What Style are you looking for?

The wedding industry is saturated with fantastic photographers from across the United States! The first step that I highly encourage you and your fiancé to take when looking for a wedding photographer is to find a style of photography you like. Some styles include light and airy, dark and moody, documentary, and traditional/classic. You can narrow down your choices once you choose one of those styles.

type it into the web!

Depending on where you live will depend on how many options you have! However, if you are looking for a photographer and don't know where to look, type it into Google! If you use Google, you will have access to photographers near you. Facebook has this feature as well. I am a social media user, and Instagram is my all-time favorite! I recommend looking at people's social media pages, but I strongly recommend not to inquire through any social media platform. 

Review the website!

The information you seek, like pricing, galleries, about the photographer, etc., is on the websites! Take the time to thoroughly look through a wedding photographer's website. Look through more than one and compare and contrast! Not reviewing the website is a huge misstep; don't skip out on this! 

Review the Portfolio!

On my website, I give you free access to galleries of weddings I have shot because I want you to see my work up close, honestly! If a photographer doesn't provide you with access to a full gallery on the website, but you are interested, reach out and request a full gallery! 

*The three images below give you access to the galleries of two weddings that I have done and a styled shoot that I did. Please click on the photos to gain access to the galleries. 

Request a consultation call

If you want to work with a photographer, send an inquiry and schedule a consultation call with them! I require this for anyone who is considering working with me. As the client, this allows you to consider whether this photographer provides what you need. The Bride and Groom should be present for this meeting, and together, you two need to decide whether or not you are moving forward with this photographer.

Ask good questions during this meeting. Don't walk into the meeting ignorantly; walk into the meeting on the same page! 

Ask Good Questions:

Like I said before, not asking good questions can often lead to bad experiences, so here are some great questions to ask your wedding photographer on your consultation call.

1. Ask them how many weddings you have shot.
2. What mistakes have you made in the past, and what have you done to prevent that from happening again?
3. Why should we trust you as our photographer?
4. Ask them if this is their main job or a side gig.
5. Have they shot weddings at the venue you have booked?
6. How do they handle different lighting situations?
7. What does their backup process look like regarding their photos?
8. Do they have insurance?
9. What do you value the most in your life?
10. Why do you like photography?
11. Why are you a wedding photographer?

Be on the same page

After your consultation call, please be on the same page as a couple. After my consultation calls, I will either email you that I would love for you to consider me as your wedding photographer, or I will write you an email saying I think I am not the best choice! You two also need to decide whether or not the photographer works for both of you! 

optional:

This tip is optional and unnecessary, but it's clever. Sometimes, couples decide to book a couple's portrait session with a photographer to see if they like their style; this can be a good option for some people. This option allows you to meet them in person, work alongside them, and see them in action. If you LOVE working with them, go ahead, but if you don't, at least you know!