the photographer have all the right equipment? Will he or she be capable of capturing your special day, even in case of rainfall or poor weather? Discuss these issues in advance – you never know what kind of surprises will occur during your special day. A good photographer will provide plans and suggestions for all possible scenarios. Discussing these in advance will help you rest assured that everything will happen according to plan. 2. Familiarity with the Venue A photographer that is already familiar with your wedding venue should be very well prepared and capable of shooting from all the right angles. Familiarity with the venue will only help to encourage creativity and speed up the process of organising photo shoots. Naturally, an experienced photographer will be capable of scanning the venue quickly and choosing the most appropriate course of action, regardless of familiarity. Asking about previous photo sessions in the particular place, however, is a good idea and an added bonus! 3. Length of Stay A good reportage wedding photographer should be there to capture the official ceremony and the reception that will follow. Both parts of the wedding day are important and you want to have all of these amazing moments presented in your wedding album. Talk to the photographer about the length of their stay in advance. The quote you get should be based on the number of hours that the photographer will be available and on the number of photos you will get. Good photographers that want to please customers will usually stay a bit longer, just to make sure that the couple gets what they are paying for. 4. Services Available after the Wedding Photography during the wedding is one part of the process but you should also ask about the range of services that will be available later. Post-wedding services include photo editing and album creation, among various other possibilities. The best wedding photographer should provide a reasonable time-frame for the completion of the project. Ease of communication will be essential. Make sure that you get prompt responses and that the photographer is willing to accommodate all of your needs and preferences in the post-wedding cooperation. To be happy with your wedding pictures, you will need to develop a good relationship with your photographer. Their style, communication method, equipment and creative approach are all important. Mention everything that you want in advance. Giving the photographer a good idea about your requirements and ideas will help the professional approach the photo session in the most appropriate way and deliver precisely what you have been hoping for. Author: Richard Galloway is an award-winning professional photographer and considered one of the best reportage wedding photographers in Surrey. Creating “story-telling” photographs since 2007, he specialises in documentary (reportage) wedding photography. Visit: www.gallowayphotography.uk.com Please call: 01252 835 981
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