Important Questions You should Ask Your Wedding Photographer
Wedding day can be stressful sometimes.
But when you've got 100% your team to organize your big day you will enjoy every moment without any doubts.
Photographer is definitely one of the most important vendor on your wedding. In this little article I'd like to help you with creating question list you should ask your photographer
Once you've finally found the one who will capture your big day, it's important to have a candid conversation about what you're looking for and what to expect. Don't be shy and ask as many questions as you have. Share all your fears or expectations, all details about your day.
Here are few questions you should ask your wedding photographer before you book them!
Availability
Is my wedding date available?
If you requesting the quote from wedding agency- ask to meet the photographer who will be on-site?
How many other weddings will you photograph that weekend?
Will you have any assistants with you on our wedding day?
Background Check
How long have you been shooting weddings?
Сan we see the full galleries of a few of your recent weddings?
Do you often shoot weddings that have a similar size and style to the one we are planning?
Have you ever shot a wedding at our ceremony and reception venues? If not, do you plan to check the venues out in advance?
Have you ever worked with our planner? Videographer? Florist? DJ?
Pricing and Packages
What is included in your standard package? What add-ons do the more expensive packages include?
Can I customize a package to fit my needs?
Do you include engagement photos in your packages? What about pre-wedding events like rehearsal dinners?
How many hours are included in each package? How much do extra hours cost?
Can we add the Videographer to your team? Do you have someone you used to work with
Do you offer retouching, color adjustment, or other corrective services? Are those included or an additional charge?
Do you charge a travel fee? For what distance? What does that cover?
Prints and Albums
Can we order prints or albums directly from you?
What type of album do you offer? Do you provide assistance selecting images and designing the album?
Are albums or prints included in your packages? How many pages or prints are included, and what is the turnaround time?
How long after the wedding will we receive the images? How will they be delivered?
Will we have the rights to the images?
Will we receive the negatives and/or high resolution digital images? Is there a fee for that?
Will the images be accessible online? For how long?
Logistics
When will we receive the contract?
How much of a deposit do you require? When is it due?
Do you accept payments in installations?
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
What is the backup plan if you are unable to shoot my wedding for an unexpected reason?
Can we request a list of specific shots we would like?
Will you be posting about our wedding on your website and social media? Will you be submitting our photos to magazines or blogs?
