It starts with a boy and a girl coincidentally getting to know each other…

Two years down the line, next thing you know you are blissfully engaged and planning your special wedding day J  You might ask me how to choose the right wedding photographer.  Truth is that it’s different for every couple getting married.  My advice would be to have a look at a few photographer’s portfolios and meet up with your favourites. 

It’s important to take note of “how the photographer makes you feel”.  Do you feel right at home and at ease?  Did the photographer manage to comfortably start up a conversation which just grew from strength to strength?  Secondly you need to ask to view their  wedding portfolios, how many brides do you see? If there are only a few chances are good that they haven’t photographed many weddings.  Which in turn might mean that they don’t have enough experience to handle any situation which comes their way.  You can even go as far as asking them for a few references (previous brides and grooms) you could phone and chat to.

Lastly, never be hesitant to voice your opinions and queries.

Hope this gives you some insight on how to better “interview” your wedding photographer to ensure that they are the right one for you!

Riani Labuschagne & Yolandi Jacobsz

Wedding photography