telling you my qualifications. We would love to talk with your about your photography needs for
your special day.
1) Establish your budget for wedding photography. That being said bear in mind that price should
NOT be the only reason for hiring a photographer. The old adage you get what you pay for is usually true.
"Your limo is here. You said get the cheapest one I could get." (photo shared by Laugh It Out)
2) Make sure your photographer is a professional. This is a once in a lifetime event and you do not
want to trust your images to a "weekend warrior". I encourage you to hire a photographer that is
active with the local, state, and national professional organizations. I am a Nationally Certified
Professional Photographer. Less than 3% of professional photographers have earned this
certification. I belong to all professional organizations and sit on the board of directors for the
Jacksonville Professional Photographers Group.
3) Determine what style of photography you like. The different styles include:
Traditional- This includes a more formal style of photographey. Images are posed (i.e. the
family and bridal party alter images, formal bride and groom images, cake cutting, etc)
Photojournalistic- This is more of a "reporter style" of photography. The photographer captures
moments as they happen.
Most brides like a combination of both styles. If this is your preference make sure that the
photographer knows how to comfortably pose you for the formal images.
4) Make an appointment to meet with the photographer at their place of business. Notice their work they have on display. Make sure that the images are properly exposed. One quick way to tell is if there are details in the whites and the darks. The bridal gown should not be a "hot glowing" and the darks should not be so black that there are no highlights. You want to make sure that the beading, lace, and other details are shown in your images.
5) Ask to see a complete wedding album from a single wedding. You want to see the photographer's work for an entire event, not just a few of their best images. Again check to make sure that the images are properly exposed, do you like the style, are the images creative to name a few things.
6) Ask how many weddings they photograph a day. We only accept one wedding per day. Weddings
tend to run behind and I do not want to cut one wedding short or be late to the next one. That is not fair to anyone involved!
7) Ask if they carry back-up equipment. I carry duplicates of every piece of equipment that I use.
If a camera or lens fails you will not even know. The replacement is there and we can continue
without interruption.
8) Last but certainly not least.... Make sure you like your photographer. They are the vendor you will be interacting with the most on your wedding day. If there a personality clashes that is not good for anyone.
I hope you find these tips helpful. We would love to speak with you. Call us 904-704-7071 to schedule an appoinment.
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