What Do Wedding Photographers Charge For?

Even if you're on a modest budget, you can still have some lovely photographic memories of your special day.

And stress is one thing you don't need as a maternity bride!

7 Tips To Help You Choose your Wedding Photographer!

1. Ask for References!!

2. Inspect their portfolio from previous wedding assignments ... ask to see at least one whole wedding from start to finish.

3. How much experience do they have?
   How many weddings have they photographed? A great portrait photographer or commercial photographer may not have wedding experience. How would you feel about being a guinea pig? What discount is that risk worth?

   "Some new wedding photographers charge very little as they work to build up a portfolio ... offering possible big savings for budget conscious brides"

4. Is your wedding photographer familiar with your wedding ceremony and reception location? And where to get the best shots?

5. What post-wedding work will your photographer carry out?
   
   
   • Do you want your pictures developed and assembled into a wedding album?
   • Maybe you just want the negatives and CD?
   • What does your photographer offer?

6. Understand exactly what you have ordered!
   
   
   • Know the quantity and size of prints you will be buying,
   • When and how can you view the proofs,
   • Do you get to keep them?
   • Check the type of proofs provided,
   • When will the finished work be ready?
   • How long will the negatives will be kept in the photographer's filing system (if they're not given to you)?

   Don't forget to find out how your loved ones can view the proofs as they will probably want to order some too!

   
   
   
7. Determine your budget clearly!
   
   If you have no idea what wedding photographers charge locally, consider asking friends / colleagues for some ballpark figures before you meet your photographer ... this could save you a whole lot of embarrassment!

Knowing what wedding photographers charge is important, but price shouldn't be your only deciding factor

Avoid misunderstandings and make sure that your chosen wedding photograper will respect the sacredness of the ceremony and not turn it into a show!

Some photographers disregard this and take flash pictures during the ceremony or walk up and down the aisle just so they can get the best pictures! We've heard of some real horror stories!

More wedding photography resources ...

• Selecting The Right Wedding Photography Poses Before and During The Ceremony
• How To Make Sure You Get The Wedding Photography Poses That YOU Want - After The Ceremony
• Wedding Photography Tips
• Be sure to use a Wedding Photography List to act as a memory jogger for your wedding photographer
  

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