First off, I highly recommend Duet! We decided not to go with Twelfth Night because we didn't want to worry about professional albums later, but if that wasn't an issue, Twelfth Night would have been a high contender!
This is my worksheet of questions I asked when I went to see photogs. Remember to get everything WRITTEN on your contract for what they answer to these questions.
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NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: ____________
CONTACT PERSON/PHONE: ____________
How many photographers do you have on staff?
Can I see the work of all the photographers? Entire albums too (not best shots)?
Which of these photographers are available for my date? Can we meet them before booking? If not, when can we meet them?
What styles of photography are available? Classic/Photojournalist/etc.
Does it cost extra to go to two locations (i.e., my church and reception hall)?
Can I have two photographers? If yes, how much more for an add’l photog?
How many hours would the coverage be for? How much for extra time?
What happens if my photographer is sick the day of?
What happens if a camera goes down? Backup equipment?
Can we purchase services a la carte? Or only via a package?
Can we have the negatives of all pictures? If so, is cost included or is it additional?
If not, are we required to go through you for reprints? How much are reprints? Is there a minimum for reprints?
How long before my proofs/CD/negatives are available?
Will there be online access to proofs? If so, how long will they remain online?
How many pictures are guaranteed? What are the minimum/maximum numbers?
Is an engagement session included?
What are the costs for photography?
Do you offer videography services? If so, is a videographer available for my date?
What are the costs for videography?
What type of camera does the videographer use?
How many hours will the videographer film?
What happens if videographer gets sick or camera goes down?
What type of video will be produced for me? VHS/DVD?
Will I get the full unedited video as well?
What type of editing is included? Additional editing available? If so, how much?
When will the video be available? Full Version __________ Edited Version _________
How much is the deposit?
Photography $__________
Videography $__________
What is the cancellation policy, just in case? Will we get the deposit back?
How do I feel?? Did we click with the photographers etc?
NOTES: ________________________
