Worried About Wedding Photography? This Will Help
We all know someone who has had a less than magical (or downright bad) experience with their wedding pictures. Whether ruined by a novice photographer or uncomfortable professional, the missing moments simply cannot be remade.
If you feel anxious about your wedding photos, we are here to help.
Use your engagement photos as a trial run for your wedding photographer.
An engagement session gives you the opportunity to see your photographer in action.
How did they make you feel in front of the camera?
Did you enjoy the experience?
How did the photographs turn out?
After your session is edited and delivered, you’ll know exactly what kind of service you’ll be receiving on your wedding day.
You could hire a wedding photographer for engagement photos and use the results to decide if you’ll hire them for your big day. However, photographers’ schedules for the years ahead fill up quickly. By the time you receive your engagement photos, the photographer may have already booked your wedding date.
Many photographers include an engagement session in their wedding packages. But, they typically require a non-refundable retainer to book (because they have to turn other couples away once they book your date). What if the photos don’t turn out well? What if you and your photographer just “don’t mesh”? If you don’t like how the engagement session goes and you want to cancel, you’re out your deposit. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a contract with them for the most amazing day of your life! Talk to your photographer about this scenario and see what they have to say.
Here’s what you need to know:
If you’re anxious about your wedding photography,
the fear will be gone when you find the right photographer.
From the first time you speak, communication should be easy. The right photographer will connect with you quickly and put your mind at ease. If you don’t trust them before you decide to hire them, they probably aren’t the right fit for you.
You should feel 100% confident in your wedding photographer.
If you aren’t vibing with your photographer during your first few interactions, talk to some more. You have so much else to worry about for your wedding. Photography shouldn’t be one. There are many talented photographers out there who truly care about you and making your wedding amazing. Hiring one is honestly an opportunity to make a lifelong friend.
By getting comfortable with your photographer before the wedding, you’ll just what service you’ll receive on your wedding day and beyond. You’ll save a lifetime of regret by having amazing photos and a new friend!
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