Whether you want a photojournalist or a more traditional photographer, there are key questions you need to ask before signing on the dotted line. Get answers to the most important questions before selecting a wedding photographer for your big day by following this detailed list.
1. What is the photographer's style -- traditional, photojournalistic, etc.?
2. Does the photographer shoot in mostly color, black and white, or both?
3. Does he or she shoot digitally or with film?
4. How many rolls does he or she expect to shoot?
5. Will he or she have an assistant at the wedding? Will the assistant shoot, too? Can I meet him or her?
6. Can I give the photographer a list of shots that I want?
7. Am I meeting with the person who will be taking photos at my wedding? If not, can I meet with the photographer assigned to my wedding?
8. How long has the photographer been shooting weddings?
9. Is my wedding the only one he or she will be shooting that day?
10. What type of equipment will he or she be using? Will the lighting be intrusive?
11. How long will it take to get my proofs?
12. Will the photographer mark my proofs?
13. Can I keep the negatives or can I buy them?
14. What is the photographer's rate?
15. What time will the photographer arrive and how long will he or she stay?
16. Is there an overtime fee?
17. What will the photographer and assistant wear?
18. Is my wedding album included in the fee? Are parents' albums included?
19. How many photos are included in an album, and what layout will be used?
20. Can I look at a complete wedding album the photographer has shot?
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