1. Decide how high wedding photography falls on your list of priorities for your wedding day<\/strong><\/h2> ![\"Wedding](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNyUyRk9ha015cnJoMDAxNS0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\")
<\/a>Photo Courtesy of Oak & Myrrh Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> I recently had a friend who opted out of full day photography because of her budget. While that might be unheard of to me as a wedding photographer, I couldn\u2019t help but feel sad for her personally because she was going to realize later down the road how important it was for her to have and to hold those memories to reflect back on. This is such an epic and beautiful day to celebrate with your friends and family all in one place to celebrate you! You are going to want to remember this day forever, and your photographs will help you do that. It\u2019s one of the *few* things from your wedding day to take with you throughout the rest of your life. I may be biased, but I\u2019d say that\u2019s worth making wedding photography a top priority for your wedding day. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDAwIDEwMDAiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMDAiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZXZlbnRzb3VyY2UuY2ElMkZibG9nJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDE3JTJGMDclMkZhaXNsaW5nLTE2LTIuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEwMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMTAwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
Aisling Turtle<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Oak& Myrrh Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
2. Set aside a realistic budget<\/strong><\/h2> After investing a great amount of time and money planning one of the most important days of your life, your wedding photos will be the only physical thing you will get to keep and share after the big day is over. Whether your wedding is big or small, you should set aside enough of a budget to be able to afford an experienced wedding photographer. The value of your wedding photos 10, 15, 20 years down the road will be simply priceless.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4OCA4OCIgd2lkdGg9Ijg4IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijg4IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmV2ZW50c291cmNlLmNhJTJGYmxvZyUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMCUyRjA3JTJGMjAxNy0wNi0wMl8xMjI2LTEtMS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iODgiIGRhdGEtaD0iODgiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
Rudo Vacula<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Toronto Wedding Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
3. Do research on your preferred photographers<\/strong><\/h2> Make a short list of photographers you love and check out their online reviews. Ask to see a full wedding gallery from start to finish. This will show you how the they document the day in its entirety. It\u2019s best to chat on the phone, meet in person or have a Skype meeting to see if your personalities mesh and you\u2019re a good fit for each other. Remember, your photographer is going to be with you the whole day so it\u2019s important that you get along.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA2NDAgNjQwIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY0MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNyUyRmxpbmRzaWVfZ3JleV93ZWRkaW5nX3Bob3RvZ3JhcGhlci0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI2NDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjQwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\")
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Research is important. Some photographers don't capture details and focus more on candid shots, while others prefer more editorial etc, so it's good to know what your photographer is keen to capture throughout the day. Find what you love, make several inquiries to different photographers for price points and start to prep your expected budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5NjAgOTYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNyUyRm1lbGFuaWUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
4. Meet in person<\/strong><\/h2> I love meeting with my clients, whether it\u2019s an in person chat over coffee or a glass of wine, or a video call, either way it\u2019s great to get to know each other outside of emails. Since we are a small boutique studio, as a photographer, I have a connection to my work, I put a lot of love and passion into capturing your day and creating your images, and I think it\u2019s super important to have a great rapport and click (pun totally intended) with your photographer. We will be there for a large portion of your day, so from my perspective, if you don\u2019t like me, if I make you feel awkward, or if you think my sense of humour is a bit odd, then I say find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, and I think the experience will be so much more enjoyable and fun, and the result will be photos that are authentic and true.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA1MDAgNTAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNiUyRjIwMTctMDUtMzFfMTIzMi5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNTAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjUwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
Margaret Diotalevi<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Avenue Photo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From the time you\u2019re getting ready with the bridal party to the moment you\u2019re giving a champagne toast at the reception, your photographer is never more than a few steps away. Since so much of your day is spent with the photographer, it\u2019s important that your personalities mesh. I love getting to know my couples. By the time their wedding day rolls around I will have photographed their engagement session and exchanged multiple messages with them. It feels like two friends getting married. Watching them say I do<\/em> is like reaching the end of a carnival ride: it's a thrilling, joy-filled experience I'm grateful to be a part of. <\/p><\/div><\/div>![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNjAgMjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iMjYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNiUyRjIwMTctMDYtMTVfMTMzNi5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjYwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjI2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
5. Find out how different scenarios are handled<\/strong><\/h2> It\u2019s important to choose a photographer who is experienced enough to handle many kinds of scenarios and can offer advice when challenges arise. How do they handle rainy days, dark venues, or large groups of people? Viewing full wedding galleries allow you to see how they photograph different scenarios. Another good question to ask your photographer is do they have a back up equipment? On the wedding day, I carry two cameras in case something happens to one. After the wedding, I upload all images onto multiple hard drives to ensure they\u2019re protected and saved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
6. Settle on a style<\/strong><\/h2> ![\"Wedding](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNTk4IiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU5OCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNyUyRlRhcmEtTWNNdWxsZW4tUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkwMDIuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjkwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI1OTgiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/a>Photo Courtesy of Tara McMullen Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> Photography is an art form, and just like painters have a certain style, so too do photographers. Have a good look through a photographer\u2019s work to make sure you like how they shoot, what they focus on, and how they edit. If you find yourself asking a photographer, \u2018can you shoot more light and airy (or moody, or edit with more vibrant colours etc.)?\u2019, then it\u2019s probably best that you continue the search until you find a photographer whose style is already in line with what you want for your own photos since that is what they already deliver!<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTcgMjU3IiB3aWR0aD0iMjU3IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1NyIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNSUyRjIwMTctMDUtMzBfMTY0MC5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjU3IiBkYXRhLWg9IjI1NyIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
7. Ask to see full<\/em> wedding albums<\/strong><\/h2> Make sure you can look through several full wedding galleries from any photographer you are considering. A curated website portfolio may not reflect the quality of what they deliver for full weddings. Or, perhaps the quality is amazing but you may wish they shoot a bit differently (e.g. maybe you want to see more candids, or more detail photos or more natural couple portraits etc.). Or maybe you\u2019ll totally LOVE what you see! Seeing the full galleries will show you how they approach shooting full weddings, and you\u2019ll get a good idea of what to expect for your own photos.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Anyone can blog 30 or 40 great images from a wedding, but true talent lies in a photographer\u2019s ability to deliver very strong full day of coverage. Ask to see a few different full wedding galleries, and ask specifically for weddings that are similar to yours in terms of season, venue, or religious elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAzOTcgMzk3IiB3aWR0aD0iMzk3IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM5NyIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNSUyRjIwMTctMDUtMDVfMTQwMC5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMzk3IiBkYXRhLWg9IjM5NyIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\")
Tara McMullen<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Tara McMullen Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> With today\u2019s digital era many photographers are great at capturing a handful of amazing images, but how will the rest of your wedding images look? It is important to understand what to expect from your full wedding collection and really pay attention to see how the photographers capture the \u201ctrue feeling\u201d of the day. Do you notice that the photographer is shooting from a multiple of angles to capture the same moment or do most of the images tend to be straightforward? Do you notice consistent lighting in collection or do the colour tones vary significantly from venues? Do you feel the photographers are fully involved and present at the weddings or do the images look more like snapshots of the day? We feel that these are important questions to ask and answer for yourself when looking at a full wedding collection.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
![\"Photo](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA1NjEgNTYxIiB3aWR0aD0iNTYxIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2MSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYwNyUyRmJhbmdhLTEuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjU2MSIgZGF0YS1oPSI1NjEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
8. Are physical photo albums included?<\/strong><\/h2> Print is not dead! If you\u2019ve spent thousands of dollars on your wedding images, a USB key is not going to preserve those memories for a lifetime. Just as CDs and floppy disks are a memory of the past, so will USB keys. A wedding album is the only way to pass those memories down for generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
9. Discuss the post production process<\/strong><\/h2> Ask your photographer about editing versus retouching. Some photographers include a certain number of retouched images and some only edited. Others will retouch only images ordered for print products such as albums.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ask what\u2019s included in the post production of your images so there are realistic expectations of what you\u2019ll receive. Editing can range from simple colour and density balancing to more extensive treatment such as skin smoothing and tidying up of background distractions. Most photographers deliver the images in high-resolution jpg or jpgmini format but it\u2019s best to ask. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Discussing the post production process is one thing but viewing before and afters from a wedding is what you need to do! Your attention should be put towards how the photographer is able to bring the attention of an image to the most important area of focus by using their editing techniques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
I recently had a friend who opted out of full day photography because of her budget. While that might be unheard of to me as a wedding photographer, I couldn\u2019t help but feel sad for her personally because she was going to realize later down the road how important it was for her to have and to hold those memories to reflect back on. This is such an epic and beautiful day to celebrate with your friends and family all in one place to celebrate you! You are going to want to remember this day forever, and your photographs will help you do that. It\u2019s one of the *few* things from your wedding day to take with you throughout the rest of your life. I may be biased, but I\u2019d say that\u2019s worth making wedding photography a top priority for your wedding day. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
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2. Set aside a realistic budget<\/strong><\/h2> After investing a great amount of time and money planning one of the most important days of your life, your wedding photos will be the only physical thing you will get to keep and share after the big day is over. Whether your wedding is big or small, you should set aside enough of a budget to be able to afford an experienced wedding photographer. The value of your wedding photos 10, 15, 20 years down the road will be simply priceless.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Rudo Vacula<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Toronto Wedding Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
3. Do research on your preferred photographers<\/strong><\/h2> Make a short list of photographers you love and check out their online reviews. Ask to see a full wedding gallery from start to finish. This will show you how the they document the day in its entirety. It\u2019s best to chat on the phone, meet in person or have a Skype meeting to see if your personalities mesh and you\u2019re a good fit for each other. Remember, your photographer is going to be with you the whole day so it\u2019s important that you get along.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Research is important. Some photographers don't capture details and focus more on candid shots, while others prefer more editorial etc, so it's good to know what your photographer is keen to capture throughout the day. Find what you love, make several inquiries to different photographers for price points and start to prep your expected budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
4. Meet in person<\/strong><\/h2> I love meeting with my clients, whether it\u2019s an in person chat over coffee or a glass of wine, or a video call, either way it\u2019s great to get to know each other outside of emails. Since we are a small boutique studio, as a photographer, I have a connection to my work, I put a lot of love and passion into capturing your day and creating your images, and I think it\u2019s super important to have a great rapport and click (pun totally intended) with your photographer. We will be there for a large portion of your day, so from my perspective, if you don\u2019t like me, if I make you feel awkward, or if you think my sense of humour is a bit odd, then I say find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, and I think the experience will be so much more enjoyable and fun, and the result will be photos that are authentic and true.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Margaret Diotalevi<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Avenue Photo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From the time you\u2019re getting ready with the bridal party to the moment you\u2019re giving a champagne toast at the reception, your photographer is never more than a few steps away. Since so much of your day is spent with the photographer, it\u2019s important that your personalities mesh. I love getting to know my couples. By the time their wedding day rolls around I will have photographed their engagement session and exchanged multiple messages with them. It feels like two friends getting married. Watching them say I do<\/em> is like reaching the end of a carnival ride: it's a thrilling, joy-filled experience I'm grateful to be a part of. <\/p><\/div><\/div>Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
5. Find out how different scenarios are handled<\/strong><\/h2> It\u2019s important to choose a photographer who is experienced enough to handle many kinds of scenarios and can offer advice when challenges arise. How do they handle rainy days, dark venues, or large groups of people? Viewing full wedding galleries allow you to see how they photograph different scenarios. Another good question to ask your photographer is do they have a back up equipment? On the wedding day, I carry two cameras in case something happens to one. After the wedding, I upload all images onto multiple hard drives to ensure they\u2019re protected and saved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
6. Settle on a style<\/strong><\/h2> <\/a>Photo Courtesy of Tara McMullen Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> Photography is an art form, and just like painters have a certain style, so too do photographers. Have a good look through a photographer\u2019s work to make sure you like how they shoot, what they focus on, and how they edit. If you find yourself asking a photographer, \u2018can you shoot more light and airy (or moody, or edit with more vibrant colours etc.)?\u2019, then it\u2019s probably best that you continue the search until you find a photographer whose style is already in line with what you want for your own photos since that is what they already deliver!<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
7. Ask to see full<\/em> wedding albums<\/strong><\/h2> Make sure you can look through several full wedding galleries from any photographer you are considering. A curated website portfolio may not reflect the quality of what they deliver for full weddings. Or, perhaps the quality is amazing but you may wish they shoot a bit differently (e.g. maybe you want to see more candids, or more detail photos or more natural couple portraits etc.). Or maybe you\u2019ll totally LOVE what you see! Seeing the full galleries will show you how they approach shooting full weddings, and you\u2019ll get a good idea of what to expect for your own photos.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Anyone can blog 30 or 40 great images from a wedding, but true talent lies in a photographer\u2019s ability to deliver very strong full day of coverage. Ask to see a few different full wedding galleries, and ask specifically for weddings that are similar to yours in terms of season, venue, or religious elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Tara McMullen<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Tara McMullen Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> With today\u2019s digital era many photographers are great at capturing a handful of amazing images, but how will the rest of your wedding images look? It is important to understand what to expect from your full wedding collection and really pay attention to see how the photographers capture the \u201ctrue feeling\u201d of the day. Do you notice that the photographer is shooting from a multiple of angles to capture the same moment or do most of the images tend to be straightforward? Do you notice consistent lighting in collection or do the colour tones vary significantly from venues? Do you feel the photographers are fully involved and present at the weddings or do the images look more like snapshots of the day? We feel that these are important questions to ask and answer for yourself when looking at a full wedding collection.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
8. Are physical photo albums included?<\/strong><\/h2> Print is not dead! If you\u2019ve spent thousands of dollars on your wedding images, a USB key is not going to preserve those memories for a lifetime. Just as CDs and floppy disks are a memory of the past, so will USB keys. A wedding album is the only way to pass those memories down for generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
9. Discuss the post production process<\/strong><\/h2> Ask your photographer about editing versus retouching. Some photographers include a certain number of retouched images and some only edited. Others will retouch only images ordered for print products such as albums.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ask what\u2019s included in the post production of your images so there are realistic expectations of what you\u2019ll receive. Editing can range from simple colour and density balancing to more extensive treatment such as skin smoothing and tidying up of background distractions. Most photographers deliver the images in high-resolution jpg or jpgmini format but it\u2019s best to ask. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Discussing the post production process is one thing but viewing before and afters from a wedding is what you need to do! Your attention should be put towards how the photographer is able to bring the attention of an image to the most important area of focus by using their editing techniques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
After investing a great amount of time and money planning one of the most important days of your life, your wedding photos will be the only physical thing you will get to keep and share after the big day is over. Whether your wedding is big or small, you should set aside enough of a budget to be able to afford an experienced wedding photographer. The value of your wedding photos 10, 15, 20 years down the road will be simply priceless.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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3. Do research on your preferred photographers<\/strong><\/h2> Make a short list of photographers you love and check out their online reviews. Ask to see a full wedding gallery from start to finish. This will show you how the they document the day in its entirety. It\u2019s best to chat on the phone, meet in person or have a Skype meeting to see if your personalities mesh and you\u2019re a good fit for each other. Remember, your photographer is going to be with you the whole day so it\u2019s important that you get along.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Research is important. Some photographers don't capture details and focus more on candid shots, while others prefer more editorial etc, so it's good to know what your photographer is keen to capture throughout the day. Find what you love, make several inquiries to different photographers for price points and start to prep your expected budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
4. Meet in person<\/strong><\/h2> I love meeting with my clients, whether it\u2019s an in person chat over coffee or a glass of wine, or a video call, either way it\u2019s great to get to know each other outside of emails. Since we are a small boutique studio, as a photographer, I have a connection to my work, I put a lot of love and passion into capturing your day and creating your images, and I think it\u2019s super important to have a great rapport and click (pun totally intended) with your photographer. We will be there for a large portion of your day, so from my perspective, if you don\u2019t like me, if I make you feel awkward, or if you think my sense of humour is a bit odd, then I say find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, and I think the experience will be so much more enjoyable and fun, and the result will be photos that are authentic and true.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Margaret Diotalevi<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Avenue Photo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From the time you\u2019re getting ready with the bridal party to the moment you\u2019re giving a champagne toast at the reception, your photographer is never more than a few steps away. Since so much of your day is spent with the photographer, it\u2019s important that your personalities mesh. I love getting to know my couples. By the time their wedding day rolls around I will have photographed their engagement session and exchanged multiple messages with them. It feels like two friends getting married. Watching them say I do<\/em> is like reaching the end of a carnival ride: it's a thrilling, joy-filled experience I'm grateful to be a part of. <\/p><\/div><\/div>Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
5. Find out how different scenarios are handled<\/strong><\/h2> It\u2019s important to choose a photographer who is experienced enough to handle many kinds of scenarios and can offer advice when challenges arise. How do they handle rainy days, dark venues, or large groups of people? Viewing full wedding galleries allow you to see how they photograph different scenarios. Another good question to ask your photographer is do they have a back up equipment? On the wedding day, I carry two cameras in case something happens to one. After the wedding, I upload all images onto multiple hard drives to ensure they\u2019re protected and saved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
6. Settle on a style<\/strong><\/h2> <\/a>Photo Courtesy of Tara McMullen Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> Photography is an art form, and just like painters have a certain style, so too do photographers. Have a good look through a photographer\u2019s work to make sure you like how they shoot, what they focus on, and how they edit. If you find yourself asking a photographer, \u2018can you shoot more light and airy (or moody, or edit with more vibrant colours etc.)?\u2019, then it\u2019s probably best that you continue the search until you find a photographer whose style is already in line with what you want for your own photos since that is what they already deliver!<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
7. Ask to see full<\/em> wedding albums<\/strong><\/h2> Make sure you can look through several full wedding galleries from any photographer you are considering. A curated website portfolio may not reflect the quality of what they deliver for full weddings. Or, perhaps the quality is amazing but you may wish they shoot a bit differently (e.g. maybe you want to see more candids, or more detail photos or more natural couple portraits etc.). Or maybe you\u2019ll totally LOVE what you see! Seeing the full galleries will show you how they approach shooting full weddings, and you\u2019ll get a good idea of what to expect for your own photos.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Anyone can blog 30 or 40 great images from a wedding, but true talent lies in a photographer\u2019s ability to deliver very strong full day of coverage. Ask to see a few different full wedding galleries, and ask specifically for weddings that are similar to yours in terms of season, venue, or religious elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Tara McMullen<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Tara McMullen Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> With today\u2019s digital era many photographers are great at capturing a handful of amazing images, but how will the rest of your wedding images look? It is important to understand what to expect from your full wedding collection and really pay attention to see how the photographers capture the \u201ctrue feeling\u201d of the day. Do you notice that the photographer is shooting from a multiple of angles to capture the same moment or do most of the images tend to be straightforward? Do you notice consistent lighting in collection or do the colour tones vary significantly from venues? Do you feel the photographers are fully involved and present at the weddings or do the images look more like snapshots of the day? We feel that these are important questions to ask and answer for yourself when looking at a full wedding collection.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
8. Are physical photo albums included?<\/strong><\/h2> Print is not dead! If you\u2019ve spent thousands of dollars on your wedding images, a USB key is not going to preserve those memories for a lifetime. Just as CDs and floppy disks are a memory of the past, so will USB keys. A wedding album is the only way to pass those memories down for generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
9. Discuss the post production process<\/strong><\/h2> Ask your photographer about editing versus retouching. Some photographers include a certain number of retouched images and some only edited. Others will retouch only images ordered for print products such as albums.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ask what\u2019s included in the post production of your images so there are realistic expectations of what you\u2019ll receive. Editing can range from simple colour and density balancing to more extensive treatment such as skin smoothing and tidying up of background distractions. Most photographers deliver the images in high-resolution jpg or jpgmini format but it\u2019s best to ask. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Discussing the post production process is one thing but viewing before and afters from a wedding is what you need to do! Your attention should be put towards how the photographer is able to bring the attention of an image to the most important area of focus by using their editing techniques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Make a short list of photographers you love and check out their online reviews. Ask to see a full wedding gallery from start to finish. This will show you how the they document the day in its entirety. It\u2019s best to chat on the phone, meet in person or have a Skype meeting to see if your personalities mesh and you\u2019re a good fit for each other. Remember, your photographer is going to be with you the whole day so it\u2019s important that you get along.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Research is important. Some photographers don't capture details and focus more on candid shots, while others prefer more editorial etc, so it's good to know what your photographer is keen to capture throughout the day. Find what you love, make several inquiries to different photographers for price points and start to prep your expected budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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4. Meet in person<\/strong><\/h2> I love meeting with my clients, whether it\u2019s an in person chat over coffee or a glass of wine, or a video call, either way it\u2019s great to get to know each other outside of emails. Since we are a small boutique studio, as a photographer, I have a connection to my work, I put a lot of love and passion into capturing your day and creating your images, and I think it\u2019s super important to have a great rapport and click (pun totally intended) with your photographer. We will be there for a large portion of your day, so from my perspective, if you don\u2019t like me, if I make you feel awkward, or if you think my sense of humour is a bit odd, then I say find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, and I think the experience will be so much more enjoyable and fun, and the result will be photos that are authentic and true.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Margaret Diotalevi<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Avenue Photo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From the time you\u2019re getting ready with the bridal party to the moment you\u2019re giving a champagne toast at the reception, your photographer is never more than a few steps away. Since so much of your day is spent with the photographer, it\u2019s important that your personalities mesh. I love getting to know my couples. By the time their wedding day rolls around I will have photographed their engagement session and exchanged multiple messages with them. It feels like two friends getting married. Watching them say I do<\/em> is like reaching the end of a carnival ride: it's a thrilling, joy-filled experience I'm grateful to be a part of. <\/p><\/div><\/div>Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
5. Find out how different scenarios are handled<\/strong><\/h2> It\u2019s important to choose a photographer who is experienced enough to handle many kinds of scenarios and can offer advice when challenges arise. How do they handle rainy days, dark venues, or large groups of people? Viewing full wedding galleries allow you to see how they photograph different scenarios. Another good question to ask your photographer is do they have a back up equipment? On the wedding day, I carry two cameras in case something happens to one. After the wedding, I upload all images onto multiple hard drives to ensure they\u2019re protected and saved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Jessilynn Wong<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Jessilynn Wong Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
6. Settle on a style<\/strong><\/h2> <\/a>Photo Courtesy of Tara McMullen Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> Photography is an art form, and just like painters have a certain style, so too do photographers. Have a good look through a photographer\u2019s work to make sure you like how they shoot, what they focus on, and how they edit. If you find yourself asking a photographer, \u2018can you shoot more light and airy (or moody, or edit with more vibrant colours etc.)?\u2019, then it\u2019s probably best that you continue the search until you find a photographer whose style is already in line with what you want for your own photos since that is what they already deliver!<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
7. Ask to see full<\/em> wedding albums<\/strong><\/h2> Make sure you can look through several full wedding galleries from any photographer you are considering. A curated website portfolio may not reflect the quality of what they deliver for full weddings. Or, perhaps the quality is amazing but you may wish they shoot a bit differently (e.g. maybe you want to see more candids, or more detail photos or more natural couple portraits etc.). Or maybe you\u2019ll totally LOVE what you see! Seeing the full galleries will show you how they approach shooting full weddings, and you\u2019ll get a good idea of what to expect for your own photos.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Anastasia Giaouris<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Olive Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Anyone can blog 30 or 40 great images from a wedding, but true talent lies in a photographer\u2019s ability to deliver very strong full day of coverage. Ask to see a few different full wedding galleries, and ask specifically for weddings that are similar to yours in terms of season, venue, or religious elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Tara McMullen<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Tara McMullen Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> With today\u2019s digital era many photographers are great at capturing a handful of amazing images, but how will the rest of your wedding images look? It is important to understand what to expect from your full wedding collection and really pay attention to see how the photographers capture the \u201ctrue feeling\u201d of the day. Do you notice that the photographer is shooting from a multiple of angles to capture the same moment or do most of the images tend to be straightforward? Do you notice consistent lighting in collection or do the colour tones vary significantly from venues? Do you feel the photographers are fully involved and present at the weddings or do the images look more like snapshots of the day? We feel that these are important questions to ask and answer for yourself when looking at a full wedding collection.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
8. Are physical photo albums included?<\/strong><\/h2> Print is not dead! If you\u2019ve spent thousands of dollars on your wedding images, a USB key is not going to preserve those memories for a lifetime. Just as CDs and floppy disks are a memory of the past, so will USB keys. A wedding album is the only way to pass those memories down for generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Gurminder Banga<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Banga Studios<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>
9. Discuss the post production process<\/strong><\/h2> Ask your photographer about editing versus retouching. Some photographers include a certain number of retouched images and some only edited. Others will retouch only images ordered for print products such as albums.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Melanie Rebane<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Melanie Rebane Photography<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ask what\u2019s included in the post production of your images so there are realistic expectations of what you\u2019ll receive. Editing can range from simple colour and density balancing to more extensive treatment such as skin smoothing and tidying up of background distractions. Most photographers deliver the images in high-resolution jpg or jpgmini format but it\u2019s best to ask. <\/p><\/div><\/div>
Lindsie Grey<\/span>Photographer<\/span>Lindsie Grey<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Discussing the post production process is one thing but viewing before and afters from a wedding is what you need to do! Your attention should be put towards how the photographer is able to bring the attention of an image to the most important area of focus by using their editing techniques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
I love meeting with my clients, whether it\u2019s an in person chat over coffee or a glass of wine, or a video call, either way it\u2019s great to get to know each other outside of emails. Since we are a small boutique studio, as a photographer, I have a connection to my work, I put a lot of love and passion into capturing your day and creating your images, and I think it\u2019s super important to have a great rapport and click (pun totally intended) with your photographer. We will be there for a large portion of your day, so from my perspective, if you don\u2019t like me, if I make you feel awkward, or if you think my sense of humour is a bit odd, then I say find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, and I think the experience will be so much more enjoyable and fun, and the result will be photos that are authentic and true.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
From the time you\u2019re getting ready with the bridal party to the moment you\u2019re giving a champagne toast at the reception, your photographer is never more than a few steps away. Since so much of your day is spent with the photographer, it\u2019s important that your personalities mesh. I love getting to know my couples. By the time their wedding day rolls around I will have photographed their engagement session and exchanged multiple messages with them. It feels like two friends getting married. Watching them say I do<\/em> is like reaching the end of a carnival ride: it's a thrilling, joy-filled experience I'm grateful to be a part of. <\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/p> It\u2019s important to choose a photographer who is experienced enough to handle many kinds of scenarios and can offer advice when challenges arise. How do they handle rainy days, dark venues, or large groups of people? Viewing full wedding galleries allow you to see how they photograph different scenarios. Another good question to ask your photographer is do they have a back up equipment? On the wedding day, I carry two cameras in case something happens to one. After the wedding, I upload all images onto multiple hard drives to ensure they\u2019re protected and saved.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/p> Photography is an art form, and just like painters have a certain style, so too do photographers. Have a good look through a photographer\u2019s work to make sure you like how they shoot, what they focus on, and how they edit. If you find yourself asking a photographer, \u2018can you shoot more light and airy (or moody, or edit with more vibrant colours etc.)?\u2019, then it\u2019s probably best that you continue the search until you find a photographer whose style is already in line with what you want for your own photos since that is what they already deliver!<\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/p> Make sure you can look through several full wedding galleries from any photographer you are considering. A curated website portfolio may not reflect the quality of what they deliver for full weddings. Or, perhaps the quality is amazing but you may wish they shoot a bit differently (e.g. maybe you want to see more candids, or more detail photos or more natural couple portraits etc.). Or maybe you\u2019ll totally LOVE what you see! Seeing the full galleries will show you how they approach shooting full weddings, and you\u2019ll get a good idea of what to expect for your own photos.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Anyone can blog 30 or 40 great images from a wedding, but true talent lies in a photographer\u2019s ability to deliver very strong full day of coverage. Ask to see a few different full wedding galleries, and ask specifically for weddings that are similar to yours in terms of season, venue, or religious elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div> With today\u2019s digital era many photographers are great at capturing a handful of amazing images, but how will the rest of your wedding images look? It is important to understand what to expect from your full wedding collection and really pay attention to see how the photographers capture the \u201ctrue feeling\u201d of the day. Do you notice that the photographer is shooting from a multiple of angles to capture the same moment or do most of the images tend to be straightforward? Do you notice consistent lighting in collection or do the colour tones vary significantly from venues? Do you feel the photographers are fully involved and present at the weddings or do the images look more like snapshots of the day? We feel that these are important questions to ask and answer for yourself when looking at a full wedding collection.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/p> Print is not dead! If you\u2019ve spent thousands of dollars on your wedding images, a USB key is not going to preserve those memories for a lifetime. Just as CDs and floppy disks are a memory of the past, so will USB keys. A wedding album is the only way to pass those memories down for generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/p> Ask your photographer about editing versus retouching. Some photographers include a certain number of retouched images and some only edited. Others will retouch only images ordered for print products such as albums.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Ask what\u2019s included in the post production of your images so there are realistic expectations of what you\u2019ll receive. Editing can range from simple colour and density balancing to more extensive treatment such as skin smoothing and tidying up of background distractions. Most photographers deliver the images in high-resolution jpg or jpgmini format but it\u2019s best to ask. <\/p><\/div><\/div> Discussing the post production process is one thing but viewing before and afters from a wedding is what you need to do! Your attention should be put towards how the photographer is able to bring the attention of an image to the most important area of focus by using their editing techniques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>5. Find out how different scenarios are handled<\/strong><\/h2>
6. Settle on a style<\/strong><\/h2>
<\/a>Photo Courtesy of Tara McMullen Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p>
7. Ask to see full<\/em> wedding albums<\/strong><\/h2>
8. Are physical photo albums included?<\/strong><\/h2>
9. Discuss the post production process<\/strong><\/h2>