Finding the right photographer can definitely feel like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be so stressful! Here's a post about finding a photographer that is exactly what you are looking for: HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOU

Final Thoughts

YES. PLEASE.

Your website tells couples what you say you do.

Your reviews tell them what it was actually like to have you there.

Look for couples talking about:
• How they felt around their photographer
• How the unexpected was handled
• How comfortable the photographer made the couples feel
• Whether the photographer was helpful throughout the day
• And, of course, whether or not the couple loved their photos

Happy clients can tell you more than a photographer's sales page ever will.

(Shameless plug - be sure to scroll to the end of this page to see a few of our own client reviews ;)

EVEN BETTER: 
"Can I read reviews from your past couples?"

You’ll learn a whole lot more by actually seeing how they photograph an entire wedding, including the photographers style, what type of images they will deliver, and how well they record the essence of the day.

Viewing a few complete wedding galleries will definitely give you a good idea of what to expect from this photographer.

INSTEAD, ASK: 
“Can I see a full wedding gallery?”

More photos ≠ better photos.

You don't need 4,000 nearly identical images of your first dance.

The best photographers will capture the best moments and give you the BEST shots of the day. If you trust them, they will deliver!

DON’T #3
"How many photos will we get?"

Venue familiarity is nice.

Experience is better.

A seasoned wedding photographer knows how to walk into a new venue and quickly figure out:
Where the best light is.
Where to put you for portraits.
How to handle a timeline running behind.
What to do when it rains.

And how to make beautiful images almost anywhere.

INSTEAD, ASK: 
"How long have you been photographing weddings?"

It's nice if they have.

But it's definitely not a requirement.

A photographer who has been doing this for years has probably learned how to work in all kinds of places, lighting conditions, weather, and situations.

DON’T #2
"Have you photographed at our venue before?"

THIS is a much better question.

Do they have:
• A backup camera body
• Extra lenses
• Multiple spare batteries
• Backup memory cards
• Ideally, dual-card camera bodies that record your photos to two cards at once

You don't need to know which camera they use.
You DO need to know they're prepared if it decides to have a bad day.

INSTEAD, ASK: 
"What happens if your equipment fails?"

Canon? Nikon? Sony?

Honestly... it doesn't really matter.

A great photographer can make great images with any of them.

It's the person behind the camera—not the logo on it—that matters.

DON’T #1
"What brand of camera do you use?"

Because some of those "questions to ask your photographer" lists on wedding websites? They're not exactly giving you the most useful advice.

Here are a few suggestions for you to take to your photographer interview that are MUCH better than what The Knot suggested!

(and 3 You DEFINITELY should!)

3 things you DON'T need to ask your potential wedding photographer