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With there being so many photographers out there, it\u2019s hard to find the right person, one that stands out from the crowd. Photography is a crucial element to your wedding day, as this is what forms the main part of your memories. Those images stay with you and often get passed on through the generations.<\/p>\n

As a couple, our biggest regret was not investing in the right photographer, as we were on a tight budget and timescale. We just got a friend to do it and this was our biggest regret. Yes, our friend took some nice pictures, which we are truly thankful for. But it isn\u2019t the same as having someone who has the experience of photographing countless weddings. Unfortunately, we don\u2019t even have one image of just the two of us, we didn\u2019t have a couple shoot at all on our wedding day. It is now why we live for photographing other people\u2019s days with our photography business S2 Images<\/a>, to give them what we didn\u2019t have and more.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve put together a list of questions to ask your wedding photographer and what to look out for, to assist with ensuring that you are hiring the right person \/ people for you.<\/p>\n

But first, here are some top tips:<\/p>\n

Research<\/h2>\n

One of the most important things we would say is to find a style that you like. A person whose images excite you, where you can imagine yourself in those photographs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to see a full gallery of images, to know what to expect. Portfolios are full of the best images. Seeing a full gallery, what clients receive back, is important to get an understanding as to what the photographers work will be like throughout the whole day.<\/p>\n

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Two’s Not A Crowd<\/h2>\n

We personally, as a husband and wife team, feel it\u2019s important to have 2 photographers. This gives you the chance to have both sides of the morning preparation covered, without compromise. You also have crucial moments photographed from 2 different viewpoints. A moment is less likely to be missed and often it feels less intrusive, as you don\u2019t have one photographer having to run around. The two photographers tend to be strategically positioned. It allows the day to feel a lot more relaxed.<\/p>\n

Not every photographer comes with a second photographer as standard. Some are main shooters, who hire a second shooter. We would recommend asking the photographer to see the seconds work, who will be at your wedding. This is so you know what their work is like and it should give you a general feel of how they will work on your day.<\/p>\n

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10 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer<\/h2>\n

There are quite a lot of blogs that will give you an excessive copy and paste list of questions, which range from boring to unnecessary. Please know, every photographer actually loathes this. Most of us are putting our hearts and souls into our business, so a personal approach goes a lot further.<\/p>\n

Most photographers simply want to get to know you, as much as you would want to get to know them. Share as much detail with them about you and your day, what you are particularly excited about, what actually makes your day personal to you. If we form a good relationship with you, it only allows us to get better photographs.<\/p>\n

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    Are you available?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Photographers are often booked straight after couples have booked the venue. It\u2019s important to check their availability as soon as you have set a date. The last thing a photographer wants to do is tell you they are unavailable when you\u2019ve formed a good bond already. It\u2019s the first thing that needs to be asked.<\/p>\n

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      Do you have any full wedding galleries that we can view?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      As explained earlier, it\u2019s important to see a full gallery, to understand how a photographer tells a full story of a wedding day.<\/p>\n

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        Please can we see a pricing brochure?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Find out if the photographer charges by day rate or per hour.<\/p>\n

        Many photographers have a maximum amount of hours that they shoot in their day package, they then may add on an hourly rate beyond this. Many photographers only take on bookings for full days, as they want to dedicate a day to each couple. This is also so that they can tell a full story of your day. Some may take on shorter days or charge per hour. It\u2019s important to know what you\u2019d prefer and find a photographer to suit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t