How to Choose your Wedding Photographer to Suit You

I 've been a photographer for quite awhile now and I definitely believe there is something about wedding photography that just captures its audience, no matter how old or young, how in or out of love they are at the time or how biased they are to the subjects in the actual image.

I can look at wedding photography for hours - just admiring the magic of it all. The look in their eyes, the stolen glances across the church aisle caught just at the right time, the love it brings into a church full of otherwise strangers. Yes, it's a beautiful time. But, how do you know which photographer is going to capture your moments just right for you?

The style of photography is something someone should consider carefully before choosing who they wish to choose. Don't be embarrassed to have a meeting with the photographer and ask to see numerous images they have taken to get an idea of what they can give you and what you are more than likely going to end up with. It's one thing to have a few of brilliant photos to email out to potential clients, but you should ask to see a range of photos - black and white, color, sepia, panoramic and not just wedding shots (if they have them)... all these things will give you an idea of their "style". An eye for detail is something not everyone is born with, and unfortunately, some photographers get out there with their list of what they need to do on the day, without a sideways glance of what else is going on around them. Some of the most amazing photos are the ones of flowergirls hiking up their skirts to stamp in some mud or grandma's wiping away a tear at the sight of their cherished grandson or daughter getting married. These images can go uncaptured if your photographer doesn't think outside the box.

Make sure you get along with the person who will actually be taking your images! Don't book through a large photographic company only to have someone rock up on the day that you've never seen and clash with. It will spoil your day if you're fuming over them bossing you around like Hitler holding a camera.

If you can, see if you can get your photographs on CD in high resolution - it's something most photographers don't offer - but it's well worth it to get it and it will save you a LOT of money in the long term. All friends will be able to get prints, you can use the photos on Facebook or on your thank-you cards, you can print your own photos on a canvas for your house or have a coffee table book made up to thank the bridal party for their work... but if you don't have the rights to your own photos, this will all be VERY expensive.

Lastly, be relaxed enough to be laid back - if you're uptight on your day, it will show in your photos. :)

Good luck choosing and all the best for your big day!

I run my own wedding photography business in Perth, Western Australia. I have been a photographer for a long time and love capturing weddings, family portraits and newborn babies. As a portraits and wedding photographer I have come to adore interacting with families and capturing their ways together - it's an amazing job that I still am very passionate about.

Check out my website and gallery at http://www.firstmemoriesportraits.com.

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