Whenever you are considering your Wedding Photography and more importantly your Wedding Photographer, why not ask or even push for an engagement shoot.
There are several benefits of this option . Firstly and possibly most importantly you get to spend some time with the person who will be with you for a considerable part of your wedding day. It is important to feel comfortable with your photographer and be able to speak honestly and frankly with them. Being comfortable with them will only enhance your wedding day images. When he or she turns up on your wedding morning, at least you will feel as if you actually know your photographer.
You will also be able to view images along the way during the shoot. Your photographer will be able to discuss with you different options on specific shot types, and give advice on your stance, head position and what to do with your jazz hands! If you can avoid this being a need on your wedding day, it can only be a good thing. The added bonus is you get to see that your photographer can actually achieve the type of images that you want . . . . Can he use a camera or not!!
During the shoot ask questions and ask the photographer to run you through how they see the wedding day being covered from their perspective. What do they expect to achieve for you, what does your wedding coverage include, the whole day or selected periods? How are they going to cover the various parts of the day, do you need a second shooter and if so is there an additional cost. Are they a full time or weekend photographer – ARE THEY INSURED?
A final benefit will be the option to acquire some of the days images to use as you wish, maybe for wedding invites or wedding day decoration.
Don’t make a mistake and book a photographer from some images on a website and a five minute phone call – they may not even be their own images!
Drive the process, you only get one chance to get your wedding photography right. Be sure in who and what you have booked, and be confident with what will be worked towards on your special day.
If you are interested and would like to discuss an engagement shoot please contact me on the details below.
Andy
Engagement Photography at High Rocks, West Sussex.
Andy@InspiredPhotoImages.Co.Uk.
07808 062064
http://www.inspiredphotoimages.co.uk
Andy Mays - Inspired Images 