The steps to getting the best wedding photographs for your big day

Your wedding day will almost certainly be the most important day in your life to date. There is so much to organise and, of course, so much that could go wrong!

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Much of it will be fleeting – the flowers, the cake, the music – but the photos will be a lasting reminder. Read on to find out how you can ensure these are absolutely perfect.

Research

You will need to start looking around for a photographer well in advance of the big day. Start by looking online and browsing blogs and websites to get an idea about the different styles.

Once you find a few photographers ask to see more examples of their work and chat with them about what you want and how this can be achieved. Look at the composition of the images. Do people look relaxed and happy, or do they appear to be on edge?

Arrange a meeting

A wedding photographer needs to be someone with whom you feel completely at ease. A face-to-face meeting is absolutely imperative to ensure you get on well and are on the same page. This person will be sharing every aspect of your most special day and interacting with your family and friends. You may need to meet a few photographers before you meet ‘the one’!

Compare prices and packages

What is included in the quote? Are there any hidden or additional fees? How many hours of shooting will be included? The average Hampshire wedding photographer will include around eight hours of shooting time, covering all aspects of the day from getting ready to the evening reception.

References and reviews

As with any big purchase, it is important to get references and check reviews. Ask to speak to previous clients to check they were happy with the service they received and whether they got everything they asked for on the day.

Location

Pick a location that suits you and your partner which holds weddings every month and know what they are doing.  They probably hold Windsor Christmas Parties to from sites like https://royaladelaide.com/windsor-christmas-parties/  if you want to go at that festive time of year.
Contract

Professional photographers will usually expect to enter into a contractual agreement with you. This will include everything from the wedding date and time to post-production work and the final product.

Have fun!

Above all, remember to have fun! Once everything has been decided, it will be down to the photographer to worry about getting everything right, not you.