How can you entrust your memories to a professional wedding photographer? Is it safe to do so? How do you know that the photographer will live up to the deal?

It's all-important you engage a skillful, professional wedding photographer for your big day if you desire fantastic wedding pictures. Wedding photographs will last a lot longer than the flowers, food and drink. You will be able to relive your wedding day every time you view your photos. You need a photographer who understands what you require and can be relied upon to capture every narrow of your special day. The correct wedding photographer can make you feel like a star!

When you engage a professional photographer, look for the following:

Important points to consider:

Photographer’s level of experience and references - check the photographer’s background and ask for references. Meet with the referees personally in order to look at the photographer’s work as well as ask them if they were happy with the outcome of the work. Personally, I wouldn’t hire a photographer who hesitates to give references.

Photographic style - do the images appeal to you? Do you like the photographer’s style?

Personality - are the photographer’s ideas the same as yours? Can you communicate with him/her easily? Does he/she understand what you want regarding the style of photography?

Packages - ask about each package presented to you and the cost. If you’re not comfortable with the packages, can the photographer make one to satisfy your needs?

Accomplished work - ask how long it will take to finish your album, your bridal portrait and all the photos taken during the wedding.

Price - can you afford this photographer? Take the time to ask all that you need to know and make sure you understand all services and photos included in the cost.

Payments and deposits - if you cancel, can you get a refund? If the photographer, in any circumstance, does not show up, what happens? Can a partner take his place? Make sure you clear all of this with the photographer as well as discussing all your concerns. If the photographer’s answer doesn’t satisfy you, look elsewhere.

Contract - check and read it carefully before signing. If there’s anything that you don’t understand, ask for clarification or ask the photographer to leave you the contract overnight so you can study it. Make sure the contract includes everything you agreed on.

Remember that your wedding photographs will remind you of your special day and can last forever. Once you have chosen the right photographer, enjoy being the center of attention on your big day. That doesn’t mean you have to act like Bridezilla, but you can certainly enjoy feeling like a star on your wedding day.

 

Wedding Photographer Western Cape

Advocc Video & Dvd Productions, 56 Park Av, Mitchells Plain, (021 3715847)

Cape Prestige Foto CC, 16 Tierberg Rd, Avondale, Cape Town (021 9304884)

Cedric Petersen Photographer, 6 La Rochelle Clse, La Rochelle, Bellville (082 7991501)

Gavin Withers Photography CC, 15 Southampton Rd, The Heath, Heathfield (021 7157533)

Photo Anzel, Cape Town Central (021 9757421)