Wedding Times

When choosing your wedding photographer, there are plenty of things to watch for. Be sure not to get caught in a bad situation by avoiding anyone with the following warning signs.

1. A Sparse Portfolio

You wouldn’t buy a wedding dress without first looking at it and the same theory should hold true with the photography. Any professional photographer worth their salt will have a portfolio they will encourage you to look through.

This will give you a chance to browse through their past work. Once those pictures are taken on your wedding day, there really is no going back, so you want to have some idea of the final product you will be receiving. A photographer with a very sparse portfolio should send alarm bells ringing.

2. A Price Too Good To Be True

Price can be a tricky issue when it comes to wedding photography. The price really can be all over the map as some photographers will only charge a few hundred dollars and some will charge up to ten thousand.

It’s generally true when it comes to wedding photography that the more you pay, the happier you’ll be with the final result. This is only because those that charge on the lower end of the scale are often doing it as a hobby or as part-time work. While many will have experience some may be complete amateurs. Those who charge a little more are often professional and have a firm idea as to how to handle the art of capturing your wedding day.

Another thing watch out for is price flexibility. Photographers will have their own packages and prices. Try to make sure those are not set in stone and that you can play around a little and substitute here and there. Just as no wedding is the same, no couple is the same either and different couples will want different things included in their packages.

3. A Lack of Time

Of course you want every moment of your big day captured. Make sure the photographer will be able to stay on the premises for the entire day. If a photographer has more than one event on the day of your wedding, they may rush through your pictures and not give you their full focus. You need their undivided attention, if they are not willing to give you that then cross them off your list.

4. A Lack of Flexibility

You want them to be flexible with their time, with their price, and also their style of photography. Unfortunately, some photographers may be stuck in their own train of thought. They may not be willing to branch out and try something new. Make sure that they are up-to-date on current trends and are flexible enough to go with new styles.

5. A Conflicting Personality

This is just a simple matter of everyone getting along, which is sometimes not so simple. If you and your photographer seem to have conflicting personalities, it’s time to find someone else. When personality issues are involved, moments spent with a photographer can be grueling and this will be reflected in your photos. A photographer who feels they do not get along with you will not have the same motivation as one you develop a true connection with.