N.Y. Bride... This might be helpful

... saw u had an appt with 12th night tonight.. here is a list of questions I found a while ago when searching the net.


Listed below are questions you should consider asking a photographer before making a final decision.
· How long have you been in business?
· How long have you been photographing weddings?
· Are you a member of any professional organization?
· Can I see the portfolio of the photographer that will shoot my wedding?
· Are the dates I need available?
· What type of deposit is required, and until what date can it be refunded?
· What kind of equipment do you have, and can you shoot in any light available?
· What types of packages are available?
· Is there a standard wedding package?
· Are portraits available?
· How soon after the wedding will the proofs be ready?
· What other services do you provide?
· Who, specifically, will photograph the wedding?
May I speak with him/her?
· Do you do negative retouching?
· How long are the negatives retained?
· Are diffused lighting, soft focus, split framing, multiple exposures, etc. available?
· How long will you stay at the Ceremony/ Reception?
· What album styles are available?
· What sizes of prints are offered?
· Do you offer mini gift albums for reletives?
· What is the cost of additional prints?
· How many photographers will be assigned to my wedding?
· What time will they arrive/ depart?
· How many portraits and how many candids will you shoot?
· Are the proofs included in a package, or can they be purchased?
· How many months advanced notice is required to reserve a photographer?
· What is the approximate cost?
· Are special mountings available, and at what cost?
· How will the photographer and crew be dressed?


Hope this helps!!