With one of the most common engagement regrets not hiring a professional to capture the proposal, getting things right the second time around is certain to be on your mind if you didn’t get a great shot of the moment that started it all. That’s where your wedding photographer comes in.
Whether hosting your wedding in autumn or counting down to a peak season wedding date during summer, your photographer should capture the big (and little) moments of your special day. This includes the moments you miss or don’t deem significant at the time but love to look back on in years to come.
Having a professional who not only has the talent and skills to take a great photo but can edit naturally and to perfection is another must as WeddingWire details:
“A big part of a photographer’s job actually comes after the wedding itself. During post-production, a photographer will subtly edit your images so that they still look natural, but just, well, better. For example, there’s a gorgeous photo of you—except you have a tiny smudge of lipstick on your cheek from your Aunt Betty’s smooch. An experienced photographer can easily remove the mark so the image is frame-worthy.”
Professional wedding photography is a non-negotiable for so many reasons. But, where do you even begin when picking the expert who’s up to the task?
Know exactly what you want
How your wedding album is captured is pretty important. You’re certain to have your own preferences regarding the wedding photography styles that you like best. Before you shop around for your perfect wedding photographer, dig deeper into your wants and needs. With clarity will come confidence in your selection.
In addition to determining which style best suits your personal taste, you should also be clear on your vision for your wider wedding day. Your chosen photographer will want to hear all about it to ensure they deliver a photographic style that complements you and your special day.
Shortlist and interview your favourites
Treat finding a photographer like any other recruitment process by shortlisting suitable candidates and arranging interviews. By interviewing your favourites, you can find out everything you need to know as well as see if they’re a great fit for the style of photography you are looking to achieve, your requirements and your budget.
Take a good look at their portfolios
They say a picture paints a thousand words, so be sure to team that interview with a good, hard look at their portfolios. A photographer’s portfolio will give you an insight into their photographic style and the finish you can expect. Asking to see a full wedding album, rather than just a highlight reel, is also a great idea. It’s at this stage that you should read independent reviews too.
Trust our trusted suppliers
Here at Clearwell Castle, we take the hard work out of finding wedding suppliers you can trust to support you on and in the run-up to your big day.
Our trusted suppliers are the best of the best. All our recommended suppliers, including our photographers, have worked with our couples before and received rave reviews in the process. They also know Clearwell Castle pretty well, which is the key to capturing your big day to perfection.
You can view details of all our trusted suppliers, including our recommended wedding photographers, right here.
