5 Most Important Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Finding the perfect vendors for your wedding day is the key to making your vision come to life. While social media has given us the gift to reach out to vendors beyond the ones we know from a cousin’s wedding, it has also added to the expectations of brides and grooms. And no matter how tedious, to crack the code to the wedding of your dreams, you will need to put the time and effort into detailed planning. As a part of this process, you will want to interview a few photographers on your radar.

London-based bridal favourite, Gagan of Photography by Gagan shares that this process is equally important for the expert too. “Getting me onboard begins with sitting down and working closely with these amazing couples. This allows me to understand their chemistry and what they are trying to achieve with their wedding photos. Being prepared is crucial to me. I allot plenty of time to research the destination and various venues and spaces beforehand,” he says.

 

 

 

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To make this easy for you, we have curated a list of 5 essential questions so you don’t have to. It covers everything from pre- and post-wedding queries to make sure you get the most gorgeous wedding photos. Read, bookmark and enjoy!


1. Are you available on our date?
First and foremost, since the photographer has already made your shortlist, ask if their calendar can accommodate your event dates. Experienced photographers know that it is very important to only have one wedding booked on the day.


2. Will you have any other team with you?
Make sure to ask if the photographer works individually or arrives with a team. This will help you plan your wedding shots and dedicated the right amount of time. Gagan suggests that “it’s always great to a get at least a good hour in. Some destination venues have a lot of grounds to cover to get beautiful variations. It’s wise to think about the in-between travelling in around the venue too.”


3. Are you comfortable with indoor and outdoor photography?

 

 

 

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The light, background and size of the space affects the frames captured by your photographer too along with your wedding looks. So ask them how they plan to get the best bridal shots at the venue of your choice.


4. Does your standard package include any retouching, editing or colour grading services?
If you want finished, perfect wedding photos, this is one thing you definitely need to ask your photographer. These services, if not included in the package, can end up adding to extra expenses later on.


5. How soon can we have the final images sent to us?

 

 

 

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Want to post your wedding photos on Instagram right away? Make sure to discuss the exact timeline of when you will get the final photos with your photographer to make this happen.


For more information:
Photography By Gagan
www.PhotographyByGagan.co.uk 
Instagram: @PhotographyByGagan