Experience, photography understanding and formal training, congeniality, image, synergy, flexibility, creativity - all boil down to “a good feeling” about what stranger you would feel comfortable spending the most important day of your life with, and trusting him to make sure he or she captures so many moments that without a photo - you would never know they even happened.
How do I sift through so many photographers?
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The one that responded quickly, that showed effort and punctuality. The one that offered a free of obligation photo shoot and returned amazing photos and made you feel comfortable and felt familiar. The one that didn’t push you or intimidate you to “book now or else”. This is an important person for you, go with your gut once you have seen their work, worked with them and you feel comfortable that you will enjoy having them with you on wedding day!
How do I decide which one to hire?
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Absolutely. You do not want a stranger to walk into the room you are getting ready and wonder who they are, risking that you don’t quite care for them. It is important to see yourself in their photography, instead of a bunch of strangers. So yes!
Should I do a trial photo shoot?
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Important Wedding Photography Booking Questions
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Booking questions, photography questions, wedding schedule questions, delivery questions, payment questions - I get it, it’s a lot. Hopefully I answer some of these below, but calling me is usually best.
Good photographers book early. Great photographers book really early.
When should I book my photographer?
Important Wedding Day Photography Questions
That every bride should ask
You should start your day early (part of getting ready). Your bride’s maids and any other helpers should be there early to converse over a cup of coffee and visualize your day. Make a list of important things, ensure everyone is in the right frame of mind (no grouches allowed!) and get everything in place for you to start.
What time should I start getting ready?
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Should I hire a “day-of” wedding planner?
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It is a good idea - but you have options. First of all, your venue coordinator should have a good portion of this role and they should be present and willing. Your photographer is an intricate part of keeping things on schedule, floating ideas for better light and less clutter etc, and then your DJ shoudl have a specific schedule written (photographer approved) for the flow of the entire day.
You DO NOT want to be planning your day or giving directions or doing anything other than making sure you look fabulous. So it also works to ask a good friend (not in the wedding party) who is a good delegator and is organized, that as your wedding gift you would love for him or her to help you keep the day flowing - not bossing people, just making sure everything and everyone is doing as it has been planned.
A wedding planner only works when they are very good - otherwise they are kind of in the way.
When should the groom and his party be ready?
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The groom and his party (groomsmen, father, grandfather, ushers, mom, sisters, brothers) should be ready and at the venue one hour before the ceremony - preferably, two hours. Groom should be dressed and ready 90 minutes before ceremony. Groom must ensure groomsmen arrive at the venue three hours before ceremony.
Are getting ready photos important?
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Yes. They are very, very important. Yes, you do want getting ready photos. Your photographer should arrive 90 minutes to two hours before, depending on the size of your entourage. Make sure this is clearly discussed.
Still have questions?
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