Before you select your photographer, make sure you look through the photographer’s wedding albums.  Some photographers do not like to take staged or posed photos and would rather capture the artistic style.  If you would rather have more candid shots, you may want to look at photographers with a news or journalistic background. 

Talk to your photographer and make sure that you have similar tastes and visions as to what you want from your photographer and memories from your Big Day.  Remember, the only thing that you will have to look back on is your photos, so make sure you are comfortable with your photographer and confident in their ability to capture the memories you want.

Ask your photographer if you can keep the proofs/negatives from the pictures that he takes.

As with all of your vendors, make sure you get everything in writing and find out what the refund clauses are.  Also, it is a good idea to pay with your credit card just in case you have any issues the credit card company can help you. 

Find out if your photographer will be doing any other weddings that day.  Most photographers only book one wedding per day as they need to allow ample travel time, time to set up their equipment, and be able to give you their undivided attention by taking pictures of the entire day and evening.  You don’t want a photographer that is rushed and who keeps checking their watch. 

Find out how soon after the wedding you can view your proofs.

Pick your favorite wedding shot and send it as a thank you card or even send it with your Holiday Wishes. 

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