What To Think About When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF YOUR DREAMS… WHAT SHOULD YOU REALLY BE LOOKING FOR?

Of course, fitting within your budget is important, but there’s so much more to look for when hiring a photographer than just how much they cost. Emotional investment is just as important as your monetary investment. 

What to think about:

DO THEIR VALUES ALIGN WITH YOURS?

You will be spending A LOT of time with the photographer you choose, and being vulnerable with them! For example, If you value strong connections and want to feel understood by the people you’re surrounded by, chances are you won’t get along with a photographer that doesn’t make an effort to get to know you + your partner or build a bond with you. 

HOW WILL THEY MAKE YOU FEEL, NOT ONLY IN FRONT OF THEIR LENS, BUT ALSO DURING THE TIME LEADING UP TO THAT?

You need to feel like you can trust the photographer you’re investing in. Being vulnerable and expressing your love unconditionally to your partner in front of their camera can be intimidating—but having a photographer that you feel a connection with and that you can trust will make it that much easier. Ask yourself; does this photographer communicate clearly and in a timely manner, and do they have some sort of guide to answer all the questions you have? Not only that, but when it’s time to be in front of their lens, if they have built this trust with you beforehand, this will help you feel even MORE confident during your session or wedding—not to mention you’ll feel this way when they’re hyping you up while they’re photographing you!

DO YOU LIKE THEIR EDITING STYLE?

A big part of a photographer’s brand is how they edit their photographs. An editing style is a photographer’s identity. Whether you’re drawn to light & airy, golden & joyful, or dark & moody styles, make sure the photographer you hire edits that way. Because, tbh, most photographers won’t edit out of their style even if it’s requested! 

All in all, finding the right photographer is almost like finding true love. When you find, “the one,” you just know. It all comes down to if you can trust them and if you vibe with their personality!

I hope when you’re looking for a photographer for your dream day, you consider these points! I promise—you won’t regret it!