Top Tips

• Make sure you meet the actual photographer(s) who will be shooting your big day; you’ll be spending much of your day together! Sharing a good rapport with them is essential, so that you’re totally relaxed and look fantastic. Some photographers (like us!) offer a complimentary shoot before the wedding ; a great excuse to take lots of fun, informal photos and an invaluable ice-breaker!

• Ensure you view at least one complete wedding by the photographer. It’s easy to take ten good pictures , but what about the other 500 or more? View their online weddings and check for consistently high quality throughout their work.

• Will you have exclusive use of the reception venue or are there other weddings taking place? Are the grounds open to the general public? Busy gardens can restrict your photography.

• Watch out for any ‘hidden’ extras. How many pictures do you actually get? How much are reprints?

• What happens in case of inclement weather?

• What happens in case of technical problems? Is there a second photographer/back-up equipment? Is he/she insured? Is your photographer qualified or a member of a recognised professional body (eg. BIPP, MPA)?

• Is your photographer spontaneous or does he/she work from long-winded lists? Will he/she play ‘the sergeant major’ or contribute to the fun and entertainment?

• You don’t want to spend all day glued to your photographer; leave enough time to mingle with guests and to soak up the real excitement of your big day. Allow three hours from the ceremony time to ‘sit-down’ as a very general guide, but longer is often advisable dependent on number of venues, travelling time etc. We shall be happy to discuss this with you.

• Do your photographers love what they do… or is it just a job?

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