Choosing your wedding photographer

We have listed a number of criteria you might want to look at when choosing your wedding photographer.
We will tell you our conclusion right now... If you are getting married in Sydney, choose us at 
http://www.photoprofessionals.com.au/

Experience - Make sure that the photographer you are choosing is a professional and not just a part time amateur ?
Style - There is no right or wrong here, it's a matter of taste. You'll know once he/she shows you a few samples...
Personality - Be certain that your personalities match.
Dress Code - Tell your photographer the dress code at your wedding.
Price - With few exceptions, you get what you pay for. But you knew that already, didn't you.
Contract - Make sure your contract is to your satisfaction and keep amending it until you are happy.
Deposits and payments? Most of the time deposits are non refundable. Confirm this with your photographer.

Consider asking the following from your photographer:

• Have you photographed any other weddings at my location?
• Will you be working with an assistant?
• Do you carry backup equipment and flash? (If not, look elsewhere).
• What time will you be arriving and leaving?
• How long will it take to receive proofs?
• Who owns the proofs?
• Do you use tele-photo and wide-angle lenses?
• How much processing / photoshopping do you use on original images?
• Do you make prints in-house or do you contract them out?

The number of questions you can ask are endless, but it's best to trust your instincts. You will probably know if a wedding photographer is for you after the first minute you talk to him/her...

Speak soon,
Joe