Comments on: The RMW Genius Guide to… choosing a Wedding Photographer http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Sarah Totham Photography http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-50624 Sarah Totham Photography Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:28:55 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-50624 I just wanted to say that not all photographers charge a fortune and some (like myself) will do all they can to accommodate the happy couples budget..If they have limited funds and want to use me, I will tell them what I can do for their budget..I also do not push my couples to purchase their albums straight away..Weddings are an expensive business and if my couples have to save for the album they really want then I am happy to wait for them..(within reason of course). I completely agree that you should find a vibe between yourselves and the photographer, I always try to meet my couples a few times, (although this is not always possible). It enables everyone to be more comfortable with each other, which means the couple are completely relaxed on the big day..not only do you get fabulous photographs but I always feel I have made new friends.. I love my job, what's not to love..when you are a die hard romantic, like myself, it is the perfect job.. I just wanted to say that not all photographers charge a fortune and some (like myself) will do all they can to accommodate the happy couples budget..If they have limited funds and want to use me, I will tell them what I can do for their budget..I also do not push my couples to purchase their albums straight away..Weddings are an expensive business and if my couples have to save for the album they really want then I am happy to wait for them..(within reason of course).
I completely agree that you should find a vibe between yourselves and the photographer, I always try to meet my couples a few times, (although this is not always possible). It enables everyone to be more comfortable with each other, which means the couple are completely relaxed on the big day..not only do you get fabulous photographs but I always feel I have made new friends..
I love my job, what’s not to love..when you are a die hard romantic, like myself, it is the perfect job..

]]> By: Wedding Dress, Wedding Dress Shopping | Rock My Wedding http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-40012 Wedding Dress, Wedding Dress Shopping | Rock My Wedding Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:42:16 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-40012 [...] series’. A little while ago we published a couple of how to articles… ‘How to Choose a Wedding Photographer‘ and ‘Rock My Wedding Genius guide to Wedding Planning‘. Between us, Charlotte [...] [...] series’. A little while ago we published a couple of how to articles… ‘How to Choose a Wedding Photographer‘ and ‘Rock My Wedding Genius guide to Wedding Planning‘. Between us, Charlotte [...]

]]> By: Lisa-Marie http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-37926 Lisa-Marie Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:37:09 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-37926 Great article - loving this site soooo much. Such beautiful inspiring photographs!! xxx <3 Great article – loving this site soooo much. Such beautiful inspiring photographs!! xxx <3

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-26467 Rebecca Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:17:36 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-26467 Just re read this again as I'm having real jitters about photography! More articles about this 'serious sh:t' would be great! Just re read this again as I’m having real jitters about photography!

More articles about this ‘serious sh:t’ would be great!

]]> By: Adele - Weddings Unpackaged http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-20299 Adele - Weddings Unpackaged Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:30:57 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-20299 Hi, I'd just like to offer up a suggestion to those who are on a tight budget. My hubby and I were trying to save a mortgage deposit while paying for our wedding, and couldn't justify £2k on our photography (our whole budget was £7k). I think what we did was as good a compromise as possible. We found a photographer we loved who offered flexible packages starting at just 2 hours photography and booked him for our ceremony and an hour or so afterwards so we guaranteed some stunning shots without being floored by the cost of his time for the whole day. We also had plenty of budding photographers among our guests, who came toting SLR's and got some really lovely shots to go alongside the professional ones. His price included the images on DVD with full rights and we've spent many a happy evening arranging them in a photobook on photobox.co.uk, which for 70 odd pages, cost us around £40. It may not be the highest quality printing, but they do look great and we have images to have reproduced professionally in the future if we want to. If budget is tight, I think it's worth finding a photographer you love and asking them what they can do for your budget. If you don't ask, you'll never know and it's better to have a few amazing pics than lots of averagey ones. Hi, I’d just like to offer up a suggestion to those who are on a tight budget. My hubby and I were trying to save a mortgage deposit while paying for our wedding, and couldn’t justify £2k on our photography (our whole budget was £7k). I think what we did was as good a compromise as possible.

We found a photographer we loved who offered flexible packages starting at just 2 hours photography and booked him for our ceremony and an hour or so afterwards so we guaranteed some stunning shots without being floored by the cost of his time for the whole day.

We also had plenty of budding photographers among our guests, who came toting SLR’s and got some really lovely shots to go alongside the professional ones. His price included the images on DVD with full rights and we’ve spent many a happy evening arranging them in a photobook on photobox.co.uk, which for 70 odd pages, cost us around £40.

It may not be the highest quality printing, but they do look great and we have images to have reproduced professionally in the future if we want to.

If budget is tight, I think it’s worth finding a photographer you love and asking them what they can do for your budget. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know and it’s better to have a few amazing pics than lots of averagey ones.

]]> By: Fiona Campbell http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-9549 Fiona Campbell Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:48:36 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-9549 This is a great article about photography. I'd add one more thing to the list. Does your wedding photographer love weddings? Looking at their pictures, does it look as if they were 'there' emotionally? We've all seen the grumpy photographer ordering people around who is just there to get a bit of bread and butter so that he can go back to shooting gallery work. Remember playing the photographer is a role at a wedding too, and make sure you choose someone who will be enthusiastic about it. This is a great article about photography. I’d add one more thing to the list. Does your wedding photographer love weddings? Looking at their pictures, does it look as if they were ‘there’ emotionally? We’ve all seen the grumpy photographer ordering people around who is just there to get a bit of bread and butter so that he can go back to shooting gallery work. Remember playing the photographer is a role at a wedding too, and make sure you choose someone who will be enthusiastic about it.

]]> By: How much is too much for a photographer? - Bride & Beyond Forum http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-8669 How much is too much for a photographer? - Bride & Beyond Forum Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:20:38 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-8669 [...] might help you http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-t...-photographer/ Its such a personal thing - there is no right or wrong amount to spend on it [...] [...] might help you http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-t…-photographer/ Its such a personal thing – there is no right or wrong amount to spend on it [...]

]]> By: Sam Obeid http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-8299 Sam Obeid Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:06:44 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-8299 As a wedding photographer and someone who has "shopped" for a wedding photographer here in Toronto I can break it down to 3 things that were important. First and foremost start with the "photography" you must love the photography because that is what your will have to remember you day with. Second is if you "mesh" with your photographer. Your photos will be affected if you don;t get along with your photographer. Third, well the cost of course. As a wedding photographer and someone who has “shopped” for a wedding photographer here in Toronto I can break it down to 3 things that were important. First and foremost start with the “photography” you must love the photography because that is what your will have to remember you day with. Second is if you “mesh” with your photographer. Your photos will be affected if you don;t get along with your photographer. Third, well the cost of course.

]]> By: Emily Porter http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-7898 Emily Porter Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:42:57 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-7898 Always ask to see a FULL set of proofs from at least 1 wedding (preferably one of the photographer's most recent) before booking with a photographer. I've heard so many horror stories about people who loved the photographer's portfolio, but then they ended up with a subpar set of proofs. Look at all of their work. Ask to talk to other brides. It's not just about the price, personality, and photographic style. I always send people links to my proofing galleries so they can see lots of photos, not just the best of the best on my blog/website! Always ask to see a FULL set of proofs from at least 1 wedding (preferably one of the photographer’s most recent) before booking with a photographer. I’ve heard so many horror stories about people who loved the photographer’s portfolio, but then they ended up with a subpar set of proofs. Look at all of their work. Ask to talk to other brides. It’s not just about the price, personality, and photographic style. I always send people links to my proofing galleries so they can see lots of photos, not just the best of the best on my blog/website!

]]> By: Teresa http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-wedding-photographer/#comment-7600 Teresa Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:58:24 +0000 http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/?p=13292#comment-7600 Thankyou for your brilliant advice. It's great to hear from the other side of the lens. Teresa x Thankyou for your brilliant advice. It’s great to hear from the other side of the lens.

Teresa x

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