Welcome back to my blog. This post is concerned with the last 5 of the top 10 questions you should ask any wedding photographer prior to hiring them. I hope these will aid you in making the right hire and getting the most of your wedding day photo. So here are the 5 questions to go with the 5 questions from my previous post.
6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?
You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A professional photographer won’t miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, extra memory cards and batteries.
7. Does the photographer have liability insurance?
Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to know you both are protected. Your reception venue may even ask the photographer to submit a certificate of liability ahead of time.
8. Will there be one photographer or two?
A second shooter increases the probability that no shot will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding. If there will be two photographers, ask to meet them both to get a feel for their personalities and how well they might blend in on your big day.
9. What will happen to the images after your wedding?
Will your images be backed up to a hard drive or the cloud once processed? How long will your photographer keep the images afterward? Will they be kept for a couple of years or dumped immediately? If you have any concerns about losing your photos, knowing what the photographer plans to do with your images after your wedding is important.
10. When will you get your photos?
No, you won’t get your pictures the day after; no photographer can deliver that quickly. It’s a good idea, though, to get a general idea of the timeline ahead of time. You might even be able to agree on getting a couple of images ready for social media use very quickly. But obtaining your photos will likely take several weeks. To help with the wait, some photographers will send you a sneak peak with a few images. Just ask ahead of time!
Well that concludes the 10 questions to ask any wedding photographer prior to hiring them. Not to say these are the only questions to ask, but they should be asked of any photographer you consider hiring. Below is the companion video that discusses the questions in a little more detail. Join me for my next post where we will discuss the number one key to your wedding day photography success.
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May 23, 2020, 6:19:39 AM
Jeffrey May - Thanks for your comment. I'm glad to know that my blog is providing helpful information.
May 21, 2020, 1:35:14 PM
Caroline Paris - I never thought of insurance. Thank you so much For this informative video. And I thought that I had thought of everything.