Choosing The Right Wedding Photographer

Organising a wedding takes a lot of time; there are so many things to decide upon the list can seem endless! One of the decisions couples getting married have to make is ‘who will photograph our wedding?’. There are a plethora of wedding photographers out there to choose from and they all vary as much in skill level as price! Everyone has a budget, even Prince William and Kate Middleton will have had a budget, albeit slightly larger than the norm!

One thing is certain, do not under any circumstances ask a family member or a friend ‘who has a big fancy camera!’. Unless this friend or ‘Uncle Bob’ has a serious amount of both kit and expertise it is a recipe for disaster and perhaps even spoil that friendship forever, the results will not be as good as a professional wedding photographer in Scotland.

Therefore, here are some top tips for choosing your wedding photographer.

1. Take Your Time, but don’t leave it too long….

You should avoid being in any kind of hurry or rush when it comes to choosing your wedding photographer. If at all possible try and make your decision a year before you get married, most popular photographers are booked a year in advance.

2. Be Specific While searching on internet, be as specific as possible, about your requirements of wedding photography in Scotland. It is essential to include words like “Edinburgh” (or wherever you are getting married) and “professional wedding photographer” in your search criteria. This will narrow down your search options apart from eliminating all general photographers.

You also need to decide upon th type of images that you like. There are different styles of wedding photography which we have listed below.

Style

Different wedding photographers have different working styles which range from photojournalism, candid, traditional and formal. A good wedding photographer is the one who is comfortable in all styles and can incorporate any of them depending on your wedding day. They should be prepared for all evenutalities, particularly the weather that Scotland can produce on any given day! A good Wedding photographer will also have no qualms in showing you a full wedding and not just their portfolio.

Pricing

As with all wedding related expenses you should decide on your budget as soon as you can. Setting aside 10% of the entire budget to be spent on your wedding, for photography, seems to be a reasonable one.

The wedding photographer should be able to provide you with total package costs with no hidden extras. Your package will usually include all the images taken on the day presented on a USB drive or as a download from your wedding gallery. Your package may also include album depending on your budget and taste. There are always compromises to make with your Wedding budget about how best to spend it; you need to decide which are the most important elements of the day that you want to remember the most. Quality images will be the most lasting memory of your wedding day and should be treasured.

Quality Workmanship

Always ask to see past weddings that your photographer has done. They should have no problem at all providing access to wedding galleries. Also as to speak to past clients for testimonials. Any professional wedding photographer who is experienced and confident in their abilities will have no qualms in providing everything you ask for.

Your photographer is the person whom you will spend the most time with on your wedding day, so it is important that you are comfortable with them and have a rapport. It takes time but you will usually have an idea after your first meeting.

As, your wedding pictures will be a lifelong memories for you, ensure that you hire nothing but the best wedding photographer.