Choosing Your Photographer
Wedding Photography styles have changed considerably over the last few years with weddings being covered in a more relaxed and informal way.
The story of the wedding can be told and presented in stylish book albums which present you with a nice selection of formal and informal photographs, or you may choose the more contemporary style.
Which ever style you decide upon there are a few points to consider before booking your photographer:
1/ Good photographers are usually booked up to 2 years in advance for popular summer dates, so to avoid disappointment make this service one of the first to be booked after you have confirmed you wedding date.
2/ When viewing your photographers work be sure to ask to see group shots from actual weddings and not just the nice shots he may wish to show you. You should be able to judge how competent the photographer is by viewing these sort of photographs.
3/ Be sure your photographer is a full time professional and not a part time amateur. He/She should have some kind of recognition for there work and belong to a recognised photographic association such as the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) or the Master Photographers Association (MPA), these professional bodies ensure that a photographers work is of a very high standard and also have have indemnity insurance.
At the very least the photographer should be able to prove he has many years experience in wedding photography.
4/ Visit wedding fayres, this will give you an opportunity to meet and view different styles of photographer. The Guild of Professional wedding Services (Bath) hold two fayres a year and have a very good selection of all the services you may require.
5/ Decide on the style of wedding photography you require and discuss this with your photographer, for instance you may like the photographs to be informal or you may wish for some more traditional shots, this way you will not be disappointed with the final album.
6/ If possible you should meet with the photographer at least a month before your wedding to discuss the important photographs that have to be captured and to work out the times for visiting the Brides House, Church, Reception.
7/ Finally make sure you ask the photographer if they will be the photographer taking your wedding photographs, if not then ask to see some work of the photographer that you will be supplied with. Many Bride & Grooms have been disappointed when their chosen photographer has sent along an assistant as they are at another wedding.
These are just a few tips to aid you in finding the right photographer for your wedding. The photographers in the Guild of Professional Wedding Services are all very professional in this field and can be found HERE.
The story of the wedding can be told and presented in stylish book albums which present you with a nice selection of formal and informal photographs, or you may choose the more contemporary style.
Which ever style you decide upon there are a few points to consider before booking your photographer:
1/ Good photographers are usually booked up to 2 years in advance for popular summer dates, so to avoid disappointment make this service one of the first to be booked after you have confirmed you wedding date.
2/ When viewing your photographers work be sure to ask to see group shots from actual weddings and not just the nice shots he may wish to show you. You should be able to judge how competent the photographer is by viewing these sort of photographs.
3/ Be sure your photographer is a full time professional and not a part time amateur. He/She should have some kind of recognition for there work and belong to a recognised photographic association such as the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) or the Master Photographers Association (MPA), these professional bodies ensure that a photographers work is of a very high standard and also have have indemnity insurance.
At the very least the photographer should be able to prove he has many years experience in wedding photography.
4/ Visit wedding fayres, this will give you an opportunity to meet and view different styles of photographer. The Guild of Professional wedding Services (Bath) hold two fayres a year and have a very good selection of all the services you may require.
5/ Decide on the style of wedding photography you require and discuss this with your photographer, for instance you may like the photographs to be informal or you may wish for some more traditional shots, this way you will not be disappointed with the final album.
6/ If possible you should meet with the photographer at least a month before your wedding to discuss the important photographs that have to be captured and to work out the times for visiting the Brides House, Church, Reception.
7/ Finally make sure you ask the photographer if they will be the photographer taking your wedding photographs, if not then ask to see some work of the photographer that you will be supplied with. Many Bride & Grooms have been disappointed when their chosen photographer has sent along an assistant as they are at another wedding.
These are just a few tips to aid you in finding the right photographer for your wedding. The photographers in the Guild of Professional Wedding Services are all very professional in this field and can be found HERE.
Tips and advice by Nigel Coless (Nigel Coles Photography)