You may want to give some thought about how you see your photographic coverage. Do you want someone who will show up and follow you while you prepare for the upcoming ceremony? Do you want more than one professional on site to make sure that every single second of the action is recorded? Keep in mind that if there are more people involved or if they are working with you for a larger part of the day, this will also mean that your bill will be higher.
Starting your search for a photographer as early as possible can often help you save money. Service providers and professionals will often book up as much as a year in advance especially if you are getting married in the summer. This is generally the wedding "high season". You may be able to choose a photographer that fits your style and your budget more easily if you plan your event well in advance.
Speaking with a photographer about the different options and packages can help you get a feel for how to save money. For example, if you find out that the price increases depending on the number of locations where pictures will be taken, you can always arrange to have most of the images captured in the same spot. You may also want to determine how long picture sessions will last. Deciding what images are most important to you is a good idea. You may want to make sure that a professional captures the ceremony and gets some group shots but you may be able to forgo other shots such as the cake cutting.
You should find out if you will be presented with a printed album or if you will only be getting digital files. If you are only getting digital files, ask the person taking the pictures where they recommend you have them printed. Don't forget to factor in the price of printing them yourself when you consider what the overall cost for pictures will be.
Some brides are lucky enough to have friends or family members who are professional photographers. If you know someone like that you may want to find out if they are able to photograph your ceremony or reception. Keep in mind that they may not want to do so but it is always worth asking them.
In the past, cameras may not have been the best quality but this is changing. Candid photographs that have been taken by guests can also help fill in the gaps when it comes to memorializing your special day. You may want to use candid photographs to record events such as the cake cutting, first dances and any other events that take place at the reception.
Taking some time to think about how you want your big day recorded can end up saving you time, money and heartache when everything is said and done. Just remember that when you are talking to different photography companies that you look at examples of their work so that you are sure you find someone who meets your needs.
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