Going to Photographer

Jennifer2184 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 02:18 PM

Going to Photographer

I have 2 appointments today with some photographers. Are there any questions to ask besides the typical ones that I might not think of?

FutureCap Posted: Nov 25, 2009 02:38 PM

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ask if you get the rights to your pics!!!!
how many photog's?
how many pics in album?
parent albums?

who are you meeting with?

MrsDR2010 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 02:40 PM

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I want to know this for my FSIL too.

Jennifer2184 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 02:43 PM

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Posted by FutureCap

ask if you get the rights to your pics!!!!
how many photog's?
how many pics in album?
parent albums?

who are you meeting with?

I'm meeting with ADA studio today and then Patken. I want to meet with Thomas Paul and a couple of others next week.

Bride2011 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 08:01 PM

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Ask if you get an engagement shoot, and how your proofs will look (will they have a big 'proof' written in the middle, or just look like regular photos), and when they come back with a price, ask if they could go even lower,,I know Patken did

Bee12 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 08:11 PM

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Posted by princessSDG

I want to know this for my FSIL too.

she is lucky to have you

dianeb888 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 08:14 PM

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also how many hours before you go in to overtime.

Bee12 Posted: Nov 25, 2009 08:20 PM

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# 1 and # 2 you should know since you narrowed down the styles of photographer you have chosen..but #3 -18 are very helpful questions..

1. What is the photographer's style -- traditional, photojournalistic, etc.?
2. Does the photographer shoot in mostly color, black and white, or both?

3. Will he or she have an assistant at the wedding? Will the assistant shoot, too? Can I meet him or her?
4. Can I give the photographer a list of shots that I want?
5. Am I meeting with the person who will be taking photos at my wedding? If not, can I meet with the photographer assigned to my wedding?
6. How long has the photographer been shooting weddings?
7. Is my wedding the only one he or she will be shooting that day?
8. What type of equipment will he or she be using? Will the lighting be intrusive?
9. How long will it take to get my proofs?
10. Will the photographer mark my proofs?
11. Can I keep the negatives or can I buy them?
12. What is the photographer's rate?
13. What time will the photographer arrive and how long will he or she stay?
14. Is there an overtime fee?
15. What will the photographer and assistant wear?
16. Is my wedding album included in the fee? Are parents' albums included?
17. How many photos are included in an album, and what layout will be used?
18. Can I look at a complete wedding album the photographer has shot?