So good you can taste em’
Brides and grooms often ask me, "How can you ensure my wedding photographs will be as good as the photos on your site?" The simple truth is...I can't. No photographer can or should make such a promise. At the end of the day, every wedding is unique and each experience brings its own set of difficulties and accomplishments. I can promise that developing a positive relationship with your wedding photographer is vital to the outcome of your wedding photos. Most of us feel awkward having our picture taken and let’s face it; you don't want to discover you hired the wrong photographer on the day of your wedding.
Your wedding photos should exude the joy, love and emotion of your wedding day. They should have a flavor so good… you can taste em! At the end of the day, the album and prints are not nearly as important as the quality of the photographs. Remember, photography is an art form and art is about inspiration and innovation. This requires practice, patience, discipline and skill. Every moment you invest building a relationship with your photographer, is a new opportunity to inspire and energize the creative process.
How does it feel? Meeting with your photographer before hand, collaborating with them and returning emails and phone calls are all great ways for you to gauge the photographer you’ve considered… or hired. Does the photographer’s work stand out? What makes it special? Is he/she funny? Do they make you feel relaxed? Are they confident about their skills? These are all traits that great photographers offer their clients before, during and after the wedding. These skills are priceless when it comes to selecting a photographer. More importantly, this time will help you establish the commitment that both you and your photographer are making to each other.
The best time to discuss your personal concerns is sometime during the first conversations and emails. Are you Camera shy or eager to make the best of your wedding experience? Photographers have different ways of helping clients cope with camera shyness and add value to their wedding. Scheduling an engagement photography session before your wedding for example, is a great way to bond with your photographer and each other before the “I do” moment. Hiring a wedding photographer is a long-term investment, and building a relationship with your photographer is the best way to ensure you’ll get those emotional, creative and timeless heirloom photographs that you desire.
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