Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Long after the flowers wilt and the cake is gone, your photographs are what remain. Choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make — so go beyond the highlight reel and ask the right questions.

Style & experience

• Can I see two or three full weddings, start to finish — not just the best ten shots?
• Have you shot at my venue, or a similar one, before?
• How would you describe your style — traditional, candid, editorial?
• Will the photographer I meet be the one who actually shoots my wedding?

Packages & deliverables

• How many hours of coverage are included, and is the homecoming covered separately?
• How many edited images will I receive, and in what format?
• Do you offer albums, prints, drone or video as add-ons?
• What is the turnaround time for the final gallery?

The practical safeguards

• Do you bring backup equipment and a second shooter?
• How do you back up images on the day and afterwards?
• What happens if you fall ill — do you have a replacement network?
• Who owns the images, and may I share them online?
• What deposit secures the date, and when is the balance due?

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