Word of mouth? Online portfolios? Vendor lists from sites like weddingchannel???
I can't tell the difference between photographers and don't know where to start.
Joyous1995
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I found the internet to be useful b/c I only visited the ones where I lived their website. You have to do your research when it comes to photographer b/c it is very BUYERS BEWARE type industry. My gfriend spent $$$ and got pictures that I could have done better. Another lady at work spent money and the photographer skipped town on her and she still doesn't have the proofs and it has been two years since she was married. ask plenty of questions. Actually, I will start a separate thread on what to ask your photographer.
soon2bmrsdunn
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Posted by Joyous1995
I found the internet to be useful b/c I only visited the ones where I lived their website. You have to do your research when it comes to photographer b/c it is very BUYERS BEWARE type industry. My gfriend spent $$$ and got pictures that I could have done better. Another lady at work spent money and the photographer skipped town on her and she still doesn't have the proofs and it has been two years since she was married. ask plenty of questions. Actually, I will start a separate thread on what to ask your photographer.
OMG that's terrible!!!
waterspout4
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After checking out their styles and choosing a few to interview, I really interviewed them. I asked them about specific shots I wanted and how they would do them. (I have been a wedding photographer) Once they answered my questions I knew if they would actually do what I wanted.
The piece of advice I have: Never let them talk you OUT of something you want. They might have other ideas, which could be better (because they are the professional), but they should never say an outright 'no' or 'we don't do it that way'. RUN!
LaTour
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We just booked Momentsbytessieandsandi. They are awesome! Two women who knew exactly what I wanted, photojournalism with the best custom designed albums I've seen.
We saw them at my cousins wedding and she couldn't stop raving over them, and she was right.
Prices are reasonable and a la carte. They worked with us to get what we wanted at a price we could afford. I Love Them already!!! www.momentsbytessieandsandi.com
coxmandi
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Meet with all different kinds of photographers. We met with 5 different companies and loved two of them.
Sometimes the work you see online isn't a really good indication of what you will receive. Ask to see actual albums from real brides and grooms. Websites are just collections of the 'best' and may result in not getting what you want.
I used the knot listings, photographers from here, and did a google search for wedding photographers in my area. I ended up with a great team who doesn't do much advertising because they don't need to. The price is fantastic and so are the pictures.
CaMacho
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Posted by JCam695
I am probably the minority in this but I only went to 1 photographer and booked.
I did a lot of research online and contacted several places by phone/email (some were already booked for my day which narrowed it down).
I didn't have a lot of time to go to a ton of places and I really liked their work/package options and they were willing to work with us, so that was it. Done.
Same with me (we only saw 1) and we are using the same photographer!!
Plus, our photog was recommended by our hall so he shoots weddings there a lot and knows good spots to take pics!
TheBigDay
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i went off their online samples to see if i liked the style.. then met with ones w/in my price range to see who i felt more comfortable with.. i feel like the more comfy you are with the photographer the better your pics will be... ofcourse a few glasses of wine will do that too... for me it was mostly personality and if i felt 'good/personable' with them...
