Your wedding photos will be the only lasting reminder of your wedding day when all is said and done. You'll hear this more than once when looking for a photographer, but it's true. There is no "redoing" of wedding photography, so you should get it right the first time. With so much at stake, you might wonder what is really important when looking for a wedding photographer. There are two factors to consider above all else.
1. Do I like your photography?
2. Do I personally like the photographer?
It seems pretty obvious, but often those two factors get lost in the list of other considerations, like the cost of photography and the advice of others. Ultimately, this is a decision for you, because these photographs will become your first family Hochzeitsfotografie.
You have probably had a mental image of your ideal wedding for years and possibly since childhood. This is your chance to make those images come true in your head. Now ask yourself "How do I want my wedding photos to look?" Do you want documentary photos of yourself and your guests having the best time of their lives? Do you want photos of you and your new spouse interacting naturally and romantically? Do you crave those high-impact, cutting-edge artistic poses? Do you want more traditional family portraits that serve as a historical record of your family at this specific place in time? More than likely you want a little bit of everything and most photographers offer a mix of photographic compositions. You just need to find a photographer you love who offers the right combination you are looking for.
Another less obvious factor in wedding photography is the post-processing of your photographs. This includes basic edits like color correction to beauty retouching. You will want to know if your photographer retouches your photos, especially if [God forbid] if you have an outbreak. Will all of your images receive some level of adjustment or will they be left intact off-camera? Many digital photographers also add art treatments to their photographs, such as black and white photo conversions, desaturated vintage color treatments like other art textures. Remember, you'll be looking at these photos with your grandchildren, so try to think outside of what's hot in wedding photography today. Most couples want their wedding photos to be timeless. Think about what timeless photography means to you.
Once you have a better idea of what type of wedding photography you're looking for, it's time to do some research. Don't just do a Google search for "wedding photographer [in your city]" and click on the first three listings. Take a look at some photographer directories like ISPWP, WPJA and Best of Wedding Photography. These professional associations are just an invitation, so you're more likely to find a skilled and skillful photographer here. Once you've narrowed your search down to a handful of photographers that you like, you'll want to look beyond your wedding portfolio. It is important to see more than just the highlights of a photographer's body of work. Be sure to see at least 50-100 photos of a wedding from start to finish. The photographer's photo blog is a good place to see a complete job of each individual event. You can also check their Facebook and Twitter pages to see how they interact with their customers. Look for reviews of past girlfriends and read about your experiences with them. Now that you've done all your research and have a short list of the photographers you are most excited about, it's time to consult with them to see who they are in real life ...
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