How to choose a wedding photographer

How to choose a Cambridge wedding photographer

At Angle Photographic we believe that wedding photography is the communication of the emotion of your day with images. This is only possible if you can trust and feel comfortable with your photographer.

At your initial meeting you need to know that you like the photographers work or style of wedding photography, that you can feel comfortable with him and that you trust the photographer to deliver what he has promised.

There are certain things to consider when looking at a photographers work. First is how is it presented. If you are going to receive a wedding album, are the pictures presented in that album. If the answer is no, then what he is showing you is not a fair representation of what you can expect to receive.

Secondly, does the album contain one wedding from start to finish or is he only showing you a selection of the best pictures that he has taken. Showing one wedding will give you a much better idea of what you will receive and it will show you the type of coverage that you can expect to fit into the album. For example in an album of one print per page can you expect it to hold the pictures of you getting ready and the pictures during the service as well as the group portraits that you had in mind and some candid coverage of the speeches and the reception. If the answer is yes then this could be the package for you. If the answer is no then you need to look at some other package albums that hold more prints.

Another consideration is does the photographer speak to you about the pictures explaining why he took them when he is showing you the album. If he does then it is another way of him displaying his experience and proof that he can deliver what he says.

Finally, there is the photographers’ style. Does he offer a candid modern style of wedding photography that gives a good impression of the day but do not necessarily have everyone looking directly at the camera or does he offer a more formal traditional style of wedding photography with a lot of posed portraits taken with a flash. If he offers both styles of wedding photography does he explain how these styles will differ in terms of your photographic experience on your wedding day and with the final presentation of your pictures in an album. His explanation will show both his experience and ability as a photographer. It will also show his consideration for your wishes of how you would like to remember your wedding day. It is important to remember that this is your choise so it is worth noting if the photographer tells you what he can do for you or if he asks you what type of coverage you are looking for. Does he suggest different aspects of the day that you might want photographed and most importantly does he listen to what you are looking for. If he is receptive to your wishes then you can be confident that you will receive the wedding pictures that you hope for.

The combination of looking at the photographers work and discussing the details and timings for your wedding day should give you an impression of the photographer. You will know if this is someone you can trust and work with. If you like your photographer and can have a laugh with him then the chances are that you will enjoy your wedding day. This will enable the photographer to communicate your joy and emotion with pictures and to deliver the pictures he promised.