How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer

Finding the perfect wedding photographer can be a daunting task, but it's an essential part of creating beautiful memories of your special day. Here are three tips to help you find the right wedding photographer for wedding day:

Researching Photographers

Start by researching wedding photographers in your area. Look at their portfolios to see if their style matches what you're looking for. Read reviews and ask for recommendations from friends and family who have recently gotten married. Photographers are often at bridal shows and leaving business cards at many businesses you visit as well.

Don’t forget that social media like Facebook and Instagram can be wonderful search tools to find photographers near you as well. Search up some key words like “Wedding photographer” followed by your area and you will find photos created by many talented photographers, some that may not even show up in google!

You can also speak with your venue. Some venues have a preferred vender list. This is a list of many different kinds of venders that have done a lot of work at the venue such as bakers, DJs, caterers and yes, even photographers.

Look at Their Portfolios

Take the time to look at the portfolios of potential wedding photographers. That’s the only way to know how your images may turn out. Look for consistency in their work and look to see how they capture the story of the day. Look to see if they capture the emotions of the day how you would want them to. Make sure their style matches what you would like your photos to look like.

Look at their social media accounts. Some photographers share certain images on Instagram, but not their website. Some photographers have a YouTube channel where they show you behind the scenes footage of how they capture the day.

All of these things are very important to review to help you make your decision.

Meet With Photographers

Set up a meeting with your potential wedding photographer to get to know them better. Ask them about their experience, their style of photography, and how they approach shooting a wedding. Make sure you feel comfortable with them, as they will be capturing intimate, and once in a lifetime moments on your special day. Ask them to show you an example of a full wedding day, most photographers will feel more than happy to share their work with you.

It is always good to get a feel for their personality. They are usually the ones who you will go to throughout the day for guidance, or for those moments you weren’t prepared for. Knowing if you get along with them will make things easier for you on the day if anything goes wrong. Make sure they are someone you would enjoy having around.