One of the most important wedding planning tasks is to find a photograph to document your special day. Of course, not any photographer will do. You wouldn’t want to look back at your wedding day with not-so-perfect pictures. You need to take your time in finding a photography service that checks all the boxes for you.

Here are some tips to find a good wedding photographer:

Decide what you want –
Before you can begin your search for the perfect wedding photographer, you need to know what kind of pictures you want to capture on your big day.
Traditional wedding photography involves posed pictures for all your wedding occasions with your friends and family.

Documentary wedding photography style is taking spontaneous shots of everyone involved in the wedding. It is about capturing moments as they occur. But take note that only very talented and creative photographers can truly capture spontaneity in pictures.
Some wedding photographers also deal in aerial pictures where shots are taken from a height. If your wedding venue involves scenic spots, you can opt for aerial pictures also. Some photographers also do edgy or artistic portraits where they infuse their own vision into the pictures. You can also decide to mix different styles for your wedding pictures. Depending on your preference, you can begin your research about wedding photography services accordingly.

Do your initial research –
Almost all wedding vendors now have websites or a social media presence. Browse through several online resources to find a few professionals whose work you like. Another way to find a wedding photographer is through recommendations from your friends and family. If you liked the pictures of a colleague’s wedding, you have a potential photographer ready to interview.
Call or email the photographers on the top of your list to see who are available on your wedding date. Inquire about their charges and what is included in the fee. If you like the rates and the work of a wedding photographer then you can set up an in-person meeting to finalize the details.

Ask the right questions –
During your in-person meeting, you have to ask the right questions so that there are no surprises on your wedding day or after when you are handed the bill for additional services. Weddings can run longer than the scheduled time or even start late due to any reason. So, remember to ask all potential photographers about their additional charges for extra hours. Also, ask about the number of extra photographers who will be present at the venue. If you have a big venue and hundreds of guests, one wedding photographer won’t be able to capture all the moments.
Inquire about their delivery time for the pictures so that you know when exactly you can expect them. Busy photographers may need more time to deliver your prints and you may not like the waiting time. Another important thing to know well in advance is about the right to your pictures. You need to discuss what kind of control does the photographer has over your pictures. If you don’t wish photos from your wedding available as sample work on a photographer’s website, you need to discuss the option and pricing for the same beforehand. If you want high-resolution images or extra prints, inquire about these costs before you hire a wedding photographer.

With these simple considerations, you can find the right wedding photographer to capture moments from one of the happiest occasions in your life.