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HTML <html> <head> <title>3 easy steps to choose the right wedding photographer</title> </head> <body> <h1>3 easy steps to choose the right wedding photographer</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_91126.html">Jamie</a></div><div class="body">If you can get recommendations from friends that's a great starting point for choosing your wedding photographer, read on though as there's a few things to think about before coming to a decision!<br /> <br /> <br /> # Start with a long list and meet at least two or three photographers<br /> <br /> Probably the most important thing to know is who will be taking your pictures, talk to as many wedding photographers in your area as possible. Basing your decision on a few carefully selected photographs on some website is not going to give you confidence in their ability or tell you how they deal with the pressures of a hectic wedding day.<br /> <br /> Chat with at least 5 wedding photographers on the phone, make notes and review each photographer just after the phone call.<br /> <br /> <br /> # Meeting your photographer in person<br /> <br /> Once you have talked to as many photographers as possible make shortlist of the ones you'd like to meet with. Many times your first impression will tell you more than looking through a lot of pictures in a gallery. In some respects "a meeting is worth a 1000 pictures". <br /> <br /> Some photographers will leave you with a brochure to flick through; they want your business and are prepared to spend time and money with you to secure it. As important as a finished image may be, notice how they present themselves, was meeting them fun, did you feel relaxed?<br /> <br /> <br /> # Can I See That in Writing?<br /> <br /> No matter how well intentioned or trustworthy a photographer appears to be you must have a written contract. If you've chosen well there's unlikely to be issues but it's always a good idea to have any agreement in black and white. Contracts remove any misunderstanding and both parties know where they stand and what to expect.<br /> <br /> An experienced wedding photographer will let you know verbally as well as in the contract what part you will need to play on the day. Perhaps you will agree to assign a family member to help find guests for the group shots for instance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Wedding photography done well is a joy, photographs are the one thing you will have to spark memories of your day and choosing the right wedding photographer *for you* will make looking through your wedding album even more special.<br /> <br /> <br /> Jamie Clifford is a student studying social photography at the Bournemouth College of Arts and works part time assisting well known Dorset Wedding photographic studio http://www.murakamiportraits.com whom he would like to thank.</div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_107786_41.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_107786_41.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorOccupation"><strong>Occupation:</strong> Photographer</div> <div class="authorBio">Jamie works as a photographic assistant for a respected Dorset Wedding Photography Studio as well as going to Bournemouth College for the arts.</div> <div class="authorUrl"><a href="http://www.murakamiportraits.com" target="_blank">http://www.murakamiportraits.com</a></div></author> </body> </html>
Text 3 easy steps to choose the right wedding photographer Author: Jamie If you can get recommendations from friends that's a great starting point for choosing your wedding photographer, read on though as there's a few things to think about before coming to a decision! # Start with a long list and meet at least two or three photographers Probably the most important thing to know is who will be taking your pictures, talk to as many wedding photographers in your area as possible. Basing your decision on a few carefully selected photographs on some website is not going to give you confidence in their ability or tell you how they deal with the pressures of a hectic wedding day. Chat with at least 5 wedding photographers on the phone, make notes and review each photographer just after the phone call. # Meeting your photographer in person Once you have talked to as many photographers as possible make shortlist of the ones you'd like to meet with. Many times your first impression will tell you more than looking through a lot of pictures in a gallery. In some respects "a meeting is worth a 1000 pictures". Some photographers will leave you with a brochure to flick through; they want your business and are prepared to spend time and money with you to secure it. As important as a finished image may be, notice how they present themselves, was meeting them fun, did you feel relaxed? # Can I See That in Writing? No matter how well intentioned or trustworthy a photographer appears to be you must have a written contract. If you've chosen well there's unlikely to be issues but it's always a good idea to have any agreement in black and white. Contracts remove any misunderstanding and both parties know where they stand and what to expect. An experienced wedding photographer will let you know verbally as well as in the contract what part you will need to play on the day. Perhaps you will agree to assign a family member to help find guests for the group shots for instance. Wedding photography done well is a joy, photographs are the one thing you will have to spark memories of your day and choosing the right wedding photographer *for you* will make looking through your wedding album even more special. Jamie Clifford is a student studying social photography at the Bournemouth College of Arts and works part time assisting well known Dorset Wedding photographic studio http://www.murakamiportraits.com whom he would like to thank. Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_107786_41.html About the Author: Jamie works as a photographic assistant for a respected Dorset Wedding Photography Studio as well as going to Bournemouth College for the arts. http://www.murakamiportraits.com
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