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Top wedding photographer Jack Ladenburg has some top tips on how to go about choosing the perfect one for you:
Choosing a wedding photographer can be a daunting process so make sure that you take your time to find one who is right for you. There are many different styles out there, so ask yourself whether you want reportage photography or stylised coverage with lots of portraits.
1) Meet and Greet
Meet potential photographers before booking. Make sure you click with them and they understand what you’re after. Make sure you get on – they will be there at the most intimate moments of your wedding. It’s important the photographer is experienced and can deal with highly-charged emotions with ease and charm.
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2) Choose Style Over Substance
Photography is the only thing left after a wedding so choose quality over quantity. Don’t be fooled by how many photos and free stuff they offer, look for a photographer with a timeless style – gimmicky, stylised photography can date very quickly.
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3) See the Whole Package
Ask to see a few weddings from start to finish. Anyone can put together a portfolio of greatest hits but consistent style and quality throughout their work is important. Anyone can take one good image, but it takes real skill to capture the magic of a wedding beginning to end.
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4) You Get What You Pay For
Photography is definitely not something to scrimp on. These will be the only tangible memories of your wedding for the rest of your lives. As a guide, a photographer should be around 1/10th of your wedding budget.
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5) Early Bird Catches the Worm
Good photographers get booked up as much as 18 months in advance. Start thinking about photographers as soon as you have a date and a venue.
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6) Do the Maths
Carefully break down the prices the photographer gives you. Check what’s included in your package. It can be a shock to discover that a DVD of the images can cost hundreds of pounds.
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And finally, the best wedding photographers will treat your day as a special event rather than just another job. Their endeavor will be to perfectly capture the magic of your wedding day forever.
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Author Bio:
Jack Ladenburg is a professional photographer specialising in weddings across the UK and worldwide. His priority is understanding his clients’ needs and reflecting the story of their wedding in a reportage style, using only natural light. He captures the fleeting moments that make up a magical day – blending unobtrusively into the background, observing enchanting instants that could otherwise be missed in the flurry.
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