Long after the flowers wilt and the food is forgotten, your photographs are what remain. Choosing the right person for this is worth real time and attention.
First, know your style
Photographers specialise. Naming what you love helps you find the right fit fast.
- Traditional — posed, formal, every relative accounted for
- Candid / photojournalistic — real moments, minimal direction
- Fine-art / cinematic — styled, dramatic, editorial
Look at full galleries, not just highlights
Anyone can post ten perfect frames. Ask to see a complete wedding start to finish — that shows consistency across changing light, chaos and candids.
Meet the actual shooter
At larger studios the person you meet isn't always the person who shoots your day. Confirm who will be there, and try to meet them — chemistry matters when someone follows you for 12 hours.
You're not just booking a camera. You're inviting someone into the most emotional moments of your life.
Get it all in writing
- Exact hours of coverage and number of shooters
- Deliverables: edited image count, albums, and timelines
- Backup plan for illness, gear failure or travel
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