How to choose a Wedding Photographer

Choosing a Wedding Photographer is risky business, because when you think about it, after the day passes you by in a flash, all you will have left to remind you of your day is your photography and videography (if you choose to have one!)

Every family will have a family member, family friend, distant relative or next door neighbour who has is claimed to be a "fantastic photographer" or has a niece, nephew or son/daughter of a friend who needs to get their foot in the door of photography and will "give you a great bargain" for the opportunity to "do" your wedding. My advise is say "NO!"

Always go to a reputable company who can show you plenty of Wedding Albums and has an array of different photographers to choose from. Why is this important? Well consider this, you have chosen your dream photographer and two days before your wedding they call to inform you that they have been struck down with pneumonia and can't do your wedding! Then what? Most companies will be able to offer you another photographer in their place, whereas if you went with a one-man-band then who will take those magical photo's?

So here are some tips when choosing a Wedding Photographer.

1. When looking at albums , choose the one you like and ask if that particular photographer is available as you like their style.
2. Always go to a reputable company with several photographers
3. Don't be afraid to spend a hefty portion of your budget on your photos, its all you will have left!
4. Don't feel obliged to use family friends or amateurs to save money, this creates un needed stress and potential heartache!
5. Ask if the negatives are included and if not, at what cost?